The Dark Night: Photography Week III

A couple stands on the sidewalk near the AMC Palace 9 movie theater in Fort Worth, Texas on Saturday Sept. 7, 2013.



In class we've learned that ironically the time when the photographer has the most control over light-is when it's dark. We were shown stunning images taken in remote locations using a flashlight and prolonged exposure. While I didn't have the time or skill to wait over 6 hours for the stars to move, I was excited to get started on my own image.

I once again explored the downtown area which has a lot of artificial light. After many attempts at trying to shot moving objects such as the horse drawn carriages, I began to explore other areas. The way the light from the bridge cast shadows on the wall with the movie posters, I thought gave the picture a more romantic feel. I did not focus in on the couple walking, but instead tried to capture the whole scene. Again finding the right shutter speed and ISO which wouldn't completely whiten or blur the picture was a challenge. I was also at a loss in positioning my subjects because I was on the other side of the street.

Overall, it was fun to explore the streets at night with a camera in attempt to control the light. One day I would like to attempt some of the photos we saw in class.