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Uploaded: 09/04/08 5:38 PM GMT
Big Ben
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Big Ben in London. The Thames is on the other side of the clock, and I'm in a little courtyard using a Gorillapod. This was my first time having the camera vertically oriented with that little flexible tripod. I tested out a few different exposure lengths with varying success. 2-seconds produced a brighter building and sky, but then too much light came through the clock-face and you couldn't see any of the intricate web-like lines in the glass there. So, I settled with a 1-second exposure, resulting in a less-bright overall building that showed a little more detail. As always, this is unedited.

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.TheWhisperer
09/04/08 5:54 PM GMT
You've done really well here. Wish I could get my night captures as clear as this one. Great subject too! Well done!
Ann
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::PatAndre
09/05/08 2:35 AM GMT
I think the lighting is perfect. Exposure wise, you couldn't have done better. Nice work. Focus is purfect also.
Pat
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.Gabbels
09/05/08 11:24 AM GMT
This is absolutely purrrfect! The lighting, details and colors are superb! Excellent work!
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.paul1972
09/05/08 5:01 PM GMT
Love this picture Jeff, an unusual shot of ol' Ben. I like the lighting here, and great focusing too.

Paul
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Sorry if I am sometimes late with my comments and thank yous, timing was never my best quality! MY GALLERY
.Ed1958
09/14/08 10:37 AM GMT
This is one of the most lovely tower of the world. Very stunning picture.
Ed.
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