Aaargghh, how i hate my fully automatical camera now...sigh...ah well, soon enough Andreas...soon enough... This is my first (possibly my only, LOL) "contribution" to the April challenge. Just a photo of our house and as you can see...the snow is melting away fast.

now andreas, you know what you would say to someone else who said "they suck" :P you have the interest, artistic flair & you did it! think you may have had enough light in the first to not use the flash (you should have the option on your cam not to use it, yes?) it's a fine shot & entry, maybe even better to crop the flash foreground & clone the branch out the 2nd is fun & creative! :]

I thought about cloning the branch out actually....but i felt toooooo lazy, LOL. But to be honest...its quite pitch black here. The only light i had was from my windows and those streetlights. I cant belive how light it turned out actually. The second one happened by accident when doggie knocked the tripod over in the middle of the shoot, LOL. Thank you by the way, youre always too sweet #:O)

LOL!!! i was wondering if you had slipped or something in the 2nd... it was your helpful assistant! :] it's pitch black here too... not even any streetlights... hmmm... was thinking much the same as you... turn every light on inside the house & go out & shoot it, or use the truck headlights & see if i find something interesting, have some older shots that are pretty cool, just don't get to the city that often at night :P have a good day! off to work in the garden... :]

Have to agree with Cindy - I like the shot lots but not to sure about the foreground. The homely glow of a light form a window into the darkness makes an excellent shot. Not all night scenes are cityscapes it will be nice to see some dark shots too, maybe a shaft of light penetrating the darkness from an open door and such. The second shot makes for a happy accident some of the best images happen like that and this one is good too.
Now I am thinking you always say your shots suck for the sympathy vote cos they are great as you always get told :p As you have discovered digital camaras work amazingly well with very little light.

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Bloody hell Andreas! Can't u see that this is an awesome night shot??? I love it!! I think u did fantastically well here!! I agree about the branches on the side that are distracting but other than that I really love this shot!!! Yep!! Keep them coming!

Are you sure the second on is headlights? humm...maybe visitors from "up there".. The second is a nice accident. Crop the first and I think if flies! Tom.

Looking great and a wonderful Beam Me Upper!

Totally COOL shots, Andreas!!!! These are your FIRST nightshots???? Quite impressive!!!!! the sky is awesome!!!! Gorgeous country night scene!!!!! and that second one...now that is somethin' else!!!! i LOVE it!!! I agree with Tom...don't think it's headlights...think it's gotta be visitors from "up there!!!!" :) fantastic fotos!!

Neat images Andreas! I want to play too, but it hasn't stopped raining and when it does its foggy like a blanket.:-C) Ah well, got all month I guess

Message edited on: 04/04/2005 01:09

This is one of the better night shots I've seen thus far(house). It is aweseome! And at least you have attempted the night shot unlike me. Cool work! -Peace/Jeff :-)

andreas stop beating yourself up... grrrrrrrrrrrr..... will have to spank you..practise makes perfect.. you hear... well thats what the actress always told the bishop ... keep going... nikki :)

Message edited on: 04/04/2005 13:27

very cool shot!!! i love the way your house is lit up, very eerie looking yet inviting as well!!! nice house btw!!! well done, very well done!!!

Amazing nightshot! Congrats my friend!!!

i like this a lot...neat spooky feel to it...and the outbuildings look cool too!