Capture graceful low-light cityscapes

Jason Parnell-Brookes discovers the creative art of low-light cityscapes using long-exposure techniques with Nikon School UK

The mission • Shoot creative cityscape images in low light Time • One evening Skill level • Beginner• Intermediate• Advanced Kit needed • Tripod• Remote shutter release (optional) We joined Nikon School UK at the Centre of Excellence in London to discover the secrets of capturing creative low-light cityscapes. We started by brushing up on our low-light theory and then headed out onto the busy streets of London’s West End to capture traffic trails, before ending the evening at the Embankment. The practical course had lots of hands-on tuition from trainer Neil Freeman to ensure we made the most of our trip out on the town. First, Neil discussed how camera settings and using a tripod are the two most crucial factors at play when shooting the city in low light. We looked at how a wide aperture, such…

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N-photo: The Nikon (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 2019

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