I am new at this night shot deal...I used my cams pre night mode. Here's what my settings indidcated...Field Name: Field Value Maker: Panasonic Model: DMC-FZ20 Exif Version: 0220 Shot Time: 2005:04:04 10:21:21 Digitize Time: 2005:04:04 10:21:21 Compress Rate: 4.0 bits/pixel Exposure Time: 8 Second F Number: 6.5 Minimum F Number: Focal Length: 7.20 mm X Resolution: Y Resolution: ISO Speed Rate: ISO100 Flash: No Flash Light Source: Auto Exposure Program: Normal Subject Area: Custom Rendered: Normal Exposure Mode: Auto Exposure White Balance: Auto Digital Zoom Ratio: Scene Capture Type: Night Scene Gain Control: None Contrast: Normal Saturation: Normal Sharpness: Normal Device Setting Description: Subject Distance Range: Image Unique ID: In case anyone is interested. I think I would have better results if I learned how to do this manually. I have no idea. Since I have no idea...I just went w/the preset night mode, using the top of an auto to steady the shot. All I know is I think this photo kind of sucks. I am thinking less shutter duration may be something to try...for one...maybe higher ISO even? I have no idea. Anyways I applied more than my fair share of post work to this one using PS6. It is a picture of place where they store dead people before they bury them at the Catholic cemetary. If you have enough money then you can prob. reserve a room and gravesite here. Maybe you have to be Catholic too. I have no idea. Is this too much info.? Thanks for looking, -Peace :-)

Here's the thumb. Hopefully the dimensions are correct.

Great shot, beautiful home!

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jeff, dunno why you think it sucks because i sure do like it!!!! i've always liked being able to see inside a lit a building and see what people are doing... now don't go callin' me a peeper guys....i mean...if the curtains and shades are wide open, what are we supposed to do...close our eyes and not look? LOL! Jeff, you can always play around with those settings...tweak them a bit and see what changes occur. that's what i've been doing. go up or down on your exposure and check out the differences, etc. i can't use anything higher than a 100 ISO without tons of grain. I think you did a fantastic job! thanks for all the detailed info!

Looks fine to me :) If you had a slower shutter speed it would be a bit dark ! As Shiela said best way is to try on lots of different settings see which you like best. With your exif info you have a starting point at least. Thx for sharing this Richard

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We too will go to sea in a Sieve,---
To the hills of the Chankly Bore!'
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Their heads are green, and their hands are blue, And they went to sea in a Sieve.

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love what looks like foot prints leading toward/away from the building!!! very well captured!!! another thing you can do is to tripod mount it (i assume you already did it that way to begin with) and take a couple shots, one over exposed and the other under exposed then stack them in photoshop. this way when you blend them you'll have nice detail in the shadow areas with good lighting!!!

ah... i see the window now that's in your gallery :] fine entry jeff

Turned out just fine Dear Chap :]

LOL@Sheila! I hear ya girl! ;) And I think this is a very cool night shot too!! Surely much better than my hopeless attempts!! I love the lighting of the building, very inviting! :)

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Looks so wonderfully inviting!! Such a beautiful house and photo!!

Thanks guys and gals...you all are too kind..but that's ok :-)