Some new photos that I took tonight while out and about. C&C Welcome. Thank You

[Overread19 7]

I would like to remind members that the forums are open to photographers of all levels of skill and to all ages. Furthermore this is the beginners section of the site, and thus one should expect to see photos taken by those who are new or who have less experience with photography. It is not the place of members to hound each other nor throw random insults (either personal or directed at each others photography).

This is not about sugar coating, but it is about moderating ones tone and choice of language as to remain respectful whilst remaining suitably critical and supporting that critical viewpoint with constructive input.

That said this argument is now over, no more posts regarding it and lets get back to the photos themselves.

 

[jake337]

Poor OP. Not for the photos you took but for what this turned into. Get yourelf a tripod if your interested in night photograhy. Check your camera's manual to see how much manual control you have over the photos. If you do have manual controls of at least aperture/shutterspeed, you should then research night photography. Also read up on exposure and how it works.

If it were me in your position I would:

1)Set camera on tripod.
2)Set up your composition.
3)Set exposure for the ligts you want, take exposure.
4)Set exposure for the houses you want, take exposure.
5)Set exposure for the trees you want, take exposure.
6)Set exposure for the sky you want, take exposure.
7)Set exposure for the snow you want, take exposure.
8)Combine in post and have fun.

 

[KmH]

I merged your 2 photos. The focus is soft and the white balance is off. I made no image corrections.

 

[photo guy]

Thank you MTVision. I used my Kodak P&S this time for the photo instead of my larger Fuji. I will try that next time. Happy Holidays

 

[photo guy]

To: RichardsTPF

I used my Kodak P&S with No tripod I was trying to show how these few houses and yards were decorated. Thank You

 

[photo guy]

To jake337

I have a tripod and chose not to use it this time with this camera to see how it these would turn out as I don't use this camera much at night

 

[photo guy]

Thank You KmH. I thought about getting out my other camera and doing a panoramic but chose to not to and see what would turn out as so I can learn. Thank You for the merge as it looks nice

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

If these were posted by someone else, how would you critique them?

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[photo guy]

Thank You Overread for the help on that issue (rude remarks and bashing). I am getting sick of it.

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

If these were posted by someone else, how would you critique them?

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[Ballistics]

Bitter, it's as if you have something you want to ask?

 

[bazooka]

Seriously, I'm with BJ. I want to hear YOUR critique of these images. That would give us a place to start. Why do you like or dislike them specifically?

 

[thereyougo!3]

My tuppence worth. Photo Guy you were advised on the last shoot to shoot earlier as the sun was setting or within half hour. That way you don't have so much dark space. You need to have some colour in the sky to make these shots work. Majority of the shot has to have detail. My advice: Have tripodShoot earlier with some sunset colours far more potential

 

[photo guy]

I did not get out at sunset as I was busy at that time. When I do get out at sunset to get some photos at that time I will post them with a specific labeling. Sometime I carry my tripod with me and other times I don't. It depends on what I am doing or where I am going. I took some sunset photos (no christmas lights, just sunset) the other day but did not have my tripod with me as I was with a relative. At least I took my cameras with me. If wanted, I will post some of those. Thanks

 

[bentcountershaft]

Why is what you think about your own photos a secret?