Night Dome (Revisited)

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   Kelly Marie Ekeroth and Ozone Ferd added this photo to their favorites.

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   NewCityOne (78 months ago | reply)

   Jeeze, what kind of camera do you use? These night shots have crazy clarity. I just got a new PowerShot A530 for Christmas, and I actually think it takes worse night time photos than my old 2.1 megapixel camera, but I still have much to learn, so maybe it is better.

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   Mario.Q (78 months ago | reply)

   I use a Canon S3 (6mp). For night shots I use a $50 Sunpak tripod I got at Best Buy. I also use the 2-second self-timer function on my camera to get rid of any camera shake from pressing the shutter button. Keeping your ISO low (100 or less) also helps. You’ll need longer shutter speed, but that’s fine if you’re using a tripod.

   Hope that helps!

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   farlane (78 months ago | reply)

   Very nice!

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   Aubrey Stoll (78 months ago | reply)

   Impressive work here too. Good to see that the highlights weren't blown out despite the dark sky. This is excellent exposure control and a good pov. the framing works very well too. Nice work and great sharpness.

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   farlane (77 months ago | reply)

   Hey there, I blogged a small version of this to Michigan Budget Bonanza on Absolute Michigan. Thanks for adding to the Absolute Michigan pool!

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   Mario.Q (77 months ago | reply)

   They do turn the lights off on the dome at 9pm (this time of year). Every penny counts.

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   marylea (76 months ago | reply)

   Terrific shot of the capitol building! Thanks for sharing a little about how you took the shot, too.

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   marylea added this photo to her favorites. (76 months ago)

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    Mario.Q (76 months ago | reply)

    Thanks marylea. Your shots of the dome are quite good too!

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    Diann* added this photo to her favorites. (76 months ago)

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    Diann* (76 months ago | reply)

    This a wonderful shot *also making note of the advice on taking night shots.*

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    Mario.Q (76 months ago | reply)

    Thanks Diann. and good luck with the night shots!

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    Through Joanne's eye (76 months ago | reply)

    Yes, your night shot is amazing!

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    BuzzFisher (75 months ago | reply)

    Damn that's cool! Love the coloring!

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    Seen in a discussion of New & Learning. (?)

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    Joe Plocki (turbojoe) and wheelmaker added this photo to their favorites.

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    Woodpeckar (74 months ago | reply)

    Excellent shot!

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    Woodpeckar and Doug Seymour added this photo to their favorites.

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    kelley girl (72 months ago | reply)

    Cool idea about using the timer!! Really nice! I would hang this on my walls!

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    Mario.Q (72 months ago | reply)

    Thanks Joanne, Buzz, and Woodpeckar.

    Kelley, using the timer is definitely a good trick! I actually have an 8x10 of this one printed out...just haven't put it in a frame. Yes, I can be very lazy at times!

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    Laura from Lansing added this photo to their favorites. (70 months ago)

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    WorldFlickr (70 months ago | reply)

    Hi, I am an admin for a group called Landmarks around the world, and I discovered this great shot in Lansing, Michigan, United States. We love to have your photo added to the group.

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    Deb Malewski (57 months ago | reply)

    Wow--this is awesome! They need to be making and selling postcards with your photo of the capitol on them! Excellent!

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    BryantDIGITAL (56 months ago | reply)

    great shot

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    Mario.Q (56 months ago | reply)

    Thanks...I haven't been downtown for any night shots lately...need to put that on my to-do list.

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    felipe sahd and C E Andersen added this photo to their favorites.

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    bauerbe_mv (43 months ago | reply)

    Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Traditional Skyscrapers - would be great if you could join the group and add this wonderful shot!

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