Beginner First Attempt at night photography

Taylor Gathercole · 5 Nov 2014

Hi guys,

this was my first attempt at night photography. Nothing special but worth showing. I would have got more of the tree in it, but I did this from my garden and didn't want to get my garden in the frame.

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cjt2011 · 7 Nov 2014

Nice image what camera have you got, and what settings did you use.?

Taylor Gathercole · 7 Nov 2014

I use Nikon D7000, and on this particular photo I used ny 18-105. Did try few with 70-200.

Shutter speed: 30.0 secs
Aperture: f/10
ISO:1250

Mozziephotography · 7 Nov 2014

Well done you. There's a great Hunter's Moon out where I live but just can't be inspired to do anything. My NIGHT photography is RUBBISH!

Taylor Gathercole · 7 Nov 2014

Thanks! I'm sure it's not rubbish, I certainly think mine isn't the greatest!

cjt2011 · 7 Nov 2014

I used a Nikon D60 with my photos just put up the moon was taken with a Canon 1000D modified attached to my omni XLT120 scope,
Star shots were Shutter speed 20 secs Aperture F/3.8 ISO 800 early days yet.

Taylor Gathercole · 7 Nov 2014

Ahh awesome!! its great fun trying to take a photo in the dark haha

cjt2011 · 7 Nov 2014

We can only get better !

NCHANT · 16 Nov 2014

Taylor Gathercole said:
I use Nikon D7000, and on this particular photo I used ny 18-105. Did try few with 70-200.

Shutter speed: 30.0 secs
Aperture: f/10
ISO:1250

Your aperture is set way too narrow, try ƒ3 to ƒ4.5 next time (lens dependant), and you will get more stars, however since you are shooting from your back yard you will get more light pollution in the shot.

50DSmithy · 30 Nov 2014

Fantastic attempt!