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<blockquote data-quote="Pretzel" data-source="post: 396844" data-attributes="member: 12257">I typically like to close down the aperture and ISO and go for longer exposure to capture more sharpness and detail, but you'll get &quot;light auras&quot; from the aperture blades, like you mentioned.&nbsp; Longer exposures allow for more of the ambient &quot;glow&quot; to be captured, though.&nbsp; (see the pic below from quite a while back)[ATTACH]131170[/ATTACH]You'll need a VERY stable tripod, or very stable conditions, with the VR off, and a remote trigger (or shooting in timer mode if you don't have the remote) so that you don't get any shake from activating the shutter.&nbsp; If you have a way to hang your equipment bag underneath the tripod to add a bit of stabilization, I'd recommend it. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />&nbsp; Dial up in manual and shoot with several different settings/exposures to get what you're after.&nbsp; Lower ISO allows for more time, and the closed down aperture allows for more give on the focus.It's really a trial and error thing, from my experience, until you find what works, then you can go off of those settings going forward.&nbsp; I *LOVE* long exposure shots when I can get them, and tend to prefer the light rays from the aperture blades, but I'm sure you'll find a mix you like!Oh...&nbsp; DRESS WARM!&nbsp; LOL</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Pretzel, post: 396844, member: 12257"] I typically like to close down the aperture and ISO and go for longer exposure to capture more sharpness and detail, but you'll get "light auras" from the aperture blades, like you mentioned. Longer exposures allow for more of the ambient "glow" to be captured, though. (see the pic below from quite a while back) [ATTACH=CONFIG]131170._xfImport[/ATTACH] You'll need a VERY stable tripod, or very stable conditions, with the VR off, and a remote trigger (or shooting in timer mode if you don't have the remote) so that you don't get any shake from activating the shutter. If you have a way to hang your equipment bag underneath the tripod to add a bit of stabilization, I'd recommend it. :) Dial up in manual and shoot with several different settings/exposures to get what you're after. Lower ISO allows for more time, and the closed down aperture allows for more give on the focus. It's really a trial and error thing, from my experience, until you find what works, then you can go off of those settings going forward. I *LOVE* long exposure shots when I can get them, and tend to prefer the light rays from the aperture blades, but I'm sure you'll find a mix you like! Oh... DRESS WARM! LOL [/QUOTE]

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