Notes

• Got myself a new lens yesterday, a Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 and went in to town to test it and my Christmas present (a new tripod) out. Typically, after a beautifully clear sky all day, it clouded over once the sun went down, which in London means orange skies from all the light pollution so didnt get very many shots. I did like this one though, and think the lights of the bus going over the bridge finished it nicely

EXIF

• NIKON D300
• Focal Length: 42 mm
• Aperture: f 16
• Shutter: 30 sec
• ISO Speed: 100

Comments

• Lovely shot. I personally would have bracketed to retain the clock face detail, otherwise I love it.
  
  Well done on the new lens.
  
  Gary.
  EgoPimp @ 30th December, 2008
• You can probably get the detail back just by using a layer mask and the "shadows/highlights" function. I don't think they're totally blown out, but it is one of the main features of the photo.
  
  Otherwise I love it. The bridge and the water look great.
  613photo @ 30th December, 2008
• A truly beautiful shot. The composition is very good. Just the clock of the Big Ben is a bit over exposed, besides that it is all great. (The over exposure can be avoided by taking multiple exposures and blending them together; this will yield the same kind of wow effect but with less highlight clipping).
  I wish you lots of fun with your new tripod. It gives you many extra creative possibilities. I just hope you won't have (too many) problems with security.
  LightningPaul @ 1st January, 2009
• What a beautiful view of big ben! :-)
  Claus Petersen @ 3rd January, 2009

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