The Magic of Night
Available light isn’t just about shooting in the day. The night offers as many opportunities for photography as the day does. Though there is a different set of challenges to be overcome, the beauty of a city at twilight and in the heart of the evening can be a great source of images.
The reduced quantity of light is the major obstacle that I have to face when shooting. A tripod often becomes an essential tool for producing these kinds of photographs, but barring that, I won’t hesitate to brace my camera against a wall or a table in order to achieve a sharp photograph.
Artificial light sources are unpredictable, which may prove a headache to some photographers, but offer me some pleasant surprises. A mix of tungsten, fluorescent, ...
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