Taking LDPs at night - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

adam_p · 10-16-2017, 03:17 PM

Any tips or resources I can read? I know nothing about flash photography and really only care to know enough to take good LDPs at night.

agtex42 · 10-16-2017, 04:09 PM

In for the pro tips! I've been playing around with an on camera speed light for the past month or so, have the equipment to set it up on a stand but haven't messed around with it much yet.

Seems like the basic process is expose for as much ambient light as you want (ie sunset on the horizon) and then adjust flash power as required for proper subject exposure. The hardest part to me seems to be the process of setting up the flash umbrella/animal/hunter to provide quality light on both subjects without any weird shadows.

Casey · 10-16-2017, 04:14 PM

I always use a flash but one can likely get decent results with todays LED flashlights if there is no flash option.

ATX Tyler · 10-16-2017, 05:32 PM

I have a very cheap LED light (it's allows you to dim the brightness up or down as needed) and I literally just had someone hold it in various positions until I liked the result. Here's a recent pic using it and also a link to it on Amazon.

I'm no pro by any means, but for our purposes, it works pretty well.

https://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Ca...r+video+camera

Robby Brown · 10-17-2017, 01:07 PM

You talking about something like this?

This was a 30 sec exposure with a flash fired right before the shutter closed.

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JBT · 10-17-2017, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Robby Brown

You talking about something like this?

This was a 30 sec exposure with a flash fired right before the shutter closed.

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wow! awesome photo

Abcdj · 10-17-2017, 01:32 PM

This is one of my favorite pictures. Besides a kiddos first buck. I love the moon in the back ground. We just used the light bar on the mule for pictures and gutting!

adam_p · 10-18-2017, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Robby Brown

You talking about something like this?

This was a 30 sec exposure with a flash fired right before the shutter closed.

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Well that is way more artsy than I was thinking but you sure got me wanting to try it. How do you determine how long to leave the shutter open and when to set off the flash?

8pointer · 10-18-2017, 10:29 PM

My hunting buddies use headlights and as much light as we can in the background. Take several pictures and keep the good ones. Nothing fantasy but it works. I've gotten where I really try to take the time to attempt to take a good picture. I've killed several good deer in the past that I wish I would have taken a few more pictures to have the memories.

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EastTexan · 10-18-2017, 10:37 PM

I'm definitely not the one to render an opinion. I killed a 153 a few years ago and had to take my night pics with a game camera. lol

horns07 · 12-05-2017, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Robby Brown

You talking about something like this?

This was a 30 sec exposure with a flash fired right before the shutter closed.

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Need more info on this picture

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Shane · 12-05-2017, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by horns07

Need more info on this picture

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30 second exposure for the starry sky. Quick flash for the pig.

sierracharlie338 · 12-05-2017, 10:17 PM

Is there a setting that allows you to manually set off the flash or does the camera do it for you when you set a long exposure?

Robby Brown · 12-06-2017, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by sierracharlie338

Is there a setting that allows you to manually set off the flash or does the camera do it for you when you set a long exposure?

Yes, it's called rear curtain sync. However, I don't have a flash that will do that.

The only flash I had was a manual flash, so I just pressed the test button right before the shutter closed.

sierracharlie338 · 12-06-2017, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Robby Brown

Yes, it's called rear curtain sync. However, I don't have a flash that will do that.

The only flash I had was a manual flash, so I just pressed the test button right before the shutter closed.

Got ya thanks for the info!

Sierracharlie out…

OS_BRANDON · 12-28-2017, 11:24 AM

Different subject but similar technique

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Mike D · 12-28-2017, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Robby Brown

You talking about something like this?

This was a 30 sec exposure with a flash fired right before the shutter closed.

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That’s one of the coolest LDPs I’ve ever seen.

Very well done!

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sierracharlie338 · 12-28-2017, 08:44 PM

I agree nicely done bud!

Sierracharlie out…

ShawnG · 01-08-2018, 12:14 PM

Very nice.

Mike D · 01-08-2018, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Robby Brown

You talking about something like this?

This was a 30 sec exposure with a flash fired right before the shutter closed.

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I keep looking this picture.

Can you share all the info on this shot?

Camera, lens and settings?

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Black Ice · 01-08-2018, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike D

I keep looking this picture.

Can you share all the info on this shot?

Camera, lens and settings?

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X2

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Poolman2001 · 03-12-2018, 02:58 PM

that is a dirty hog

Hoggslayer · 03-12-2018, 03:14 PM

Never take LDPs when night hunting. Always wait until daylight hours to take the pic so you don't get caught.

Oh, and make sure you drag them off the road.

