This isn't my contribution to the February Photo Challenge, but a photo I took a couple of weeks ago and have only just had the opportunity to download. I was quite pleased with how it turned out.
I am still not up to speed with the varying settings on my DSLR so am in the midst of experimenting as much as I can.
I "blacked out" my bedroom and took the photo on a slow exposure. A word of warning for anybody else that is contemplating trying this themeselves. Make sure you make a clear path in the room that you black-out, so that you can move around safely. I ended up with a bruise on my leg and a bump on my head...lol! And yes, I did swear a couple of times too!
Best wishes, Graham x
ps. If you are interested in which Camera settings I used for the image, please click on the following link Candle photograph settings
I have the worst trouble with low light images. I don't know how to not get it blurry or really noisy, only sometimes do I get it right, but thats when I play with city lights and move my camera around like a madman! lol. Wonderful candle image, it looks so lonely though. You have a great weekend as well, thank you for your wonderful comments. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how a photo can capture how you are feeling sometimes.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words and I look forward to your next photo editing challenge :o)
great shot! Candles really do create a strange sense of peace when you look at them.
ReplyDeleteTripod? I found the slower the exposure -even in LIT rooms you absolutey can't hold the camera unless it's resting on top of a steady surface. Ugh, i am so bad with the low light exposures, but a good shot is soo worth it
I most definitely used a tripod for this one. Which is great for taking a great long exposure shot, but becomes a leathal obstacle when in a blacked-out room.
ReplyDeleteI also used a remote trigger, as to avoid shaking the camera when I took the shot.
I will be honest, I took about 20 shots all at different settings to find the best result. I just need to remember what setting I used for this one...lol!
I think i need to throw out that tripod someone gave me - do you really screw your camera around the top or am i not doing it right? Then the camera gets stuck on it..lol
ReplyDeletedoesn't your camera automatically store your settings on each picture so you can reference? More shots are better, sometimes taking the same image over with various settings and exposures will not only get a good shot but allow you to see it from various perspectives of light and focus. once in awhile i tend to like my out of focus shots
I really enjoyed the shot of the candle. I need to learn to take better photographs.
ReplyDeleteNice! It's always hard to take clear night/ drak pictures. I'm getting to know my camera pretty well though, I should try this one.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your "pattern" picture!
lovely photo! very peaceful.
ReplyDeleteThe trouble seems worth it Getty. The photo is fantastic. Yuo should try getting it published somewhere. Its picture perfect.
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That is a BEAUTIFUL photo
ReplyDeleteLooks so real, I tried to blow it out!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and calming pic.
Have a great week.
:))
Graham thanks for voting in the first round of my male actor tournament! I really appreciate it. The first round is over and there were a couple of surprises. Anyway thank you for voting on the first round. The second round will get harder, I hope you will vote again in Round 2. =)
ReplyDeleteWell done! I really like it...
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day Graham!
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Graham
ReplyDeleteMy friend Kat just made up a new meme so I did it and tagged you for the same if you feel like doing one. Detail on my blog of course!
Muse, my camera does automatically store my settings - it is just that I keep changing them....lol!
ReplyDeleteKasper, thanks for your comment. I am the same, I just need to keep practicing and setting more challenges.
Zhu, I need to take my "Pattern" challenge photo pretty soon. I'm falling behind again ....ooops!!
Chasing Fireflies, thank you for your kind words :)
Elise, you make me blush... thank you friend :)
Meleah Rebeccah, I was lucky with this one... it actually came out..lol! Thanks :)
Hey Azzy, I hope you have a great weekend too :)
Michelle, thank you. I really appreciate your comments :)
ReplyDeleteMichelle, thanks and a Happy Valentines Day to you too xxxx
Reader, welcome and thank you for your kind comment.
Michelle, that sounds like a great challenge. I'll be sure to do that one soon! Mmmmm, I am thinking already about my answers...lol!
This is a great photo - you should be proud. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI have canon eos and I definitely try to take a picture using your setting! I am so surprise to see the details... oh wow.. is that hard? LOL... ok..ok.. I'll try..
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