Took a night shot at the Grand Canyon and it came out looking like a blurry mess

Drove 3 hours to get there right before sunset, set up my tripod, and all my photos came out blurry. I think I had the ISO too high or maybe I bumped the shutter button. Anyone else struggle with getting clear shots in low light at national parks? What settings do you use?

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jason7320h ago

Check your shutter release cable, even a small vibration can ruin a long exposure.

smith.anna18h agoMost Upvoted

Wait hold on, are you saying a tiny little vibration from the shutter button actually messes up a whole long exposure? I thought as long as the cable is plugged in, you're totally fine. That's bonkers. I've been doing this for years and never once thought about the cable itself shaking the camera. I just assumed the whole point of the remote was to stop you from touching the body. I bet I've ruined dozens of shots without even realizing it because of that stupid little cord flapping around. Now I'm going to be paranoid about every breeze and every step I take near the tripod.