Boston Common At Night (Pic Heavy)

[PJM]

This is my first try at night time photography. The holiday lights were supposed to be on but weren't. But I had a good time anyway and learned a few things. C&C always welcome.
#1
BC-4 by Peter Martin, on Flickr
#2
BC-5 by Peter Martin, on Flickr
#3
BC-6 by Peter Martin, on Flickr
$4
BC-8 by Peter Martin, on Flickr
#5
BC-7 by Peter Martin, on Flickr

 

[Jeff15]

Very nice set..........

 

[PJM]

Thanks, Jeff!

 

[K9Kirk]

I have to say, for a beginner at night photography you did pretty damn well, that's a very nice set. Cool effect on #5, how did you get it?

 

[PJM]

I have to say, for a beginner at night photography you did pretty damn well, that's a very nice set. Cool effect on #5, how did you get it?

Thanks, Kirk! It was shot with a Nikon cropped sensor camera with an 18-55 mm lens. 10 sec @ f/13, ISO 100. I think on this one I started wide and then zoomed in to get this effect.

 

[PJM]

I have to say, for a beginner at night photography you did pretty damn well, that's a very nice set. Cool effect on #5, how did you get it?

And to be honest, I was part of a group doing a photo walk so I did get some hints. I took a lot of shots experimenting with exposure and exposure compensation. I had fun and learned a lot. These were my favorites from the bunch.

 

[K9Kirk]

I have to say, for a beginner at night photography you did pretty damn well, that's a very nice set. Cool effect on #5, how did you get it?

And to be honest, I was part of a group doing a photo walk so I did get some hints. I took a lot of shots experimenting with exposure and exposure compensation. I had fun and learned a lot. These were my favorites from the bunch.

Bracketing is key to learning what setting to jump to with more accuracy in future shoots. You're on your way and doing well.

 

[K9Kirk]

I have to say, for a beginner at night photography you did pretty damn well, that's a very nice set. Cool effect on #5, how did you get it?

Thanks, Kirk! It was shot with a Nikon cropped sensor camera with an 18-55 mm lens. 10 sec @ f/13, ISO 100. I think on this one I started wide and then zoomed in to get this effect.

That's what I was thinking you did, maybe but wasn't sure. Thanks for confirming and the tip. I'll have to try that sometime.

 

[stapo49]

What's all that white stuff lying around on the ground? lol. Nice set

 

[PJM]

What's all that white stuff lying around on the ground? lol. Nice set

I don't know, but by the end of the 3 hour walk my feet were sure cold.
Thanks!