Hi @jacobtothe
Taking photos at night has a high degree of difficulty, especially in terms of lighting. You know, lighting is one of the most important elements in photography.
You're totally crazy for taking photos at night using only the light from your flashlight and it makes for some great photos. I mean the first photo.
I snapped about 35 shots and these 4 were the best of the lot. Not saying much, I know. Most were complete waste with motion blur and no focus.
Yes, everything requires great sacrifice.
Moreover, you have to hold a flashlight in your hand, and your other hand must focus on your smartphone camera. Or are you scared because you're alone on a lonely street at night? lol
It's the unsteadiness of trying to hold a smartphone steady while also taping a button all with just one hand. I have nothing much to be scared of. I carry a gun on my walks just in case the flashlight and noise don't deter threats. Black bears and mountain lions have occasionally been seen, but the only critters I saw tonight were a couple cows behind a fence.