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WATERFALLS AFTER DARKWEST BURTON
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On this Photo Walk I will cover…
• Making the Invisible Visible
• Light Painting Techniques
• Composing Shots After Dark
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• Night Time Camera Settings
After Dark Photography Tips
• Always use a tripod - A tripod provides stability when making long exposures, reducing the risk of any camera shake.
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• Turn off Image Stabilisation - Image stabilisation will often distort photographs when using a tripod, generating the opposite effect.
• Use a Remote Release or Self Timer - When using ‘bulb’ or ‘time’ mode a remote shutter release or a self timer will help reduce any risk of camera shake.
After Dark Photography Tips
• Focus Manually - Auto Focus on most cameras will not work after dark. It is best to focus manually to infinity.
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• Have Patience - After dark we are often dealing with long exposures, it pays to have patience to get the best results.
• Keep an Eye on the Histogram - Camera screens make photos look brighter than they are at night. The histogram will show the true exposure.
Night Time Camera SettingsAPERTURE - Like landscape photography the magic aperture numbers for after dark are f5.6 - f11.
SHUTTER SPEED - This will depend on the above settings and ambient light. Use ‘Bulb’ or ‘Time’ mode.
ISO - Keep ISO low for less noise but increase for faster exposure times. Ideally 400 - 1600.
WHITE BALANCE - A White Balance preset of ‘Sunny’ or ‘Flash’ will balance orange glow from street lights.
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TASK 1: Revealing the Invisible
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By using the settings and techniques we have discussed try and achieve a perfect night time exposure. Remember to keep an eye on your histogram as camera screens make photos look brighter than they are at night.
Light Painting Tips
• Keep the Light Moving - By moving your light source around you will avoid over exposing areas of your photograph.
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• Light Source Power - You can use the power of your light source to determine the exposure time. You will have to take a few test shots.
• Composing After Dark - Use your torch to scan the scene making sure you have everything you would like in the frame.
TASK 2: Light Painting
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Create a series of landscape and lighting effect photographs using the techniques discussed and the light sources available to you.
So, what have we learnt today?TOP NIGHT TIME TIPS - Focus manually to infinity, use a tripod, remote and or self timer for stability and keep an eye on your histogram for the correct exposure.
LIGHT PAINTING - Keep the light moving to avoid over-exposing areas of the frame and use the power of the light to determine exposure time.
NIGHT TIME CAMERA SETTINGS - Use an aperture value between f5.6 and f11, keep your ISO as low as you can and use bulb or time mode to create long exposures.
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Thank you for being here!Don’t forget you can share your
photos from today…
#YPWWensleydaleCCNightShoot
I’d love to see you again. Keep your eyes on my latest Photo Walk Schedule
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