Yesterday, I mentioned that I had driven over to Columbus, Ohio to catch the skyline in the early morning. This image was taken in the twilight just before sunrise, one of my favorite times of the day for photography.
A month or so back, I described how I scouted locations for my Cincinnati Sunrise shoot via the internet. I used the same process that I described in the previous post. I think that I am really getting good at using the technique.
Apparently, the Columbus dispatch has been around for more than 140 years. Seems like a lot of time for the midwest, 1870 or so.
I drove over to Columbus this morning to catch the skyline in the early morning twilight and came away with this image as my favorite of the day. I'll be sure to share more with your over the next couple of days.
Have a great week!
I pass this bar every morning on the way to work. The light is always on and I wonder if it is still open and who would be in the bar that late or that early? I'll bet that there are a lot of interesting stories about the patrons and their hijinks.
I also wonder what Lisska means? Is it a last name? Was the bar opened by an immigrant and this was his favorite pony's name growing up? Do the patrons all gather here to watch their favorite teams playing "football" back in the old country?
You never know with these things.
| Exposure | 0.025 sec (1/40) |
|---|---|
| Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Focal Length | 45 mm |
| ISO Speed | 1600 |
| Exposure Bias | -0.3 EV |
From a photographer's point of view, I like the B&W version of this image. However, I wish that the street light was not in the scene. I feel like it distracts from the LIsska AR sign. Notice that I stopped down the exposure by 1/3 of a stop to bring the glow from the sign under control.
When it comes to non-photographic art, I generally find myself drawn to watercolors and, dutch masters, and the impressionists. I can name only a handful of current artists beyond the few that I am personally acquainted with. Dale Chihuly is among those few well known artists whose work is instantly recognizable to me.
His name comes so easily to mind because of the beautiful glass medium that he works within and the organic shapes that he creates. His peaces are easily recognizable.
Franklin Park Conservatory, located just east of downtown Columbus, Ohio has a large permanent collection of Chihuly glass sculptures that warrant a visit if you are ever in the area. Installed within the indoor gardens, the sculptures mingle with the gorgeous plants and flowers and can be visited year round without needing to worry about the weather. As an added bonus, many of the pieces are located within the tropical butterfly house.
Lovely art, beautiful flowers, and butterflies. How can you go wrong with a combination like that?
tim mcmurdo 