I think this one would make an excellent Greeting Card/Post Card for Diwali.
Initially, I attempted to take this picture using a flash, but the flash just made the picture seem as though it was overexposed. So I went ahead and began taking different shots with varying ISO levels since it was a very low-light setting.
The higher ISO settings seem to work better, but the shot wasn't quite where I wanted it.
(the reddish/orange tint in the shot overwhelmed the subject)
After trying out a couple more combinations, I think I found my sweet spot.
I decided to drop ISO, increase aperture, and slow down the shutter a bit.
I'm glad it turned out the way it did. The available light made for a great shot..
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A very amateurish question i'm sure. Do you use a tripod. Even with slowing my shutter speed a wee bit, i get jittery pics. My old lady hands dont help!
I know exactly what you mean. Camera shake can be very annoying.
I use a tripod whenever I can, but I can almost never find one when I need one.
(Unless I am specifically heading outdoors for a photo-shoot.)
There are several ways to help you with camera shake issues though..
1) Revisit the way you hold the camera when taking images. Make sure your hands are close to your body to ensure a steady picture and hold the bottom of the lens with one hand to add stability to your shot.
2) Use a tripod whenever possible.
3) Image stabilization (IS) lenses help eliminate camera shake quite a bit.
4) When taking pictures of distant objects, a tripod is almost a must.
If one is not available, try to find a flat surface nearby to rest your camera on - also helps quite a bit. (a monopod might be another option here)
5) If you end up using a tripod, you still might see some camera shake at slower shutter speeds. If this turns into an issue for you, I would highly recommend getting a remote control to control shutter.
Hope this helps..
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