This house is lit up by a LED head lamp. 15 sec exposure time
and the picture is somewhat lightened in Photoshop.
I've been asked several times how I take my pictures. Here are some facts.
Cameras:
I have a 5 Mpix digital compact camera and now also a digital SLR. I can run anything in manual mode on both cameras.
Automatic mode is good in many situations, but not if your motif is very dark.
Photographing:
I'm not so fond of camera flashlight, but sometimes I have been in a hurry and have to use it. I like to use a tripod and long exposeure times.
This is a slow way to take pictures but the result is mostly better.
If the motif is dark I illuminate it with a powerful torch and use long exposure times. I can then walk around and
light up anything I want from any angel I want.
I usually use Adobe Photoshop to change lightness and contrast, but I have not added or subtracted any objects in the
pictures. The photos are thus very close to true documentary photos.