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Christmas Lights in Helena AL

By Ann Allen Hoover

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Advantage South

December 23, 2009 10:32 AM

Christmas Lights in Helena AL

I went out a couple of nights ago with my camera to take pictures of Christmas lights, and I've decided I really don't have the equipment I need to take good photos at night. These were taken with my Panasonic Lumix TZ4 which I got last year when my old camera died. I enjoy it because it has a wide angle lens and takes much nicer shots than the 5 year old Canon that I had, but it has it's limitations. Wish I had thought to put a nice camera on my wish list this year, but I'm not even sure what I would want. Any suggestions?

Oh well, here are a few I took with the Panasonic...

The Helena Municipal Building has lots of little trees and a nativity scene in lights.....

Helena AL Municipal Building

This house is nearby and has a large yard filled with lights......my best picture didn't include everything, but you can see they have lots of fun decorations.

Christmas Lights Helena AL

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Malcolm Johnston

Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate LTD., Trenton, Ontario - Trenton, ON

Trenton Real Estate

Nightb time photography sure an be tricky. Maybe one of the active rainers will chime in and give you a few tips.

Dec 23, 2009 10:34 AM

John Thomas

E3 Green HOMES - Boulder, CO

EcoBroker, MSEE, MBA

Nice Photos Ann...You must have a good camera to be able to get such good night shots. Thanks for sharing.

Happy Christmas,

john

Dec 23, 2009 10:35 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Ann and those are some wonderful photo pics and "Happy Holidays" from Las Vegas Nevada & VB ;o)

Dec 23, 2009 10:36 AM

Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375

Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions" - Grand Rapids, MI

Real Estate Services You can Trust!

Hi Ann, These are some great shots and beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing, Happy holidays to you and your family.

Dec 23, 2009 10:40 AM

Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Ann, I think your camera did great with the night shots - I don't have much luck with them yet - I'm still learning :-) Merry Christmas Ann!

Dec 23, 2009 10:58 AM

Ann Hayden 636-399-7544

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri - Des Peres, MO

SelectAnn.com

Ann,

The photos look very pretty to me...

Merry Christmas!

Ann

Dec 23, 2009 02:31 PM

Michael and Cheron Lange

Solutions Real Estate - Chandler, AZ

Associate Broker, GRI

Hi Ann... you did a nice job on your night shot! I love xmas lights! Happy Holidays!!!

Cheron

Dec 23, 2009 02:59 PM

Tony & Darcy Cannon

Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT

The C Team

Ann, those are great photos! I love this time of year with all the great light displays! Merry Christmas!

Dec 23, 2009 04:48 PM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Ann,

You asked if anyone had suggestions. I am a bit partial to SLR cameras since I got mine and I and everyone appreciates that nighttime photography is difficult at best. When taking pictures of fireworks, Christmas lights or city lights, is it very important to have a tripod. The slightest movement is highly exaggerated with night lights.

After the tripod, getting your night time settings set correctly makes a big difference.

And then the camera. If you want to invest ( $$ ) in a good camera that will serve you real estate needs as well provide for capturing some of life's precious moments, I would recommend a Nikon, D-5000 . It has a small body and is lighter. it has some awesome features that make photography really fun. The next better one is the Nikon D-90.There are lesser expensive cameras that will also do the trick with less features.

Invest some time before money, go online and spend time learning the features that set cameras apart and then maybe a visit a camera store and learn first hand. After you feel you have a good handle on the issue, it might be time to make the investment. Spend some time researching , it will not be a waste of time. There are many good sites that put things into perspective. All the best.

Here is wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2010

Dec 24, 2009 08:38 AM

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