Havana Nights

[LeeIs]

Havana night shot taken from Havana's fortress/castle right after sunset.

[jar_e]

Another interesting shot here Liban. Two things that could be improved on in this pic is in on the ship, the green light, is a little hot, and in the very centre of the pic, just to the right of the other boat, is a yellow/glowing area. Also, the clouds, if they could be defined some how, would add a great touch and composition to this photo. Love the reflection of the lights on the water too!

Great shooting, always a pleasure to view your photos,

Jared

[gahspidy]

Liban, i like your composition and it is a pretty picture. i think the sky being as blue as the water is losing the dimension here that woulkd bring this image up a notch or two. had you taken this a bit earlier, while there might have been a little more light in the sky or some colors, would have helped alot.

[bobbythebandit]

Not often you can look at a man made place and get a feeling of peace and serenity.This appeals to me ,big time.Well done.
Bobby

[mtbbrian]

The one thing I like most about your photograph is the monochromatic quality, which is a good thing.
The blue is strong but not strong enough so that the details show through.
Good composition too!
Thanks for sharring!
If I haven't welcomed you by now, Welcome to PR.com!
Brian

[LeeIs]

Thnx all for your great comments.

[LeeIs]

If I haven't welcomed you by now, Welcome to PR.com!
Brian

Thnx Brian. PR is a great spot. I'm glad I found it.

[LeeIs]

Here's another shot facing a different direction where the sky isn't as blue as the water or where there was more light. This shot is taken to the right of the original.

[Yoyo Szeto]

Hi,
I agree with Bobby that the picture gives a peaceful and quiet feeling.
yoyo

[jcharris]

Hi Liban

This is a beautiful shot ! The reflections of the lights on the water is great .
I have been trying a few night shots , but without any success ! Would you mind if i ask what aperture opening and shutter speed you have been using ?

Regards
james

[LeeIs]

Hi James,
Sorry I haven't got the slightest clue what my exact settings were. Is there a way I can look at the original image and find out what they were?

[LeeIs]

By the way. Thanks for the sticky & the feature *blushes*

[jcharris]

Sorry I haven't got the slightest clue what my exact settings were. Is there a way I can look at the original image and find out what they were?[/QUOTE]

Hi Liban

If you have photoshop , you click on file , file info , in the section you select EXIF , and it will display all the information of the original photo .

If you have Painshop pro ( 8 )
Click on image , image information , select EXIF information .

Hope this will help !

Regards
james

[LeeIs]

Thnx for the tip man. It is very helpful.

Here was my settings.
2.8 sec
f/2.8
ISO 200

I took the shot shortly after sunset when there was a tiny bit of light still lingering around.

[jar_e]

Great pictures Liban and congrats on getting the featured photo and the sticky!

Jared

[LeeIs]

Thnx Jared

[jcharris]

Liban ,

Thankz for sharing your settings !

Regards
james

[DrCaptainpants]

I really like the second photo you posted. There are more interesting things going on.
You have the lights on the water going vertical and they almost look as if they are holding up the buildings. In the sky you have a larger range of value that makes it look as if the clouds are carrying the evening in. I think that picture shows a lot more of what is going on while still keeping the same peaceful mood.
Good job….

[drg]

Congratulations on the Featured Photo!

You were standing below Morro Castle, right? Nice evening view of the Harbour.

-CDP

[Raggs]

Wonderful colors! Wonderful photo! Congrats

[LeeIs]

Thnx DrCaptainpants, drg & Raggs

drg,
I was standing on top of the fortress right were they have the 9 O'clock daily cannon firing