First attempt at "night" pictures

[gahspidy]

I would try it with and without. Also, make sure the flash your friend gives you is compatible with your camera. Lighting and use of flash is such a complicated area, you could find and ask for help with this in the Help forum. Look forward to seeing more shots of yours . . .

[bjtindle]

I would try it with and without. Also, make sure the flash your friend gives you is compatible with your camera. Lighting and use of flash is such a complicated area, you could find and ask for help with this in the Help forum. Look forward to seeing more shots of yours . . .

I will make sure the flash is the right one for my camera. I hadn't bought one yet because I wasn't taking many night pictures, I have since found it would be nice, for example the pictures I took of nieces and nephew at spring concert. Icky yellow lighting and a bit dark to boot. Live and learn. Thanks for the pointers!

Betty

[gahspidy]

I will make sure the flash is the right one for my camera. I hadn't bought one yet because I wasn't taking many night pictures, I have since found it would be nice, for example the pictures I took of nieces and nephew at spring concert. Icky yellow lighting and a bit dark to boot. Live and learn. Thanks for the pointers!

Betty

Betty,
Flash is a great thing to have at most times of the day. Especially in the middle of the day with bright sunlight , the flash is used to fill in the shadows and avoid avoiding a shot with too much contrast and shadows caused by such strong harsh sunlight.

[bjtindle]

Betty,
Flash is a great thing to have at most times of the day. Especially in the middle of the day with bright sunlight , the flash is used to fill in the shadows and avoid avoiding a shot with too much contrast and shadows caused by such strong harsh sunlight.

Oh. I don't know what to say. I had no idea. During the middle of the day? I need to find a good, good book. Thanks for the BIG tip!

Betty