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London Christmas Lights ~ 2021 *UPDATE 3*
- Pen Pusher
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London Christmas Lights ~ 2021 *UPDATE 3*
The Christmas street lights and markets are back on in London although some lights aren't officially switched on until December. About the only changes from previous years are hanging stars instead of snowballs/display boards in Oxford Street and Carnaby Street has an infestation of 600 shimmering psychedelic butterflies as part of a collaboration with the refugee charity Choose Love.
Oxford Street.
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Regent Street.
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Carnaby Street.
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1/15sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-2.7
1/25sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-2.7
More to follow.
Sony α6500 + Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD
Oxford Street.
1/25sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-0.3
1/25sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-0.3
1/25sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-0.3
Regent Street.
1/15sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-0.3
1/13sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-1
1/15sec - f/2.8 - ISO125 - Exposure Bias/-1.3
1/15sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-1.3
1/15sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-1.3
Carnaby Street.
1/10sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-0.3
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1/10sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-2.7
1/15sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-2.7
1/25sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-2.7
More to follow.
Sony α6500 + Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD
Last edited by Pen Pusher on Sat Dec 18, 2021 2:09 pm, edited 3 times in total.
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Re: London Christmas Lights ~ 2021
Superb, as usual
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Re: London Christmas Lights ~ 2021
Very nice and I like them a lot... thanks once again for showing these pictures!
Re: London Christmas Lights ~ 2021
very nice Brian always look forward to your Bimbles
Comfortably Numb
Re: London Christmas Lights ~ 2021
Beautiful shots Pen Pusher. Thanks for adding your settings, us lesser mortals can try to apply the technique locally.
Re: London Christmas Lights ~ 2021
100% agree, and there is the problem if I could buy the same kit could try and get shots as nice and crisp as these but 100% unlikely. Great Shots always love looking at your offerings around London.
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Re: London Christmas Lights ~ 2021
It's not that difficult, but then again I've had lots pf practice. When I started out I used the standard rule of thumb that the shutter speed equals the focal length of the lens. i.e. 24mm lens = 1/24th second. Over the years I gradually dropped the shutter speed and now with 5-axis stabilisation, I can hand hold down to about 1/2 second.
Re: London Christmas Lights ~ 2021
Now you are showing off. Keep them coming, worth logging on just for these and forget the aircraft.Pen Pusher wrote: ↑Thu Nov 25, 2021 10:47 amIt's not that difficult, but then again I've had lots pf practice. When I started out I used the standard rule of thumb that the shutter speed equals the focal length of the lens. i.e. 24mm lens = 1/24th second. Over the years I gradually dropped the shutter speed and now with 5-axis stabilisation, I can hand hold down to about 1/2 second.
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Re: London Christmas Lights ~ 2021 *UPDATE 1*
Kings Cross ~ Coal Drops Yard - Lewis Cubitt Square - West Handyside Canopy
Coal Drops Yard
Wasn’t sure about the 28ft tall Christmas Tree in Coal Drops Yard until I got inside and then the changing psychedelic colours and movement of the strip lights reflecting off the angled mirrors gave the impression of being in the opening titles of Doctor Who.
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03 1/5sec - f/2.8 - ISO160 - Exposure Bias/-1
04 1/5sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-1
05 1/5sec - f/3.2 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-1
06 1/5sec - f/3.2 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-1
The curling lanes are plastic and not ice and the stones have little wheels on the underside.
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08 1/25sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/0
Lewis Cubitt Square
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13 1/3sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/0
West Handyside Canopy
(The canopy roof was constructed in 1888 to provide a covered area for unloading of fish and other perishable goods. The goods were unloaded from railway carriages for distribution around London)
14 1/5sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-1
15 1/5sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-1
Sony α6500 + Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD
Coal Drops Yard
Wasn’t sure about the 28ft tall Christmas Tree in Coal Drops Yard until I got inside and then the changing psychedelic colours and movement of the strip lights reflecting off the angled mirrors gave the impression of being in the opening titles of Doctor Who.
