Nighttime Photography: Part 1

City/Town 1 (Car Trails)

Aperture: f / 8.0

Shutter Speed: 476.0

ISO: 200

I took this picture on Western Avenue in Brattleboro looking down at the highway. I really like how the highway curves and goes behind the trees. I also think the exposure turned out pretty well! The cars on the highway were going through pretty steadily, so I didn't have to wait long to get this picture. It took me two tries to get this picture, because the first time was a tiny bit over exposed, so I did it again. My shutter was open for 476 seconds, so I got a lot of car trails in this picture. I wish that the yellow sign on the right wasn't in the picture, but the car's headlights illuminated it so it showed up. Also, I'm not completely sure how the blue light in the middle got there, but I think it's pretty cool. Overall I'm happy with how this came out!

City/Town 2

Aperture: f / 5.3

Shutter Speed: 9.0

ISO:100

I took this picture on Main Street in Brattleboro. It had just rained a little bit, so I was able to get the light reflecting off of the road, which I really like. I had a 9 second exposure for this picture, so it didn't take too long to take. I did have to take multiple shots, though, because care would keep driving into the frame and making it too bright. If I could change something about this picture, I would try and get it without any car headlights. There was a car parked that had its headlights on, and I didn't have time to wait for them to leave or turn their headlights off, so I had to get it in the photo. Other than that, I'm happy with how this picture came out!

Star Trails (Extra Credit)

Aperture: f / 10.0

Shutter Speed: 879.0

ISO: 200

I took this picture in my backyard in Putney. I really wanted to get some star trail pictures, so I was super excited that this one came out well! I had a 15 minute exposure, so I had o wait awhile to get this picture. I was happy that it came out, but it was also terrifying because when I came out to get my camera, there was a spider on it. Other than that, I really enjoyed taking this picture! I'm not sure why the bottom of the sky looks more orangey, but I think it looks nice. I'm happy with how this star trail picture turned out!