Anyone play around with night photography?

I really enjoy all of these - but the enjoyment would be even greater if you folks could provide some details of the camera settings.
 
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Got real lucky with this one. The shutter was open, and this couple unknowingly walked into frame, paused, and moved on. It was a Jeep that rolled over because the driver clipped a post - no serious injuries, thankfully.

Makes ya think!

Lumix FZ-4
 
Got real lucky with this one. The shutter was open, and this couple unknowingly walked into frame, paused, and moved on.

It looks like the ghosts of the people killed in an accident looking back before leaving this world, or the spirits of someone's parents looking onto their child's accident. Very cool.
 
This is the motel on Route 66 in Arizona, near the Petrified Forest National Park, where you sleep in a Teepee/Wigwam. It was a lot of fun and definitely memorable. Here is a shot of the office at night.

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I have to look for the picture of the teepees at night.

Here it is:

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You people rock! :tresbon:

I was trying to find that thread with glowing receiver faceplate pics in the dark--and found this instead.

Very inspiring. Nikon D50 DSLR here, still learning.
 
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was in california last month... got a new body (1D MK2) :)

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/flecom/3611381087/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Exposure: 30
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 17 mm
Exposure: 0.00
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: -1/2 EV
Flash: Off

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/flecom/3611381523/sizes/l/in/photostream/
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Exposure: 30
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 17 mm
Exposure: 0.00
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/flecom/3612381344/sizes/l/in/set-72157619422826689/
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Exposure: 30
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 40 mm
Exposure: 0.00
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/flecom/3611569995/sizes/l/in/set-72157619422826689/
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Exposure: 30
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 33 mm
Exposure: +1.33
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/flecom/3611570547/sizes/l/in/set-72157619422826689/
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Exposure: 30
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 40 mm
Exposure: +1.71
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off
 
IIRC from my childhood visit 45 years ago, those are called the Seal Rocks. I remember my father barking at the sea lions and having them bark back,
 
Great pix everyone!

Makes me wanna get out my digital Fuji. I am a total noob to photography. Is night shooting primarily a matter of long exposure times and tripod mounting?
 
Great pix everyone!

Makes me wanna get out my digital Fuji. I am a total noob to photography. Is night shooting primarily a matter of long exposure times and tripod mounting?

Yes. Almost all digital cameras have a setting for doing night shots. But you will need a tripod for sure.
 
A fast lens, plenty of patience, learning to think more in color and light than in daylight shooting and of course make sure you load some high ASA digital film. Just kidding about the last. The key is that it is not the same as daytime photography but not all that difficult to learn. Color is not exclusive with some wonderful black and white photo ops available.

For me, film and vintage cameras are still the way to go. A good asa 1600 or even 3200 with a 1.4 piece of Leica glass mounted on a Leica rangefinder just is the cat's meow. No tripod needed and makes for some wonderful photography. Actually, a good rangefinder or tlr are wonderful night time tools.
 
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