Everything takes on a different quality at night. Places we pass by everyday that don't even get a second glance all of a sudden change into something else, something that catches our eye. Taking something that is considered ordinary, and turning it into something else, is one of the more interesting challenges in photography. The First Baptist Church in Wakefield is an imposing piece of architecture, with its 180 foot tall spire pointing skyward. The building was constructed approximately 150 years ago.
Traveling to exotic destinations to find that once in a lifetime shot is great, but there are always fantastic opportunities right in your own backyard! You don't need to be in the Faroe islands (although i'd love to go) to find beauty in nature, it is everywhere, all around us! We all have an intricate knowledge of our home turf, use that to your advantage, and you will come away with some great shots!
Mother nature can run the spectrum from full on brutal to absolutely peaceful. From totally ugly to absolutely stunning. Tonight was the latter on both counts. The adage "F8 and be there, coined by "Arthur “Weegee” Fellig" really does hold true. The camera will do you no good if it sits at home in your bag. You might miss another one of Mother Nature's awesome light shows!
