This picture was taken at the Clarendon Metro station in Arlington the other night. Notice the ghosting effect the people have, due to the long exposure. Eight seconds will certainly do that! In addition, I set it to ISO 100 and f13, so I have the best sensitivity and an okay f-stop. I would rather have gone to a smaller aperture to get a better depth-of-field but this turned out pretty well, I thought, for a spur-of-the-moment shot as I was waiting for someone.
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I know you are dying for a preview, so here are some of the necessary ingredients:
- Stability – A tripod is essential if you are going to be out shooting at night. For the picture above, I improvised and used a newspaper box. Hey – sometimes you have to improvise.
- Depth of Field – Know how to adjust depth of field so you can get the photo you want.
- Remote Control – This keeps the camera from moving as you press the shutter release. This little tool, likely just a few dollars, can save you the headache of getting home, only to find that your pictures are all blurry.
- Creativity – Bring an open mind and the realization that there may be more than one way to get the photo you want. Again with the improvisation.
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