Midnight Sky
I know I have mentioned this before, but so many times we put our cameras away too early in the evening. I am amazed at how interesting images can made long after the sun has set. I love the quality of light just after sunset, but will often continue to explore with my camera deep into the night.
This image was made late one night while on a camping trip with one of my sons boy scout troop. We had eaten a late dinner and the boys were playing some games and so I decided to wander off to photograph. The sun had long since descended below the horizon and the moon was hidden behind some thick clouds in the eastern sky. I focused my camera on the southern horizon and watched the clouds as they moved in. A long exposure (30 seconds) was needed to brighten the sky, yet the mountains still remained nearly silhouetted. There is just a touch of detail in the final print, although it doesn’t show up well in this low res file. The movement of the clouds, to me is very intriguing. The light enhances the feel, as it almost appears to be lit from within. There is a glow, or a luminescence within the image creating a magical feeling. Something very difficult to re-create during the daytime hours.
Being out in the wilderness in the crisp night air, listening to the coyotes howl and making photographs, what else could more refreshing? Shooting at night can be a creatively enhancing experience. It certainly was for me this night.
Recent Comments