Okay, I finally did the whole RTFM thing and I think Im getting into the ballpark on my settings. Next phase is to find a better place to shoot (these were shot in front of my house) and to start experimenting with different angles and perspectives.
Heres the latest results, and I apoligize for the weird angle. I have a very old basic tripod, and our street has a pretty significant crown to it.
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