St. Louis Botanical Garden’s Lantern Festival. Thousands of porcelain plates were used to create this fountain. This is a six second exposure using f22 to blur the water and add the “star burst” to the lights. https://greatrivers.smugmug.com/Galleries/Missouri-Botanical-Garden/i-DsjcgCM/A
Tag Archives: Night Photography
So, you want to buy a new camera….
By: Ted Engler Are you thinking about taking better photos? Perhaps you have been using an iPhone camera or other cellphone device and want to produce something more interesting. If you want outstanding photos, there are two things that you need to do: 1. Invest the money in equipment and software and 2. InvestContinue reading “So, you want to buy a new camera….”
Planetarium
Our local Planetarium in St. Louis. This is part of our science center and they do a good job of lighting the top. This is part of the Christmas theme and there is even a bow!
Kansas City Union Station
Here is another photo from Kansas City’s Crown Center Hotel (see previous post). I took this late enough that there were very few cars in the parking lot. Also, it was very nice of the Union Station people to use interesting red lights on the building. This is a three shot HDR photo using aContinue reading “Kansas City Union Station”
Downtown KC
On a recent trip to Kansas City, my hotel unexpectedly gave me a suite on the top floor. The room had sliding window that allowed me to open it and take this photo. Using a table as a tripod, this is a three shot HDR photo shot at an ISO of 200, f7.1 and anContinue reading “Downtown KC”
St. Louis Courthouse
Last week I took the opportunity to visit St. Louis’ downtown area at dusk. Usually I am there for a sporting event or some other occasion and do not have the opportunity to take photos like this or the one before it. Since it is after sundown (dark), it takes time to scout a location,Continue reading “St. Louis Courthouse”
Old Courthouse
My home town of St. Louis, MO has many interesting places to visit. Later this week I will be visiting the downtown area around City Garden, a wonderful sculpture park. Last time I was there it rained but that just added to the atmosphere. However, hopefully the weather will be a little better because thereContinue reading “Old Courthouse”
Devil’s Pool Restaurant
Here is a night photo taken at Big Cedar Lodge near Branson, MO. This was taken hand held with a Nikon D90 using a Nikon 35mm 1.8 lens.
Rum Boogie Cafe
I always found advertisements on the sides of buildings interesting. This “wall art” has made a comeback in many small towns to boost an identity they are trying to convey. Here is a photo from the the not so small town of Memphis. This is a promotion for a night club on Beale Street. I used myContinue reading “Rum Boogie Cafe”
More from Downtown St. Louis
Here is another version of the previous post. This was a very rainy night that produced some great photos! This is a three shot HDR photo (ISO 100, f13) with an average exposure of 6 seconds. Processed in Photomatix and Lightroom.
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