Hi there.
This is my dark and spooky alley in the middle of the night. Over there on the left you can play basketball if you'd like. Also, if you're not a fan of left, you can play basketball on the right.
In fact, just pick a garage other than mine, and you should be set since everyone but me has a basketball hoop. I used to have one, but it broke as a result of
All-in-all, it's a nice alley.
Other than that, I was asked about how to nab that sexy star-pattern you see coming from the lights, and I figured I'd take a bit of time to babble on about it. For those of you with cameras, you might find this interesting and something you'd like to try. So, read on.
First, I did not use any sort of special effect filter or any post-processing effect.
All you have to do is set your apertures to somewhere around f/16 to f/20, or so. Then, point your camera at the light source, push the button, and voila! You should be seeing stars.
Now, every camera is different, and every lens is different. So, I can't promise this will work for you. I'm also not sure how it will work on a point and shoot camera, but if you have a manual setting in your camera that can allow you to adjust aperture and shutter speed, give it a try.
You also might need a tripod. After all, you're letting in less light, and as a result, you're going to need some longer shutter times.
Well, that's it for today. I'm off to drool.
-DP
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Posted By Dan to The Wisdom of a Distracted Mind at 9/18/2008 03:16:00 PM
Ha...reminds me of Indiana, where it's pretty much state law that every household must have a basketball hoop. We even have one, and I'm not known for my skillz. (I'm not quite 5' tall, so I think I have a good excuse.)
ReplyDeleteNot like that spitfire Sarah Palin, that stauch defender of women's rights! She was a point guard on the state championship team, thanks to Title IX! Woohooo! "I am woman, hear me roar...."
I'm sorry. Was that a tad sarcastic?
Beth
Nice shot Dan. There's something very appealing about night shots. I really ought to get out there and take a few myself sometime.
ReplyDeleteB.
Very nice pick, Dan. And Beth...you're comments just kill me! LOL
ReplyDeleteChar
Love the effect, I will have to give it a try :o)
ReplyDeleteI love the way you still have power cables above ground and not under like over here. The first sign of a storm and the whole bloody lot come down. A bit like you're basket ball hoop huh?
ReplyDeleteGaz ;-)