Lawhunter · 03-12-2018, 03:14 PM

Be cautious about night pics. If you shoot 278" deer you may want to wait until the following day. Helps cover your tracks a little when people ask questions.

gonehuntin68 · 03-12-2018, 06:06 PM

For the guys that use their phones to take pictures. Here is one I took of Trent and Fred Eichler with my IPhone using our 40KAP headlamp as a light source.

adam_p · 03-15-2018, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Lawhunter

Be cautious about night pics. If you shoot 278" deer you may want to wait until the following day. Helps cover your tracks a little when people ask questions.

How'd that work out?

boyles77 · 04-07-2018, 01:24 PM

that hog pic is awesome

10-16-2017, 03:17 PM	#1
adam_p Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Pilot Point Hunt In: Grayson, Cooke	Taking LDPs at night Any tips or resources I can read? I know nothing about flash photography and really only care to know enough to take good LDPs at night.

10-16-2017, 04:09 PM	#2
agtex42 Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Corpus Christi Hunt In: Mason & Washington County	In for the pro tips! I've been playing around with an on camera speed light for the past month or so, have the equipment to set it up on a stand but haven't messed around with it much yet. Seems like the basic process is expose for as much ambient light as you want (ie sunset on the horizon) and then adjust flash power as required for proper subject exposure. The hardest part to me seems to be the process of setting up the flash umbrella/animal/hunter to provide quality light on both subjects without any weird shadows. Last edited by agtex42; 10-16-2017 at 04:13 PM.

10-16-2017, 05:32 PM	#4
ATX Tyler Eight Point Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Austin Hunt In: Central, TX	I have a very cheap LED light (it's allows you to dim the brightness up or down as needed) and I literally just had someone hold it in various positions until I liked the result. Here's a recent pic using it and also a link to it on Amazon. I'm no pro by any means, but for our purposes, it works pretty well. https://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Ca...r+video+camera Attached Images

10-17-2017, 01:07 PM	#5
Robby Brown Six Point Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lubbock Hunt In: Motley Co	You talking about something like this? This was a 30 sec exposure with a flash fired right before the shutter closed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by Robby Brown; 10-17-2017 at 01:11 PM.

10-17-2017, 01:32 PM	#7
Abcdj Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Paris Tx Hunt In: Wilbarger county U.S.A.	This is one of my favorite pictures. Besides a kiddos first buck. I love the moon in the back ground. We just used the light bar on the mule for pictures and gutting! Attached Images

10-16-2017, 04:14 PM	#3
Casey Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bulverde	I always use a flash but one can likely get decent results with todays LED flashlights if there is no flash option.

10-18-2017, 10:29 PM	#9
8pointer Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX Hunt In: Schleicher county	Taking LDPs at night My hunting buddies use headlights and as much light as we can in the background. Take several pictures and keep the good ones. Nothing fantasy but it works. I've gotten where I really try to take the time to attempt to take a good picture. I've killed several good deer in the past that I wish I would have taken a few more pictures to have the memories. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by 8pointer; 10-18-2017 at 10:31 PM.

10-18-2017, 10:37 PM	#10
EastTexan Six Point Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: In the woods. Hunt In: Shhhh	I'm definitely not the one to render an opinion. I killed a 153 a few years ago and had to take my night pics with a game camera. lol

12-05-2017, 10:17 PM	#13
sierracharlie338 Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: The Republic of Texas (Houston) Hunt In: Anywhere I can.... seems to be pretty limited these days	Is there a setting that allows you to manually set off the flash or does the camera do it for you when you set a long exposure?

12-28-2017, 11:24 AM	#16
OS_BRANDON Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Antonio	Different subject but similar technique Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-28-2017, 08:44 PM	#18
sierracharlie338 Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: The Republic of Texas (Houston) Hunt In: Anywhere I can.... seems to be pretty limited these days	I agree nicely done bud! Sierracharlie out…

01-08-2018, 12:14 PM	#19
ShawnG Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Abilene Hunt In: Callahan County	Very nice.

03-12-2018, 02:58 PM	#22
Poolman2001 Four Point Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Houston Hunt In: Freer	that is a dirty hog

03-12-2018, 03:14 PM	#23
Hoggslayer Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manvel, TX Hunt In: Open to Offers	Never take LDPs when night hunting. Always wait until daylight hours to take the pic so you don't get caught. Oh, and make sure you drag them off the road.

03-12-2018, 03:14 PM	#24
Lawhunter Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2017	Be cautious about night pics. If you shoot 278" deer you may want to wait until the following day. Helps cover your tracks a little when people ask questions.

03-12-2018, 06:06 PM	#25
gonehuntin68 Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Victoria, TX Hunt In: Victoria county	For the guys that use their phones to take pictures. Here is one I took of Trent and Fred Eichler with my IPhone using our 40KAP headlamp as a light source. Attached Images

04-07-2018, 01:24 PM	#27
boyles77 Spike Join Date: Feb 2018	that hog pic is awesome

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