I am not as dedicated to photography as I once was. As you have witnessed, when we go on our walks, I am often content to let Sue take the shots with her better phone. Even at the raising of the Pride flag, we both used our phones, not my big camera.
However, at that event, they mentioned that in honour of the beginning of Pride month, the bridge lights would be configured to show a rainbow of colours this week. While the light the bridge in white lights nightly, they do put on a special display periodically, and there have been a few times when I meant to take some photos, but the weather and/or tiredness has made me stay home in the end.
The weather is getting better now, so this time we did go out. The conditions still weren't great with winds and an almost blank and smoky sky, but we decided to make the best of it.
We've shot the bridge lights many times before, but I wanted to get a slightly different angle, one with some foreground, so I chose a spot, lowered my tripod and sat on the grass waiting for the evening to get darker.
I decided to take three exposures. One would be underexposed to darken the sky and lights. Two would be lighter for the buildings. I would later blend them in Lightroom. After some editing, this is the result.
Having done that, I decided to take two more photos, using the three-exposure technique. Without adjusting the tripod, I did zoom in with the lens and took this photo. In my opinions, it didn't turn out as well as the other two, but when I posted all three on fb, my friend thought that he liked this best. Oddly enough, I had even debated whether to bother posting it either there or here.
Once again, leaving the tripod in place, I switched the camera to vertical or portrait mode and got this result. I think the lights came out best in this one, possibly because the night was darker by the time I took this photo. I probably started the shoot a little too early because I get anxious to get on with it.
It was good to get out with the big camera for a change for a specific shoot involving more care and thought than just raising the camera and shooting. I got into longish exposures, so the tripod was a necessity, and using it makes me feel as though I am taking the craft more seriously. Having
said that, it is a bother to port it around unless one has a specific need.
The results show that you and the big camera had a successful outing.
ReplyDeleteLooks great, especially that last one.
ReplyDeleteI like the last one, always a hit with me, lights reflected in water.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos.
ReplyDeleteI like the first and last...because they show the lights reflected! But each does have good qualities. And don't you look the photographer with the tripod and big camera all the way down in the grass! Glad Sue captured those shots too!
ReplyDeleteThese are all beautiful and I love that you have this wonderful bridge as a subject. Pity it isn't lit all the time. I like both the verticals but with a slight pref for the last, darker one. And that horizontal -- fabulous. I also love how you tell the story with Sue's photos showing how you were set up. That just adds to it all.
ReplyDeleteThings do change, don't they? I find my clients who cannot accept this are doomed to be angry.
ReplyDeleteExcellent shots, all, for the colours and the reflections, but the third one is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteI like the last one best, with the reflection!
ReplyDeleteStunning images of the bridge!
ReplyDeleteThat last picture is my favorite. I have a cheap digital camera that I use and it's good for what I take pictures of mostly. As long as I have outside sunlight the pictures come out ok. One day I'll get a better camera.
ReplyDeleteI like the composition of the 1st one best. They are all good though.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your town is committed to honor Pride Week/Month. I read today that several states have passed laws restricting the honoring even when they have lights on bridges that can be turned on. Sad state of affairs down here. We're going backwards instead of forward with recognizing the humanity of everyone.
ReplyDeleteThat last is awesome! But I like them all.
ReplyDeleteI remembered the bridge. You are doing it well rather than cold turkey
ReplyDeleteI vote for the last photo. The colors are reflected more in that shot. The light in the tower and the color reflections in the water emit a ray of hope that people will be more kind to everyone. Seems that Canada is celebrating Pride month better than the U.S. Keep being our hopeful light, at least for another 3 1/2 years. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteYou did a lot of good work on this one.
ReplyDeleteThat town hall always impresses me every time that you 'shoot' it. It's a gorgeous building. You may have said before...maybe I missed it, but how old is that building?
ReplyDeleteThe Carleton Place Town Hall, a Richardsonian Romanesque building, was completed in 1897, designed by architect George W. King. It stands as a landmark, both historically and architecturally, featuring rough stone, round-headed windows, and semi-circular arches. The building's interior includes the Council Chamber, a concert auditorium, and other unique features like a raked stage. Originally, the Council Chamber was known as the "Red Chamber" due to its red satin finish.
DeleteVery pretty. Just wondering how difficult it was for you to resume a standing position?
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredibly well done series of shots. Nice work on the dynamic range to get the details and the colors.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing how you set things up and how you worked through the process.
Yes, tripods can be a royal pain to carry around. I only take mine on a walk when I am hoping for star shots or rushing water.
:)
The shots are all stunning but I love the last two the most.
ReplyDeleteThe comment above said exactly what I was going to say. I hear you about lugging the camera and tripod and all that. The Watson's camera club is going to Purdon's to do the orchids this month and I am giving myself a lecture about using my Best Equipment and taking all that. I don't know if I am going to listen to myself, though as the phone does take good photos.
ReplyDeleteAh yes. It has been awhile since I've done Purdon, but I'll have to give it a miss this year.
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