Lights and the Season!

Good Day Everyone and welcome to another Terrific Tuesday!

Several weeks ago I wrote about the opportunities that are presented when the Winter season arrives, and as I was reading Saturday post (check it out) my classmate wrote a great post about the aspect of lighting. That was a great post and the information presented was a great one to read and to share with everyone.

Look at the image above, that was taken last week in Nebraska, and then look at the other images in this page, they all share something in common, the quality of the light help in creating a good image and also helps in creating an effect.  In order to get great images on a consistent basis, you need to know your camera and the appropriate settings.

So, for the above image remember to:

1. Check your white balance.
2. Check and double check your aperture and shutter speed settings.
3. Use a tripod, it will prevent camera shake and if you have a remote, use it.
4. Be aware of the ISO at all times.

Ok, so we have taken images in the snow (which is a very bright scenario) and now you have moved back to a warmer State and want to take images of the lights in a low lighting scenario.  Check out these images:

0.3 sec @ f5.0 with ISO 800

1/20 sec @ f5.0 with ISO 400

The above images were taken at about 8:00 PM CST with settings described under each image.  The recommendations for the image in the snow applies to the low light images at night.  My point is very simple, you need to know your camera and play and practice with the available light in order to get the images.  The season is here and it doesn't matter if you live in Nebraska or in Texas, opportunities to take different and great images come around once every year, seize that opportunity!

Want to read about taking images in low light? Here is a good place to start:

http://photographylife.com/low-light-digital-photography-tips

I hope this inspire some of you to go out there and take some images, play with your camera, be creative and get out there and have some fun!

Until next week, very respectfully,

Your Tuesday Ambassador