This is the correct way to photograph lava in the twilight or night time: with no flash and on a tripod or completely stationary on a static object and set to take a timer shot. All three of these will give a (relatively) sharp photo. A backpack atop a rock outcrop can make for a good static object. The timer is needed to keep you from shaking/moving the camera during the slow shutter speeds (which can take several seonds). March 8, 2007.