Princes Gardens at Night
Nikon @ 27mm, 6 sec, f/3.8, ISO 200
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A few days ago I became the proud owner of a uni-loc tripod thanks to the wonders of ebay. The first thing that you notice about this tripod is that it's BIG. Jesus, it's big. When I finally figured out how to use it, I extended it to it's max height and the damn thing was a couple of inches off the ceiling! Well at least I know that I won't have to buy a new tripod if I suddenly grow a few feet.
So tonight was my first chance at using the bad boy. Did I mention that this thing is big? It's not actually as heavy as I thought it would be, but certainly heavy enough to stop shaking in a strong wind. The shoulder strap helps so that carrying it isn't a complete pain in the jacksie. Anyway, the novel design of this thing is going to let me get a lot of shots I simply wouldn't have been able to get with my £11 amazon piece of crap. For this particular shot I had it stretched over railings (the gardens close at night) and high enough (higher than me) to avoid getting a bollard in the bottom of the frame. My new remote was very useful as well so that I could trigger the shutter from down below. Awesome.
The main shot here was a 6 second exposure, but I selectively blended two other exposures in a few parts of the shot to avoid blown highlights. Pretty pleased with the results, but can't decide whether I prefer it in colour or black and white?
Any preferences? I'll post the b+w as the previous post to let you see the difference better.
Cheers!
16 Comments:
They both work really well, but I think I'm slightly leaning toward the colour version...it's more 'alive'than the black&white.
Much prefer this colour one to the B&W. It just has an edge - I think from the complimentary but varied colours. Great work again John :) Come back and be a guestblogger again sometime :D
Thanks Alex, appreciate your opinion. I have a feeling most people will prefer the colour, but I'm still undecided. I like how the b+w version looks more like it was taken at night. But then again, those colours are just so pretty. Decisions, decisions.
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Jem, just tell me when you've got a space... I know you're in demand these days :) Glad you liked the colour version... cheers!
Hmmm, I like both A LOT, but I am also leaning towards the colour version, the colours separate the areas better in my eyes.
Hi John , another great shot i had a look at the b&w one too , both are great but i love the colours in the coloured one and i also love the mood in the b&w too .
Great shots
Dougie
It's a difficult decision but I think the colour shot wins. There is more depth to it, the distant buildings on Lothian Road stand out more. That said, another gorgeous shot.
Awesome pair of shots but think the colour one has the edge for me, just love the colours in it, they're so rich
I love the colour one...you're work has come on leaps and bounds in the last few months...really proud of you!
xxx
Definately the colour version for me too John, very print worthy. It's fantasticaly magical :)
Great job, makes me want a decent tripod *adds to christmas list* :P
I personally really like it as color. The night sky lends a great accent.
Wow... thanks guys! :) Very much appreciated.
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