Digital Camera World - UK (2020-03)

fter the sun sets, cities

become different places.

Locations that were not

particularly photogenic

in the stark light of

day begin to become beautiful under

artificial illumination. These are places

like the roads and tramlines that

snake their way through a city; the lit

backstreets; and the multi-coloured

lighting from signage. All can be

used as backdrops to your shots.

There are a few things you’ll need to

shoot the city at night. First on the list

is a tripod, an essential tool when you

are dealing with longer exposures.

You’ll also want a camera that has

a high ISO capability, and a fast lens

for handheld shots. A torch would be

useful to check settings on the camera

(always use a red torch if you are doing

any sort of astrophotography), and

could be used for light painting.

Last of all, make sure you’ve got a

warm jacket, especially if you’re shooting

in places where the temperature might

suddenly plummet in the evening.

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Shoot at night

Tim Cornbill explains how the

city comes alives after dark,

and reveals techniques

for capturing its magic

Urban

Photography

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