Exposing for natural moonlight
rorytate
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One area of photography in which I would like to become more skilled is shooting in moonlight - using the moon's light as the only source of illumination. I've tinkered around a bit but with no knowledge or technique to speak of.
Has anyone in the forum had some success in this area? I sure could use any suggestions as it just seems to me that, properly exposed, moonlight can create pure magic.
Below is one attempt in the picnic grounds of Clayton State Park, Okla. Canon 10D, 30 secs, f5.0, focal length 14mm, ISO 100, partial metering
Rory Tate
Canadian, Okla.
Has anyone in the forum had some success in this area? I sure could use any suggestions as it just seems to me that, properly exposed, moonlight can create pure magic.
Below is one attempt in the picnic grounds of Clayton State Park, Okla. Canon 10D, 30 secs, f5.0, focal length 14mm, ISO 100, partial metering
Rory Tate
Canadian, Okla.
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Moon light is more like a spot-creates some drama but doesn't provide reflectance to open shadows-thats why its spooky. I wonder if you used a Neutral density filter and went for markedly longer exposures if it would soften it up. Would like to hear from experienced night shooters...........Mereimage