Yes, no, maybe so?

[RxForB3]

Having gone back to the t3i after returning the Mark III, I'm left struggling with my night photography. I've decided that going for starless nights doesn't work well if I want the foreground lit up. These photos are from a couple nights ago. The moon was at about 3/4 full. Of course, this means that the stars weren't nearly as many as on a new moon, but it lit up the scenery nicely. What do you think?

I realize the star trails shot could have been longer, but the date I was with was getting cold


Tipsoo Trails by RxForB3, on Flickr


Tipsoo Lake by RxForB3, on Flickr

 

[RxForB3]

Here's another couple shots that I didn't necessarily want to post on my flickr page, but I thought I'd get some critiques on these, too. I realize the positioning isn't all that great with the plants in the way, but this was a first date, so I was trying to spend more time focusing on her, and less on the pictures



I think we were moving a bit too much...oh well. It's the price you pay

 

[Majeed Badizadegan]

I like the second and 4th shot. Why did you downgrade from the 5dIII?

 

[RxForB3]

The Mark III was amazing and had several features I appreciated for my favorite style of photography (night landscapes) but that alone didn't justify the cost to me. Plus, I got wind of the new canons that will be/may be coming out that might be a better fit for me at a safer price point and better financial time for me.