The Light At Night | Ptllll
November 1, 2021Shooting at night is pure magic.
You have to get the timing right.
It’s all about The Blue Hour.
I checked the forecast for Sunset and it said 17:38pm. However, I noticed the light levels dropping by 16:30pm
There were no clouds and I felt it looked promising for some nice Blue Light. I grabbed my tripod and walked up to Maida Vale Station.
I was shooting with my X-Pro2 and the stunning XF14mm F2.8.
I really love the 14mm - it’s a very expansive view. Once my camera was in place, I set up, my camera with the following settings:
ISO: 100
Aperture Priority: F22
Shutter Speed fluctuated between 20 seconds right up to 30 seconds.
I pre -set my focus to 1 meter for maximum depth of field.
Using a Wide-Angle Lens is all about getting close to the foreground interest. With the 14mm, it is stunning how close I can get and still capture a vast scene.
The light trails look gorgeous.
I was after real character tonight.
I was hoping for straight lines and curves.
It’s waiting game.
With the clock ticking, the Blue Light doesn’t last long, 40 minutes is a blessing.
I had to change my position a few times to get the right spot. I love this junction at Maida Vale - it also happens to be a death trap, many accidents have occurred at thus roundabout.
I was happy with that last image - a perfect balance between lines and curves.
My next mission is Piccadilly Circus - that should be spectacular.
To be continued.
Thanks for reading.