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[Raley]

2am, couldnt sleep so i hopped in the car and drove around my city to see what i could find. I live in a smaller city and there isnt much here and. It to mention it was 20 degrees out so I didn’t stay out for long. This is my first week of learning photography as some of you know so I’m still learning. Learned very fast low light photography can be difficult/frustrating and way different than shooting during the day. But the reflections and artificial light sources can make for a great photo. Tripod is a must at night. For me atleast.
Anyways here are just a few of what I snapped tonight. Nothing to special but was good practice me atleast

1. iso 100 f/5.6 SS 0.4sec
2.iso 100 f/5.6 SS 1sec
3. Iso 100 f/5.6 SS 1sec

 

[Fujidave]

Three cool images, I like the first shot and if it helps try and keep the images straight.

 

[D7K]

First shot for me, As Dave said try and level up the shots in post if you don't / can't get them level in camera..

 

[Raley]

If I would have straightened it, I would have lost part of the flare in the top left corner? Straightening in LR crops the image in return or does it?

And thank you for the comments.

 

[smoke665]

If I would have straightened it, I would have lost part of the flare in the top left corner? Straightening in LR crops the image in return or does it?

And thank you for the comments.

Like the others I prefer the first. As to straightening images, it's always better to get level in camera as opposed to doing it post. As you found out when you do it post it crops your image.

Depending on camera alignment with the subject you also have to deal with perspective distortion (especially on tall vertical lines). Sometimes it isn't possible to align the camera to prevent it, and corrections in post are required. Since you're using LR - How to correct distorted horizontal and vertical perspective in photos using Lightroom CC 2015.6 If you'll notice, using these will also reduce your image area. Again keeping this in mind when composing your shot in camera and leaving room for adjustment will prevent "losing" the parts you want to keep.