01 1/8sec - f/2.8 - ISO200 - Exposure Bias/0
02 1/8sec - f/2.8 - ISO200 - Exposure Bias/0
03 1/5sec - f/2.8 - ISO160 - Exposure Bias/-1
04 1/5sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-1
05 1/5sec - f/3.2 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-1
06 1/5sec - f/3.2 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-1
The curling lanes are plastic and not ice and the stones have little wheels on the underside.
07 1/25sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/0
08 1/25sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/0
Lewis Cubitt Square
09 1/5sec - f/3.5 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-3.3
10 1/5sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-1.3
11 1/3sec - f/2.8 - ISO250 - Exposure Bias/0
12 1/3sec - f/2.8 - ISO250 - Exposure Bias/0
13 1/3sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/0
West Handyside Canopy
(The canopy roof was constructed in 1888 to provide a covered area for unloading of fish and other perishable goods. The goods were unloaded from railway carriages for distribution around London)
14 1/5sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-1
15 1/5sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-1
Sony α6500 + Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD
Re: London Christmas Lights ~ 2021 *UPDATE 1*
Morning Brian, absolutely stunning pictures mate. I have enjoyed looking at them all so thanks for showing us.
Regards Glenn
Regards Glenn
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Re: London Christmas Lights ~ 2021 *UPDATE 1*
Just great technique and composition, lovely.
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Re: London Christmas Lights ~ 2021 *UPDATE 1*
another superb collection
Re: London Christmas Lights ~ 2021 *UPDATE 1*
Great shots as always Brian.
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Re: London Christmas Lights ~ 2021 *UPDATE 2*
UPDATE 2 - Covent Garden
The Christmas Tree is around 55ft high and covered with 30,000 lights.
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Whatshisname’s Happy Balloon Dog.
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1/40sec - f/2 - ISO320 - Exposure Bias/0
The 2021 LEGO® display is a ‘Christmas Carousel of Creativity’ which is inspired by the 2021 LEGO® Holiday TV advert.
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Frozen Forest.
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The Christmas Tree is around 55ft high and covered with 30,000 lights.
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1/40sec - f/2 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/0
1/30sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-0.7
1/30sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-0.7
1/30sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-0.7
1/50sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-0.7
Whatshisname’s Happy Balloon Dog.
1/100sec - f/2 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-07
1/40sec - f/2 - ISO320 - Exposure Bias/0
The 2021 LEGO® display is a ‘Christmas Carousel of Creativity’ which is inspired by the 2021 LEGO® Holiday TV advert.
1/20sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-0.7
1/40sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-0.7
1/60sec - f/2.8 - ISO200 - Exposure Bias/-0.7
1/30sec - f/2.8 - ISO250 - Exposure Bias/-0.7
1/60sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-0.7
1/8sec - f/2.8 - ISO400 - Exposure Bias/-0.7
Frozen Forest.
1/25sec - f/2.8 - ISO100 - Exposure Bias/-0.7
Re: London Christmas Lights ~ 2021 *UPDATE 2*
Another very nice set I like the lack of people, doubt the patrons of Covent garden do though,
Phil
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Re: London Christmas Lights ~ 2021 *UPDATE 2*
Very nice pictures from Covent Garden!
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Re: London Christmas Lights ~ 2021 *UPDATE 2*
Top quality pictures
I knew these would be good. The depth of colour and depth of field really makes for a stunning result
I knew these would be good. The depth of colour and depth of field really makes for a stunning result
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Re: London Christmas Lights ~ 2021 *UPDATE 2*
Excellent as always Brian really enjoy looking at your trips round London.
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Re: London Christmas Lights ~ 2021 *UPDATE 2*
Fantastic pictures!
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Re: London Christmas Lights ~ 2021 *UPDATE 2*
Great shots! Makes me miss living there!
I used to love Regent Street at Christmas!
Are these shots HDR?
I used to love Regent Street at Christmas!
Are these shots HDR?
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