First attempt at nightscape

[ffscj3562130]

This is my first attempt at a nightscape. Picture is of Oklahoma City as viewed over the Oklahoma River. When taking pictures like this at night are blown highlights just a fact of life or is there something that can be done to minimize them? Thanks in advance for your critique and any help that can be given.



Camera: D40
Lens: VR 55-200
Focal Length: 150mm
Focus Mode: Manual
Aperture: f/29
Shutter Speed: 25s
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 200

[Wylde007]

not bad at all maybe have a go with a little bit twilight left in the sky.

well done.

[bearcat]

I like this shot alot, haven't done alot of nite shoots myself as I'm prettynew to photography. I just seen that this shot is from oaklahoma city and I'm going to be moving there soon from michigan and it's nice to see the skyline.

[dishingthedivine]

i think it's a great shot, and at this resolution, your highlights don't look bad at all.

[ffscj3562130]

Thanks everyone for the comments, it is much appreciated.

I did try some with the twilight sky but the bridge was too prominent and there were some power lines visible. I also liked the look of the lights against the darker sky better.

Thanks again.

[Aleix]

It's just a pity that there are those cables in middle... though I had to zoom in to notice them clearly. At this resolution they don't disturb that much, anyway.

[mvalentin]

it'd be nice in b&w also. don't be satisfied with just color, play around with b&w and see which is more dynamic in a sense of clarity.