Clyde arc

Went another run to Glasgow last night for some more night shots. Only managaed one and a half decent shots as it was very windy, sky covered in cloud and rain showers. Although it seemed quite calm and clear before I left.
I say a half shot because I'm still not sure if I like the second shot.


1)409 second exposure, f18, ISO 640

Nice shot DJ - I can only see one photo tho, was there meant to be 2?

No Azz, just the one. I may post it in the future if I decide I like it

Unsure about the crop / framing DJ but love the shot.

Of the 3 variables.....I can understand why maximum sharpness or a certain desired depth of field probably means you have a particular aperture in mind as as a starting point - but at some point I'd love to pick your brains about why / how (unless it's just scene movement) you then decide on the shutter speed / ISO relationship.

I cropped most of the sky out because there was none just blackness. I had hoped for some cloud movement and sky detail.

The 6 minute shutter speed I chose (using a 6 stop) is mainly for cloud movement and the ISO (640) was chosen just because I did not want to wait longer than 6 mins simple as that.

It might seem a wasted effort since there was no sky detail and that a 30 second normal exposure would have just been as good, well, yes and no, I find doing these mega long exposures brings something extra to these type of shots, and the only way I can describe it is a sort of smoothness and creaminess. A normal night exposure is just as good but just more crispy

Apart from cloud movement etc, do you need long exposure to bring the lights out? Are they as bright with a short exposure?

Yes, for a typical bright cityscape at night

Here is an example (the shot i was not keen on of one without using my 6 stop.

13 second exposure, f14, ISO 200 ( 200 ISO because I use HTP)

Great shot DJ.