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California Christmas Lights

MCPhotography — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 16:23:45 GMT

This is my first post here and I hope I do it right. I made this image in Temple City, CA at the city’s tree lighting ceremony. Yes I will fully admit I tried out generative fill and added the stars, I felt it added to the feeling of the image for the people at the city who loved the overall feel.

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Danny — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 16:24:46 GMT

Nice job on your exposure settings! The light trails add a great touch!

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MCPhotography — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 16:38:05 GMT

Thank you very much Danny. I didn’t have a tripod so I had to use a city, concrete trash can. Smelled disgusting but I really wanted this image. Gotta do what you gotta do!

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Tintype_18 — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 18:31:16 GMT

Hold your breath...to steady the camera and avoid the noxious vapors from the trash can. No telling what is in there. Very nice photo! Could you share the model camera and the settings used here? Thanks.

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MCPhotography — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 01:31:04 GMT

John,

Hold your breath is right! Glad you like the image.

EXIF: Canon 5D Mark IV, 16-35mm at 29mm, ISO 250, f10, 5 sec

Re: California Christmas Lights

Brileysdad — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 02:28:00 GMT

Excellent shot! The street light flare is fantastic!