Submitter's name:	Francois Corriveau
Title:	Quebec's night beauty
Gear used:	OM-10, Vivitar Series 1 70-210 @ 180mm
Diaphragm:	F8
Shutter speed:	Approx. 3,5 sec. (on B mode)
Film used:	Kodakcolor Gold 200 ASA.
Technical information:	It was my first attempt ever for night photography. I took a shot on auto to have an idea of the right exposure but I knew that the meter would not be correct. Then I switched on B mode, holding the body and the lens firmly and tried several shots.
Subject information:	Well, it's "Le Château Frontenac" in Quebec city. Great castle, n'est-ce pas? I took the picture from Lévis, wich is on the South side of St-Lawrence River. Québec is a beautiful city, especially at night: I hope some of you will have the chance to take Le Chateau by yourselves!
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Comment left by: Olaf Greve (olaf_greve@hotmail.com)

The choice of focal lenght was spot on! The 180mm you chose did a very nice job in compressing the distance just enough to make a nicely filled picture. This is easily on of my favourite submissions, very nice!

Comment left by: Wayne Harridge (wayne.harridge@compaq.com)

This looks a bit like a "composite" shot, I really like the way the castle is "floating".

Comment left by: Barry Bean (bbbean@beancotton.com)

Nice! I've wanted to go to Quebec for a while, and this just adds to the fascination.

Comment left by: Ron Spolarich (caesar2@mediaone.net)

Beautiful shot! However, a tripod is a must. I've taken several shots of this beauty at night last year on our first visit but not from your vantage point. A truly beautiful city!

Comment left by: Francois Corriveau (francoiscorriveau@hotmail.com)

Although it's obvious, I forgot to mention that I used a tripod. Thanks all for the comments!

Comment left by: Boris Grigorov (grigorov@slu.edu)

Beautiful shot. And well composed too. I wander how did the picture on auto turn out to be?

Comment left by: Scott Nelson (scottcnelson@4dv.net)

The choice of kit and film demonstrates once again that it's the photog NOT the tool!

Comment left by: Scott Nelson (scottcnelson@4dv.net)

The choice of kit and film demonstrates once again that it's the photog NOT the tool!

Comment left by: Wiliam Wagenaar (wiliam2@wish.net)

Very nice shot. The chateau really stands out and looks a lot like the ones I saw in France. Was it built with one of them as a model?

Comment left by: siddiq (siddim01@student.ucr.edu)

absolutely charming! i'd love to see the place in life.

Comment left by: Norm (no e-mail specified)

Wow, what a magnificent building.

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