Turkish Caves at Night

[joe27]

Ok I am trying to get through a “relearning curve,” but wanted to see what advice you guys might have for the next time. This is one of my first attempts at a night photo like this.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/53646615@N06/4960533261/#/

EXIF Data:
Canon EOS 450D
55mm
Exposure was .6 sec
Aperture F 5.7
ISO 800

[Exiztence]

hmm the photo is a little small. Do you have a bigger version as well?
Other tips I could give you are:
- The aperture is a bit wide for landscape (especially at 55mm)
Try to set it at /f 11 or even f/22 to get the whole image in acceptable focus.
- If you use a tripod: just drop the iso to 100 a go for a long exposure shot.

Either way. That sky looks really great and I like the exposure.

[joe27]

Blasted gremlins. This is the proper photo and large. I have three, but this one is the better of them. This was the first time I have tried a serious landscape in the dark. I am hoping when my new laptop arrives I can work it a little in photoshop.

I think you are right ISO 100 and f/11 would have give me much better detail, but I was overly concerned about the night photo. I thought I was going to get back there on the second night, but go figure something came up and prevented me from getting back.

Cappadocia night large | Flickr - Photo Sharing!


EXIF Data:
Canon EOS 450D
55mm
Exposure was 1.3 sec
Aperture F 5.6
ISO 800

[windrider86]

any chance you could post your photo for us here? Please and thank you

[joe27]

I would love to, but every time I try I get invalid file or invalid link. Did I mention computers hate me. I will keep reading the FAQ, and guides.

[nicotine]

Are you using a tripod at all? Looking at the photo closely seems to indicate a bit of camera shake, never underestimate the benefits of a nice sturdy tripod.