The Ayer Building at night! If you've been following my blog, you know that I enjoyed shooting this building in daylight, and at that time I noticed the spotlights above these large figures. I just had to return to see how it all looked at night, and I wasn't disappointed. On the technical side, I shot in Av, or aperture priority mode, which tends to give lights that starburst effect. This photo reinforces one of my shooting mantras: while in Philadelphia, look up! JKEL
Monday, June 20, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
The Swann Fountain
Yeah, it was time for another take on the magnificent Swann Fountain. Previously, I had shot a tighter angle towards City Hall; this time I was shooting a wide angle towards the Free Library and Family Court bldgs. I liked the way the classical architecture of those structures fit into the composition. I chose a cool, calm night to shoot, having learned from previous experience that swimmers will linger here late on a hot night, and a windy night will get you a lot of spray on the lens. Always thinking of putting myself into the best possible position for a successful shoot. Yeah, and it meant that when I dove in I had it all to myself too. JKEL
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