okay, thanks a lot.
I'm shooting on semi automatic ^^ I mean I choose the function A or S. But I find the M one not convenient as it needs much more time to take a shot.

This post was edited by erelav on Feb 12 2013 05:08pm

I know what you mean. Thanks a lot =)

my guess is you shot it hand held
with that low light you are way better off with a decent tripod and even a remote trigger
if you shoot it hand held again try settings similar to this:
iso - you going to have to pump this high
shutter speed - 1/125 or up, depending how steady your hand is
apereture - between f/11 and f/16
with that your shots should be sharp and in focus but with the high iso its going to be grainy

if you can use a tripod
iso - 100 or 200
shutter speed - keep it open as long as needed
apereture - f/11 or above

that should help

also read up on rule of thirds
think it would look way better with the horizon on the bottom 1/3rd and include the top of the tree in the shot

This post was edited by jayandnix on Feb 13 2013 10:45am

How did your shoot go jayandnix ? All done?

thank you mate I'll try that soon.
And btw I don't like rules like the one of thirds, it makes it not that natural. It's just like when you teach drawing to a kid : telling him how to draw a body with only a few lines. It's way better to let him experiment and express himself by drawing. I don't know if it's clear .. It's quite complex.

i know what you mean but you have to stick to them and practice it, and then later on you can break the rules when you know it will make it better
i gaurentee that shot will look so much better shot that way

okay thank u all

Hey guys could u help me to choose a tripod pls? I'd like to buy one but I have no idea of where and wich one to choose.
Is it better to buy one on the internet? I went to the "Fnac" last week and they told me the best one for what I needed was at about 60 euros (which is quite a lot for my "student" budget).
So I need a tripod for my Sony a390, with the lens 18-55..
any advice?