B&W Cityscape

JohnCJohnC Registered Users Posts: 222 Major grins
edited March 26, 2009 in Landscapes
So what do you think? :D

Nashville_BW_large_LR2_1280p.jpg
Nikon D300 l Nikon SB-600 l Nikon MC-30 Remote l Nikon AF-S 24-85mm 1:3.5-4.5G IF-ED l Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF-D l Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM l Quantaray Pro U-100 backpack by Naneu Pro l Quantaray QSX 9500 Tripod by Sunpak
Canon AE-1 Program l FD 28mm 1:2.8 l FD 50mm 1:1.8 l Sunpak Auto 821 Dedicated

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  • lispottlispott Registered Users Posts: 101 Major grins
    edited March 24, 2009
    Wow this is a great photo. I am very impressed. I love the way you captured the night light. I am not able to master that yet. I love this picture. Lisaclap.gif
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  • JohnCJohnC Registered Users Posts: 222 Major grins
    edited March 24, 2009
    Thanks, Lisa! :D
    Nikon D300 l Nikon SB-600 l Nikon MC-30 Remote l Nikon AF-S 24-85mm 1:3.5-4.5G IF-ED l Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF-D l Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM l Quantaray Pro U-100 backpack by Naneu Pro l Quantaray QSX 9500 Tripod by Sunpak
    Canon AE-1 Program l FD 28mm 1:2.8 l FD 50mm 1:1.8 l Sunpak Auto 821 Dedicated
  • chrismoorechrismoore Registered Users Posts: 1,083 Major grins
    edited March 24, 2009
    very sharp, and you did a great job with the conversion
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  • JohnCJohnC Registered Users Posts: 222 Major grins
    edited March 24, 2009
    Thanks, Chris.

    Here is the color version. I'm still not sure which I like best, but I do know I like them both. headscratch.gif:D

    BenS_1280.jpg
    Nikon D300 l Nikon SB-600 l Nikon MC-30 Remote l Nikon AF-S 24-85mm 1:3.5-4.5G IF-ED l Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF-D l Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM l Quantaray Pro U-100 backpack by Naneu Pro l Quantaray QSX 9500 Tripod by Sunpak
    Canon AE-1 Program l FD 28mm 1:2.8 l FD 50mm 1:1.8 l Sunpak Auto 821 Dedicated
  • lenseyelenseye Registered Users Posts: 8 Beginner grinner
    edited March 25, 2009
    JohnC wrote:
    Thanks, Chris.

    Here is the color version. I'm still not sure which I like best, but I do know I like them both. headscratch.gif:D

    BenS_1280.jpg[/Well done. Very nice shot.]
  • chrismoorechrismoore Registered Users Posts: 1,083 Major grins
    edited March 25, 2009
    tough choice. the only other thing I might experiment with this the crop- the part of the water (bottom right) that doesn't have any reflection is dead space, not sure how maybe a tighter crop on the buildings would look
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  • Daver2112Daver2112 Registered Users Posts: 157 Major grins
    edited March 25, 2009
    Their both fantastic, It's hard to choose.
  • djspinner2kdjspinner2k Registered Users Posts: 127 Major grins
    edited March 25, 2009
    what city is this?
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  • Joe DukovacJoe Dukovac Registered Users Posts: 213 Major grins
    edited March 25, 2009
    un-real.....these are absolutely amazing! clap.gif

    I would love to know how you captured this shot, IE. f-stop, iso, shutter speed, etc. Do share, please bowdown.gif

    GREAT JOB!! thumb.gif
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  • JohnCJohnC Registered Users Posts: 222 Major grins
    edited March 25, 2009
    djspinner2k wrote:
    what city is this?

    Nashville, TN. thumb.gif
    Nikon D300 l Nikon SB-600 l Nikon MC-30 Remote l Nikon AF-S 24-85mm 1:3.5-4.5G IF-ED l Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF-D l Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM l Quantaray Pro U-100 backpack by Naneu Pro l Quantaray QSX 9500 Tripod by Sunpak
    Canon AE-1 Program l FD 28mm 1:2.8 l FD 50mm 1:1.8 l Sunpak Auto 821 Dedicated
  • skumar25skumar25 Registered Users Posts: 21 Big grins
    edited March 25, 2009
    Super shot, well done!
  • JohnCJohnC Registered Users Posts: 222 Major grins
    edited March 25, 2009
    Joe Dukovac wrote:
    un-real.....these are absolutely amazing! clap.gif

    I would love to know how you captured this shot, IE. f-stop, iso, shutter speed, etc. Do share, please bowdown.gif

    GREAT JOB!! thumb.gif

    No secrets here. Download the free Opanda EXIF reader and then right click the color photo to see shooting info, or read below.

    Manual Mode
    Shutter -25sec
    Aperture - F/13
    ISO - 200
    15mm on DX/APS-C lens
    Manual w/b - set to Incandescent/Tungsten.
    Metering mode - pattern
    Contrast - normal
    Sharpness - normal
    Color mode - VividI + saturation
    AF - AF-S 51pt

    Shot with Nikon D300, Sigma 10-20mm, tripod mounted, and used a remote shutter release.

    It wasn't windy at all, so no camera shake made for a crisp shot. Focus points can be seen if you save the color photo and open it in Nikon View NX.

    Shooting F/13 helps DOF, sharpness on the corners, and gives the effect of the aperture blades to the lights; that star look you see.

    Another trick I like is shooting under clear night and a full moon with it to my backside, or at least at an angle to help light the cityscape. It makes a slightly noticeable difference.

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    Nikon D300 l Nikon SB-600 l Nikon MC-30 Remote l Nikon AF-S 24-85mm 1:3.5-4.5G IF-ED l Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF-D l Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM l Quantaray Pro U-100 backpack by Naneu Pro l Quantaray QSX 9500 Tripod by Sunpak
    Canon AE-1 Program l FD 28mm 1:2.8 l FD 50mm 1:1.8 l Sunpak Auto 821 Dedicated
  • bryanj87bryanj87 Registered Users Posts: 859 Major grins
    edited March 25, 2009
    Nicely done. I really liked the b/w, then you posted the color version! Nashville looks like a great city to shoot at night.
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  • JohnCJohnC Registered Users Posts: 222 Major grins
    edited March 25, 2009
    bryanj87 wrote:
    Nicely done. I really liked the b/w, then you posted the color version! Nashville looks like a great city to shoot at night.


    Thanks, Bryan! :D
    Nikon D300 l Nikon SB-600 l Nikon MC-30 Remote l Nikon AF-S 24-85mm 1:3.5-4.5G IF-ED l Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF-D l Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM l Quantaray Pro U-100 backpack by Naneu Pro l Quantaray QSX 9500 Tripod by Sunpak
    Canon AE-1 Program l FD 28mm 1:2.8 l FD 50mm 1:1.8 l Sunpak Auto 821 Dedicated
  • lenseyelenseye Registered Users Posts: 8 Beginner grinner
    edited March 26, 2009
    bryanj87 wrote:
    Nicely done. I really liked the b/w, then you posted the color version! Nashville looks like a great city to shoot at night.

    I have been to your site and I appreciate your images.
  • hoyinsiuhoyinsiu Registered Users Posts: 18 Big grins
    edited March 26, 2009
    the B&W is nice but I definitely like the color one better.
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