Posted by DarkElf (Perth, Australia) on 7 October 2008 in Miscellaneous.
just a different take on the previous photo - this one was taken a few minutes later... i couldn't decide which one I like better therefore I am posting both... originally I liked the horizontal orientation better then as I was deciding which one to submit I started liking the vertical composition better... in the end...... I am still not sure ;-)
that evening was my first chance to try some new Neutral Density filters... they are really handy for extended exposures around dusk time when it is not fully dark yet as they allow for long enough exposure time to create nice light trails and lines...
*** I will be back in a few days as I am immensed in the involving process of moving house... see you all soon and thanks for all your comments :-) ***
Update: still finishing off a few chores in the new place so I can only access net at work on limited basis... thanks for your judgements on the last two photos - it seems that most people liked the first one a little better... I hope to be back by the end of the week *fingers crossed*...
thanks to everyone for visiting and commenting... please critique at will - i am looking to learn so any comments and tips are appreciated...
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wow -- i don't know...!! i was thinking the first, but i have had another look and am now not sure -- regardless though, they are both stunning! this one has more detail in the background -- more lovely lights? but i think i do like the framing better on the previous -- a bit sweeter to the punch! but it's up to you mate -- they are both gorgeous!! bravo x2!!!
7 Oct 2008 2:27pm
I really like this but there is something about the previous one I like more.
7 Oct 2008 2:29pm
A perfect image, very beautiful composition, as the previous one, I think that for display on the monitor, it is better to the horizontal version.
8 Oct 2008 4:45am
13 sec for that ! Great.... I do have to try it ! Thank you for the idea !
8 Oct 2008 6:26am
Textbook perfection. Great shot!
8 Oct 2008 12:06pm
Hmm... I think I prefer this version. We have a wider view. Excellent composition and a good work. Well done
8 Oct 2008 3:15pm
An amazing shot. I like the S-curve very much.
8 Oct 2008 5:14pm
I like this framing better... Great night shot!
8 Oct 2008 5:33pm
Lovely long exposure, and I prefer this orientation to yesterdays. ND filters are fun! What time of the evening did you take this at, I've tried some evening photography but keep having problems with glare in the sky!
8 Oct 2008 9:27pm
@DaveB: i think it was around 7pm or just before... i think the best time is when the sky just begins to get dark as then it is easier to balance the lighting across the shot and keep everything well exposed...
Excellent image!!...the curve movement and the stunning lighting. The name of the picture fits right well.
9 Oct 2008 5:53am
nice shot!
9 Oct 2008 6:12am
I love the two of them!
9 Oct 2008 11:31am
I like both versions of the shot. to me the vertical version seems to have more movement and energy, while this horizontal format is more mellow.
9 Oct 2008 2:52pm
Une superbe photo dans une lumière magique bravo.
9 Oct 2008 6:15pm
Nice long time exposure shot. the colour is wonderful. I prefer the vertical version becouse it seems more dymanic image...
Regards.
10 Oct 2008 7:47am
An excellent night shot. Like the great point of view and the "river of light" and curves that it draw. And thank you very much for your kind comment on my picture of leaves, it touch me...
10 Oct 2008 12:48pm
Oh i've forgotten, i prefere this horizontal orientation...
10 Oct 2008 12:50pm
Joli ce serpentin de lumières
10 Oct 2008 1:13pm
I would say I like this one more... in a way it makes more sense to me))
10 Oct 2008 3:55pm
wow... life style with light style
11 Oct 2008 1:08pm
I prefer the portrait frame. just scrolled back to see some of what I have been missing lately. Particularly like the frog and toad blending in so well.
12 Oct 2008 10:18am
Ribbons! Really cool. I have never tried this particular long exposure. Maybe I'll head into San Francisco and see what I can do! Thanks for the inspiration.
14 Oct 2008 4:06am
What an electric image, great colour movement and capture of light. I hope the move goes well, worst job in the world that one :o) Best wishes. Kylie
14 Oct 2008 4:18am
Nice river of light... Looks like lava flowing out of a volcano ! Really an interesting picture !
14 Oct 2008 2:37pm
Hi DarkElf, What a very nice shot ! I love the night pictures, that one is really a good one !
15 Oct 2008 9:51am
very cool. I prefer yesterday's version though although both are great of course !
15 Oct 2008 4:09pm
they both are awesome captures, would be a tough call for me to pick one over the other
15 Oct 2008 10:19pm
Fantastic composition!
15 Oct 2008 10:31pm
both are great pictures!! I personally prefer this one!
16 Oct 2008 4:45am
beautiful shot good luck with moving
16 Oct 2008 5:48am
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16 Oct 2008 6:18pm
Both images are well done - well done!
17 Oct 2008 1:35pm
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