January 8 - Flicker

For today's picture, I wanted to contrast 3 different shutter speeds. I used a flickering candle in a dark room as my "subject".

This image was taken with the camera's Auto feature, flash on. Notice how dull the image looks.


Shutter Speed: 1/80 second
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 100

This next image was with a slower shutter speed, flash off - very nice. Captures the subtle light of the candle flame nicely, I think.
Shutter Speed: 1/5 second
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 100

This image was with a very slow shutter speed and it totally blows out the light and ruins the picture.

Shutter Speed: 15 seconds
Aperture: f/22
ISO: 100

I enjoyed doing this little experiment in light. I always have THE HARDEST time with night photography. It's good to know that there is hope :-)