Another Josh May spectacular shot

[MarkLawrence]

I just saw this on a.net - this is really an awesome night shot! Congrats Josh!

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1229390/L/

[G-BOAD]

Amazing shot Josh!
How do you keep your night shots so clean, sharp and grain free?
Thanks for posting Mike

[moose135]

That is a beautiful shot Josh!

[Iberia A340-600]

Amazing shot Josh!
How do you keep your night shots so clean, sharp and grain free?
Thanks for posting Mike

I can answer that one Matt. He uses a tri-pod and the timer.

[SoPictureThis]

Thanks, guys...I really appreciate it! I'm glad you all enjoy this shot as much as I enjoy knowing that after months of waiting and several missed attempts, I've FINALLY snatched the Thai A340-500 night shot I've been wanting.

Matt -- Gordon, is absolutely right...and ask him if he cares to share who taught him that :P The timer (and in most cases, tripod too) is, I feel, absolutely ESSENTIAL to a successful night shot. By using the timer, thus controlling the shutter speed, you are able to eliminate any shake to the camera (which often causes an image to be blurry). In addition, I tend to keep the ISO low. The long exposure allows enough light into the camera that it's unnecessary to have a high ISO (unlike shots at the end of the day, for instance)...otherwise that'd result in a both super light and grainy image.

To anyone interested in night shots, use the self timer on your camera! It makes a world of difference, trust me! From the photography school student, to you! :D

Happy night shooting!


- Josh May

[NIKV69]

I can answer that one Matt. He uses a tri-pod and the timer.

Oh I guess the right ISO and shutter speed and some skill had nothing to do with it?

Great shot Josh.

[Tom_Turner]

I was just enjoying looking at your shot over on A.net Josh!

Really a beautiful shot.

Tom

[lijk604]

Josh, care to share the EXIF data for that shot???