A bunch of Dallas night shots

[RyanMTaylor]

I didn't go into the heart of Dallas so I didn't get any huge city shots but here are a few that I was able to take on my off time. I was in the city on business so I didn't have a great deal of time to myself.

This one is my favorite. 2am and a little tipsy(walking around after a few bars with a friend). Looks like some kind of faux Stonehenge to me.
1) Tv:20s, Av:5.6, ISO:200, Focal Length:50mm, WB:4k Exposure Compensation(post): +1

2)Tv:10s, Av:8, ISO:100, Focal Length:18mm, WB:4k Exposure Compensation(post): none

3)Tv:10s, Av:8, ISO:100, Focal Length:18mm, WB:4k Exposure Compensation(post): none

4)Tv:5s, Av:10, ISO:100, Focal Length:55mm, WB:3200k Exposure Compensation(post): none

5) OOF for sure. I'm gonna start bringing my flashlight so I can see my focus more clearly. Any other ideas on how to focus at night when it's hard to see?
Tv:13s, Av:5, ISO:100, Focal Length:41mm, WB:4000k Exposure Compensation(post): +.9

6) some more experiments with a halogen flashlight.
Tv:25s, Av:7.1, ISO:100, Focal Length:18mm, WB:4000k Exposure Compensation(post): +.9

lemme know what you guys like or hate or think in general. : )

 

[DRoberts]

Home sweet home. You should get to West End Market Place for some good urban shots if you go back.

 

[RyanMTaylor]

Duely noted. I think I may end up going back within the next month or so. Have to check that out. : )

 

[kwik]

Sweet shots I like them

 

[RyanMTaylor]

Thanks! Anyone have any pointers on how I could improve with them next time? Composition is where I struggle most of the time.

 

[DRoberts]

What equipment are you using?

 

[Azriel]

The second one and the last one are real nice. I like how the water looks in shot 2.

 

[RyanMTaylor]

Canon Rebel XS, 18-55 IS kit lens, shutter release and a tripod.

 

[RyanMTaylor]

The second one and the last one are real nice. I like how the water looks in shot 2.

Thanks a lot. I like the water too.

 

[DRoberts]

I would recommend a good flash (off camera if you can) And experiment with your manual settings.

 

[RyanMTaylor]

I'm getting a speedlite next week. Definitely plan to test that out. Also all of these shots were taken in Manual. Would you recommend any particular "tests" or experiments to get familiarized quickly?

 

[kwik]

what f settings and ISO settings etc etc....did you use?

 

[RyanMTaylor]

Lemme take a look at the raws...

I've edited the first post with the specs next to them.

 

[DRoberts]

Fast lens and high ISO with good flash. That's where I would start playing.

 

[RyanMTaylor]

I guess I'm not too familiar with when to use high ISOs. I just try to keep it low when I can to reduce the noise. I'll have to dig a bit deeper.