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"Lights Floating on the Mist"


Photo Information
Copyright: Linda Unger (shelbeesmom) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3989 W: 1084 N: 10892] (48044)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-12-27
Categories: Artwork, Event, Experimental, Nocturnal
Camera: Canon EOS 30D, Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm F4, Hoya PL-CIR 77mm
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/8 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Friday Theme 2008/08/08 "Floating" [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-08-07 4:42
Viewed: 580
Points: 50
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Believe it or not, this is a hand held shot. As Silke and I were finishing up our shoot at Niagara Falls, and heading back to where we parked, I noticed the lights coming from the hotel. These light illuminate the falls on the American side and they are multi-colored, but on this shot, they were all red. I loved the reflections of the wet street too. And the shadows of the people watching the falls.

The mist was incredible, almost like raining and Silke and I had to constantly wipe our lenses and keep the cameras tucked away unless we were shooting.

We were exhausted, but had such a great time and maybe soon we can do that again..
I processed this from RAW, worked some of the green out of the photo and made sure my levels were bright enough to show detail. I had to removed noise in the sky, but I love this pic, reminds me of the fun we had!
Have a great day!
Linda
B-)

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To HeadlessGuy: Thanks Jens!shelbeesmom 1 08-08 07:26
To ttreen: oh me too..oh how I would love it!shelbeesmom 1 08-07 09:23
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  • Great 
  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2847 W: 263 N: 5947] (23588)
  • [2008-08-07 4:43]

I love your interpretation of the theme, Linda
And your colours are superb -- just the way I remember them: rich and WET :)
Superb composition, amazing night capture
TFS
silke

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3563 W: 737 N: 2401] (19058)
  • [2008-08-07 4:46]

Beautiful red, beautiful atmosphere !

v

Olá Linda,
Fantastic atmosphere, great colors. Like a dream
TFS
Raimundo

good night vision!
best regards
mehrdad

Love the light here Linda.
The red glow and silhouettes of the people is just awesome.
Great lead in lines on the ground.
Very unique shot. Well done.
- Vincent

Linda Hi:
Wonderful original, creative and nocturnal theme presentation. Really like the colors and the mist.
Wonderful note, thanks
Excellent, nicely done.
Larry
USA-tfs

  • Great 
  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1372 W: 0 N: 1] (12003)
  • [2008-08-07 6:49]

Hi Linda
Very good nightpicture in a good colour.
Gr Jos

The colorful light beam is a perfect entry to the theme of the week.
Best wishes,
Achim

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1419 W: 31 N: 3063] (12426)
  • [2008-08-07 7:38]

Hi Linda
The red lights has given Niagara quite the atmosphere, most unusual, but quite attractive. I especially like the reflections showing so much texture on the pavement, and of course we must not forget the ferris wheel.
Good shot
Dot

  • Great 
  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1254 W: 75 N: 902] (7908)
  • [2008-08-07 7:59]

Oh, here again Niagara Falls. I know exactly where were you. I love to see the place at night.
Fantastic atmosphere & great colors. It's like a dream. Well done.
Mitra

A-HA! Finally! I didn't think you'd go there without your camera! :) The place is humid alright, it took me a two minute walk, probably even less, to get soaked! But I don't think that's desirable in winter time, though... :)
You know, I was wondering how the place looks by night! But now, grace to you, I know! Thank you!
Wonderful posting, Linda! Hmmm! I was just wondering...do those fabulous red lights "fall" on the American side of the falls? They surely seem directed that way, to me!
Have a wonderful day, big girl, and try to stay out of trouble!

Hi Calamity,
Great colourful nocturnal impression! Lots of details and the "floating light" (wathever that maybe :-) is uperb. A cheerful addition to the Friday theme my dear!
Hans

Ha... We posted each other fav color! I LOVE RED!!!!!

Interesting floating light you have captured.. Oh it looks very cold and wet! I'd love to plan a spring/fall trip!

Tricia

Hi Linda,
Excellent Lighting and the night atmosphere.
The view and theme are very beautiful.Well done my friend.TFS.
Greetings
H.Ayhan

  • Great 
  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1717 W: 16 N: 840] (15143)
  • [2008-08-07 12:10]

This is really gorgeous!! I love the lights and they are floating :) Really great colors and reflection! Have a good day!

hi linda.
this looks like something from 'close encounters'.
excellent clarity for a handheld image.
nice one.
XXX
Brian

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  • Ramdan Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 701 W: 31 N: 1420] (5756)
  • [2008-08-07 17:11]

Hi Linda,
You have broaden my perspective about the theme. Thanks for that. I begin to realize, as Silke did point out earlier that you have tendencies to wet surface. And yes, the colors are always lovely bold.

I particularly like the perspectives here. A very creative presentation for the theme indeed.
Regards,
Ramdan.

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 878 W: 64 N: 1973] (13588)
  • [2008-08-07 17:54]

Hi Linder-- Oh wow--- look at this lighting. Fantastic capture. Love the silhouetting and the colors. BRAVO Miss Linder. TFS Julie

  • Great 
  • andrei Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 229 W: 123 N: 164] (1237)
  • [2008-08-07 23:13]

Linda
I like the way the red horizontal and vertical lines frame the people. Texture on the bricks is great.
TFS
Andrei

Excellent colors and light effects. Great atmosphere.

TFS,
Andreea

Excellent addition to the theme Linda. Bold colours and I like the glistening of the wet pavement. Well composed and good detail,
David

Hi Linda,

Great night shot with superb light and mist for a great silhouette effect. Excellent work.
Dennis

hello Linda,

from the thumbnail look very ordinary but when i opened it ah a lovely shot of the red lights floating.. beautiful night shot the colours are just amazing.. good work always.. tfs..

regards, terry

Hi Linda,

This is great. I really like all of the red in this photo. Mist, rain, fog, etc... all bring me a feeling of mystery and peace at the same time. I like the people in silhouette to the right as well as the details of the walk way.

Cool shot! Lisa

Nice shot. Almost a Black and Red photo.

I like the silhouettes on the right side. I don't care much for the green snow. I think most of the right side is dead weight here.

I suggest a workshop.

Cheers,
Jens

Hiya Linda

Love this shot, great mood to it, lots going on and good detail. Fantastic colour reflections too.

TFS and for joining in the theme

kindr regards Helen

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