Night photography

Photography does not stop when the sun goes down. Evenings and nights make for beautiful photos.

4 articles in this category, newest first.

Higher ISO instead of a longer shutter speed

Higher ISO instead of a longer shutter speed

| Nando Harmsen | 782 views | 0 comments

When photographing in the dark, a long shutter speed is necessary. This gives you enough light on the sensor for a correct exposure. Yet sometimes you need to choose a higher ISO. I explain why.

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The season for noctilucent clouds is here again

The season for noctilucent clouds is here again

| Nando Harmsen | 914 views | 0 comments

Noctilucent clouds, abbreviated to NLC, are relatively rare. Or at least, they used to be. They now occur fairly regularly, almost always in June and July. If you want to see them, look low towards the horizon after sunset. You might be lucky.

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The annoying red light when taking night photographs

The annoying red light when taking night photographs

| Nando Harmsen | 1,794 views | 0 comments

Are you into night photography, or would you like to give it a try? Then you need a torch. Ask around and the red light will soon be mentioned. But be careful with that red light. It can actually be harmful.

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Use a foreground for star photos

Use a foreground for star photos

| Nando Harmsen | 1,805 views | 0 comments

Are you going to photograph the night sky? Make sure there is always something that can serve as a subject. A starry sky on its own is rarely a subject. Choose your location carefully.

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