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Reader Stories: Photography Assignment 58 - Night Photography

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Our learning assignment for December is Night Photography. With the days being short this time of year, its a great time to explore light and exposure by trying some night photography. The following is a list of current entries. When viewing an entry click on the image to see it full size. If you wish to enter the photography contest please see the contest announcement for more details.

Entry 1 by Sandeep for Night Photography Assignment

Long Exposure shot of holiday lights at Chicago Botanic Garden at night. Taken at 4seconds, f/5.6. I zoomed the lens in and out to create the effect of explosion of lights. Merry Christmas to everyon…More

Entry 1 by cc3 for Night Photography Assignment

This photo was taken around 6 or 6 30. I had actually gone out to experiment with taking long exposure shots of the freeway and had only come across this potential shot on the way home. The settings …More

Entry 1 by mountain_twilight for Night Photography Assignment

"Christmas California Style"The reflected lights of the brightly lit Spanish styled buildings against a backdrop of silhouetted palm trees and mountains depict a festive yet non-traditional holiday s…More

Entry 2 by RamiS for Night Photography Assignment

One of my favorite subjects in Turku. In summer you can walk by the river and stop for drink in those ships. In winter only few of them are open as restaurant but the view in great.In background you …More

Entry 1 by RamiS for Night Photography Assignment

The Old Great Square in Turku. Place where they keep Christmas markets in December and in background is the building with balcony from where Christmas peace is declared. The event is broadcast even o…More

Entry 1 by RBisme for Night Photography Assignment

I took this photo at around 7pm, well after sunset. The f-stop was set at 5.0 and I believe the shutter speed was 13". Even though it was dark I was able to get some good color out of the sky. It was…More

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I took this picture around 7pm, well after sunset. I was still able to get some color. I used my Canon Xsi w/18-55mm lens. F-stop was 5.0 and I think shutter speed was 13". I took many photographs be…More

Entry 1 by GTPugh for Night Photography Assignment

I wanted to take a image of the mall early in the morning before the shopper arrived to show the mall with no people and the effects of Christmas lights. This image was taken around 6:30AM. Using a t…More

Entry 1 by Bittasa for Night Photography Assignment

Patio furniture covered in snow from a late night snow storm in the south. Measurable snow in this area is a rare occasion. Photo taken in the dark with night settings on, with my new Canon Rebel XSi…More

Entry 1 by WilliamHaley for Night Photography Assignment

Tis the Season. This shot was taken at the end of an 80th Birthday Party celebration in the quaint City of Hallowell, Maine. Though I don't really care for snow that much, it was truly beautiful with…More

Entry 1 by sfriel for Night Photography Assignment

Bicentennial Tower* Bicentennial Tower Erie, PA, USA, The tower was built to promote tourism in Erie, PA. Their is a small tomb placed in floor with odd effects from this era, to be opened in 200 yea…More

Entry 1 by Pam Sanford for Night Photography Assignment

This was taken before the moon rose. The slightly blurry image, the green tint of the light, and a fine mist combine to give the impression that you are looking into another place or time! I love the…More

Entry 2 by Sandi.OReilly for Night Photography Assignment

Front Door Wreath: The front door was under a covered porch, so really dark, with two small lighted Christmas trees on either side of the top of the steps. I took a shot first with a flash. My goal w…More

Entry 1 by Sandi.OReilly for Night Photography Assignment

Moon Rising: I took pictures of the full moon on the 1st and decided to shoot some more on the 4th, which this is one of those shots, to see what the moon would look like as it started it's change ba…More

Entry 2 by Pam Sanford for Night Assignment

This was taken at the Am Trak train station in Chipley, Florida. There is a small park next to the station with a gazebo. The gazebo, park and station was surrounded by lights and lighted figures. Th…More

Entry 1 by rm28157 for Night Assignment

Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, England.Fishing Boats alongside the Harbour Wall at 20:40.This shot was taken using a Nikon D60 with the standard 18-55 mm Lens mounted on a 'mini' tripod.55mm, 10Secs @ f18…More

Entry 1 by DavvidLan for Night Assignment

This bronze sculpture is a monument to the hard working fishermen of Isala de la Femme, and the other islands and communities that make up Sicily, all part of the foundation of the fishing industry t…More

Entry 2 by DavvidLan for Night Assignment

This photo shows a very unusual sea bird- the Night Heron. I've wanted to capture a picture of this Heron for months, as it sits on the ropes that moor the whale watching boats to Fisherman's Wharf. …More

Entry 1 by Mushfiq for Night Assignment

There were some roadworks taking place right at the back of my house last night, this image shows one of the two dump trucks being loaded by a bulldozer. I thought this shows the flurry of activity n…More

Entry 1 by LydJoys for Night Assignment

Since I was quickly running out of time to enter December's night challenge, I decided to grab my camera and head to downtown Chattanooga today to see what shots I could possibly come up with. Luckil…More

Entry 2 by mountaintwilight for Night Assignment

"Bell Tower on a December Night"This photo depicts the festive architectural lighting of a Spanish style Bell Tower in my community. I wanted to capture the contrast between the brightly lit foregrou…More

Entry 1 by Val4028 for Night Assignment

Mantle/Fireplace in the great room of my home. I used small Christmas tree lights to warp around the reindeer and placed the poinsettias in front of the fire place. You can see Frosty in the backgrou…More

Entry 1 by jlfoto for Night Assignment

I saw this as I was walking down Market street on my way to dinner. I was running late, so only had a few minutes. I didn't have a tripod, but there was a newspaper stand t the curb. I used the expos…More

Entry 1 by Sandydanc1 for Night Assignment

Late evening photo of a tomato factory. Bitter cold temperatures and enough light to catch steam coming out of the factory. Just the right lighting for a great shot. Found that below freezing tempera…More

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