In the Still of the Night by bmac62
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When the power goes off in my neighborhood it REALLY is dark. Here's the power company getting the transformer problem fixed at about midnight last night. I've not cropped this so you can get a feeling of how pitch black it is when the street lights, etc. are off.
The trucks were so colorful, I had to try my recently acquired camera out in the dark. This is hand held and on an Aperture Priority setting.
First things first. The camera focused without difficulty. My previous camera would have had all sorts of trouble focusing under these conditions.
...got to do more night photography.
Bill:)
Comments (31)
durleybeachbum
Really shows the 'feel' of the event!
kansas
A great night shot. All the black and in the center, the light and activity. I really like this photo.
tennesseecowgirl
You seemed to be pretty pleased with your new camera so far, great to hear, and your recent shots have been pretty amazing keep up the awesome work... even though I can hardly called photography work' to me its all fun. So keep up the awesome 'fun'
drace68
Excellent Bill. Neat that you left so much black around the action.
Rainastorm
This is a really cool, to take a pic of this...love the lights and 'feel' of the image. Very awesome...of course the title of your image brings back the old song "Still of the Night" by Whitesnake lol Keep taking the EXCELLENT pic's Bill! Were sure enjoying them! :-)
PD154
Now you have me singin the Whitesnake song :)...wonderful shot Bill, love the way it comes out of the darkness.
lyron
Great capture!!
neiwil
The neighbours may get suspicious if the lights keep going out and your there with your camera :) Got to say this has come out extremely well, given the low (no) light conditions.
bimm3d
gorgeous photo!!!!
Buffalo1
Fine night shot!
flavia49
excellent shot!!!!
cfulton
Great capture and atmosphere. Sadly this is quite a common reality in our part of the world, far more general than localised. Enjoy the camera, Clive
KarmaSong
This is most impressive indeed, you've captured the panicky moment that many must have been through !
drag
Cool capture, has a cave feel to it.
flora-crassella
fantastic photo!!!!
jendellas
You sure do live in the dark. Great pic.
CavalierLady
The effect you were trying to achieve is perfectly realized, Bill. Adds a new meaning to the term 'painting with light', huh? ;-)
sandra46
super superb photo, excellent night capture, and deep dark for sure!
dbrv6
hand held! Your hand must not move - great night capture.
goodoleboy
A zoom is imperative to capture the true essence of this fine night shot, Bill. It's really rich in lighting and texture. Otherwise, it looks like viewing through the reverse end of binoculars.
orig_buggy
really cool shot!!!! Night photography is a must!!
beachzz
Wow, this is great, the color is sharp and clear and your POV is awesome!!
tizjezzme
How great this turned out, too, Bill ... it does get pretty dark doesn't it.. :) Your camera does a great job! Now go grab the night lights Bill! :)
npauling
What a great night capture, I bet you are thrilled with your new camera.
elfin14doaks
Holy cows, sorry if I offended anyone, it's really dark!!! The trucks are quite colorful, My camera doesn't like the dark very much. Great shot.
anahata.c
really enticing, Bill, and absolutely right that you kept the full night around it. (And you kept it in the center so we could feel how encroaching the dark is.) Imagine seeing this from 3000 B.C., stumbling upon it in the dark: You'd become a believer! Love when photographers give us these glimpses. It's a piece of everyday life, yet it seems from another planet. Wonderful capture, great you shared it.
MagikUnicorn
Sweet night shot
auntietk
Okay, Whitesnake, okay, Five Satins ... they pale in comparison to Cole Porter! "In the sill of the night, as I gaze from my window, at the moon in its flight, my thoughts all stray to you." I love metal, don't get me wrong - but that old Porter classic is ... well ... it's classic! I'm impressed as all getout with your new camera! If I'd taken that shot, it would be all red and blurry. You did a great job! Now I want to see that same scene on a normal night, with the streetlights on, and again during the day. You know ... in your spare time, and all. LOL! :D
katy555
Wonderful light and picture. Excellent photo …
SydneyB
Too cool... ;)