Sue required a night photo, so we headed to the bridge to photograph the lights. You have seen the special colour displays several times over the past year, but what we didn't know was that they routinely light with plain white lights at other times.
I ran into trouble right away when I discovered that my tripod had lost a piece and was, therefore, dysfunctional. I resorted to hand-holding the camera at a high ISO and slow shutter speed, and the results were acceptable.
Sue and I parted for a few minutes. She walked over to take photos on the other side of the bridge while I decided to to stash my useless tripod in the car and drive over to meet her. I took the following photo from where I had parked the car.
It was at that point that I lost my car keys. I checked my pockets and the car seats about three times before finding them on the ground, beside the car. Phew!
Meanwhile, Sue was not having much success on the other side, for she couldn't get past the snowbanks from snow clearing over there.
Between a broken tripod, lost keys, and a lack of accessibility, it was not the finest of outings. I picture returning, unencumbered by hats, boots, mitts, coats, and a functional tripod on a deliciously warm summer eve when we can take our sweet time taking whatever photos that our little, beating hearts desire.
24 comments:
Glad the keys were found. Some good photos of the night time version of the bridge & building.
I never venture forth at night to take photos. Hmmm…
Some great photos of bridge and big building beyond. I'd like to see those same shots in daytime...or have I already?
Interesting work arounds you made on a winter's night.
Maybe you need to get a monopod. Less parts to lose.
I like your thinking! These are the last dark days of winter.
@Barbara: I have posted photos of the bridge and townhall, but the lights aren't on during the day.
The first photo has a spooky look to it. Neat!
I like the B&W photos. Panic would have been coursing through my body over lost keys.
Oh you got some fine shots, despite the setbacks! I'm always here for the monochrome. BTW I once lost my right-hand diamond ring while photographing a cemetery. But I found it. The ring, I mean. Long story with a happy ending. xoxo
I'm always terrified when I can't find my keys even though I have a spare set at home. The hassle would be awful! Night shots are eerie and have their own ambiance.
Not every outing is a hit but the nice thing is that this is local -- so not expensive to return when the weather and all is better!
It was good that you got home in one piece! Love the reflection of the bridge in the water in the B&W.
Your black and whites give it kind of a mysterious, spooky look. Very artistic.
Oh boy, one of those nights.
That first photo is especially pleasing to my eyes!!!! I love the detail of the architecture!
PipeTobacco
Un excelente trabajo de fotografías nocturnas con ese maravilloso aporte que conceden los reflejos y un buen gusto total. Abrazo
An elegant photo. If possible love see the inside.
Despite your troubles, those are some fine photos.
Nevertheless, some decent shots.
The black and white shot turns out fine there.
Great B&W images. For handheld at night, amazingly well done!
The first two shots with the bridge and its reflection looked very atmospheric. i agree with your assessment that the B&W works better. Hope the missing tripod part can be found and glad the keys were found.
Mosquito time, in the halcyon dimness you describe.
For handheld, these are amazing. Good stuff there, in spite of trauma. My brother-in-law once lost his keys, he thought, on one of our woodland trails. Great searching ensued. We found them in the outhouse.
Hey, two melting days forecast.,
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