First night shots

[Fred flyfisher]

These are my first attempts at shooting something at night other than the moon. Hope you like them. The city is Ventura, CA and the fog was rolling in. I was on my hands and knees on the 9th story balcony with my mini tripod.

The moon was blown out, PP'd one with some features into this one.

From DPS Photos

From DPS Photos

I'm not sure if I like this one.

From DPS Photos

What do you think? As always, I like any comments you may have. Thanks for looking!

Fred

[fstopMike]

Fred, I think I like the third one the best. I kinda like the effect of the fog rolling in. Good job! keep it up

[digirebelva]

The first 2 dont look like the exposure was long enough, the 3rd one looks great..

[mikeZ]

I like the first and the third. The moon reflection off the ocean is great on the third capture. I grew up in Ventura and spent many good times surfing at the point just north of the pier.

[Fred flyfisher]

Originally Posted by fstopMike

Fred, I think I like the third one the best. I kinda like the effect of the fog rolling in. Good job! keep it up

Thanks Mike. Glad you liked it. I wasn't sure what would look best.

Originally Posted by digirebelva

The first 2 dont look like the exposure was long enough, the 3rd one looks great..

Cool, thanks much for the input. I'll have to be sure to be mindful of the exposure. Thanks for looking.

Originally Posted by mikeZ

I like the first and the third. The moon reflection off the ocean is great on the third capture. I grew up in Ventura and spent many good times surfing at the point just north of the pier.

Thanks Mike, I'm glad you liked them. There were quite a few surfers there the afternoon we checked in. Thanks again for looking.

[Sparkie1263]

I like the second one. You should try to crop out the moon and make a pano type shot. I also needs to be leveled.

Frank

[tycooder]

Hey fred nice work I like the 3rd shot almost like you were able to capture muted pastels at night .
did you consider cropping out thelower building just where the bridge lights reflections end. thanks for sharing

[Fred flyfisher]

Originally Posted by Sparkie1263

I like the second one. You should try to crop out the moon and make a pano type shot. I also needs to be leveled.

Frank

Glad you like tht one. I'll have to try the pano crop. The horizon was hidden so I was unsure of where it was... LOL. I appreciate the input.

Originally Posted by tycooder

Hey fred nice work I like the 3rd shot almost like you were able to capture muted pastels at night .
did you consider cropping out thelower building just where the bridge lights reflections end. thanks for sharing

Thanks Tycooder, I hadn't thought of that. I'll give it a try. Thanks for the comments, appreciate it.

[pjflan7]

Hey Fred...I can't complain as I have no idea what I am doing when it comes to these types of shots.....yet. Look slike a good start.....certainly the fog doesn't help when it comes to clarity and sharp focus but it is fog that you are taking and I think the third has an interesting soft effect which works. Where did your daughter graduate from?

[toyvlle]

I think these are great, love the 3rd shot. of course I love going to Ventura, its one of my favorite
places. I think night shots are difficult and you did a great job. thanks for sharing them.