Twinkle...lights!

jackbauer

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could someone please tell me how u can make lights from say, lamposts or others twinkle like stars rather than show up as a glow on long exposures??


also if someone could tell me how u get rid of the "All Sizes" button on Flickr, dont want people to have access the the original size pict.

thanks
 
Narrow apertures create a starburst effect. Flick to aperture priority and try some differnt shots of the same scene at different f-numbers, see what you like best.
The shape of your starbursts depends on your lens- different numbers of aperture blades create different shapes. I believe you can also buy a starburst filter to exaggerate the effect.

I think there's an option under 'privacy' or something similar which lets you alter who sees your pictures large.
 
Can't help you with flickr but the lights question:
Use a very small aperture - f/22 - for example and you'll get the kind of effect you're asking for on your long exposures (on a steady tripod ;) ). You can also buy 'star burst' filters which create a similar effect.
 
Thank you, and sorted the flickr thing out. just need someone to lend me, sorry give me 100quid for a tripod! lol
 
Hundred quid!? where do you shop? You can probably pick up a cheap and crappy one for under £20. Quality won't be great, it'll be wobbly as hell but as long as you use timer mode or a remote release, don't knock it during exposure and don't use it in windy conditions it'll do a decent job most of the time.
 
Great advice - you want great pictures - use cheap and crappy equipment! LOL
 
The Matt said:
Hundred quid!? where do you shop? You can probably pick up a cheap and crappy one for under £20. Quality won't be great, it'll be wobbly as hell but as long as you use timer mode or a remote release, don't knock it during exposure and don't use it in windy conditions it'll do a decent job most of the time.
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its a redsnapper one
 
i tried using a cheap crappy tripod it didnt work. i immediately resorted to redsnapper at the next opportunity.
 
If it's a question of cheap tripod v no tripod I know which I'd go with. I know that a good tripod is by far the preferable option and I know all too well how difficult it can be to use a cheap one. I used possibly the worst tripod ever constructed for nearly a year because I was living on a student budget at the time and had no possibility of upgrading to a decent one. If you are able to afford a good one then I suggest you go for it but if it's simply not an option, don't rule out the cheper option. They can be a pain to use but if you're careful you can still get good results out of them until you can afford something better.
 
Another trick is to cut a very small (clean cut) hole in some stiff paper and stick it over the front of the lens -- giving you a small, shaped aperture. The shape you cut will be refected in the highlights.
 
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