Natural and Artificial Lights at Xmas

[ricklumpas]

File
Name xmaslites1.JPG
Location D:\eos 450D#1\2009_12_23\
Size 3.50MB
Created 12/24/2009 1:59:48 PM
Modified 12/24/2009 1:59:48 PM
Accessed 12/24/2009 1:59:48 PM
Image Attributes
Format JPEG interchanged
Compression Baseline JPEG
Dimensions 4272x2848 (12.2 MP)
Bit Depth 24
EXIF Metadata
Manufacturer Canon
Model Canon EOS 450D
Orientation of image Normal
File change date/time 2009:12:23 20:57:51
Y and C positioning Co-Sited
Exposure time 30
F number 8
Exposure program Aperture priority
ISO speed ratings 400
Exposure bias 0
Metering mode Multi
Flash Flash off
Lens focal length 18
Color space information sRGB
Valid image width 4272
Valid image height 2848
Exposure mode Auto
White balance Auto WB
Scene capture type Standard

I shot this last Dec. 23 at around 8 pm. I wanted to contribute something about Xmas but I always have problems when there is not enough light. So I mounted my camera on a tripod and used remote shutter.

I wanted to capture the christmas lights, street lights, lights from houses and the moon to show the festive yet spiritual mood of the season.

I really wanted those telephone cables hanging across the street. I cropped using Samsung Master and adjusted the contrast, hue and sharpness using software supplied by canon.
I posted the exif on top so I would like to ask for your suggestions on how could I have improved this shot.



Thanks in advance for your feedback and Merry Xmas!

Rick

[amitseo]

Are you perpairing for chris xmas?

[tonyniev]

Nice shots

[ricklumpas]

Originally Posted by amitseo

Are you perpairing for chris xmas?

Yes, we were.

Originally Posted by tonyniev

Nice shots

Thanks.