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Swartzy
Nov-21-2006, 08:34 PM
Our local group had a get together again this evening. Boy, was it fun! Thought I would share some of the neat areas for our shoot...downtown at night. Gotta love 45 degrees in Minnesota this time of year.

The Stone Arch Bridge...

http://Swartzy.smugmug.com/photos/112219862-L.jpg

A shot of a walking bridge from atop...

http://Swartzy.smugmug.com/photos/112043960-L.jpg

The Hennipen Avenue Bridge...

http://Swartzy.smugmug.com/photos/112044006-L.jpg

Another from the Stone Arch Bridge on the right side. The blue lights on the building looking through the arch is the Guthrie Theatre.

http://Swartzy.smugmug.com/photos/112034943-L.jpg

and a close up of one part of the Hennipen Avenue bridge leading into town...

http://Swartzy.smugmug.com/photos/112057888-L.jpg

Last but not least, our wonderful city of Minneapolis...

http://Swartzy.smugmug.com/photos/110105741-L.jpg
mwgrice
Nov-21-2006, 08:42 PM
Very nice! I've been in the Twin Cities area a couple of times this year, but I didn't have much of an oportunity to take any pictures.

I particularly like the first and the fourth.
Khaos
Nov-22-2006, 04:49 AM
I really like the stone arch bridge shots. The angle and reflections are fantastic.:thumb
Awais Yaqub
Nov-22-2006, 10:06 AM
:huh
Those are wonderful ! loving your photos ! :clap
RustingInPeace
Nov-22-2006, 11:11 AM
:bow That first shot of the bridge is top notch! It looks perfect! All of the photos are nice but #1 is my fav!
Duckys54
Nov-22-2006, 01:23 PM
The first one I really like because it's an original shot of MPLS that I haven't seen before. The usual angles have been done before.
USAIR
Nov-23-2006, 01:12 PM
Well I was going to say homerun on these but no
It's a grand slam

Very nice love the bridge...very cool reflection too

And #2 great ...wondering anout your treatment on this one

Fred
gefillmore
Nov-23-2006, 04:20 PM
very nice!-

love 'em!!-
controld
Nov-23-2006, 04:30 PM
First pic is my fav too! All great shots - nice and crisp.

- Mike
Swartzy
Nov-23-2006, 06:57 PM
Well I was going to say homerun on these but no
It's a grand slam

Very nice love the bridge...very cool reflection too

And #2 great ...wondering anout your treatment on this one

Fred

Used the Midnight Action on this photo once I did curves/levels in PS. All are RAW shoots and do my initial post processing there (DDP). I had good light even though it was diminishing into evening but had a rail to brace myself as the tripod would not fit.

Thanks again for stopping by and commenting!
Swartzy
Nov-23-2006, 07:30 PM
for taking the time to stop by and comment. It is fun sharing a passion with others who "get" it. My family usually thinks I'm a bit over the top (so what else is new) but they realized a long long time ago we'd have thousands of images around the house. Amazing what 30 years accumulation can do (who knows how many were lost in moves and whatnot).

I sincerely appreciate the kind words and enjoy this forum with so many knowledgeble people contributing. Happy Thanksgiving to you all.
vulcan2912
Nov-26-2006, 04:24 PM
Very nice selection Swartzy.Really enjoyed looking at them.

Gary
davev
Nov-27-2006, 08:20 PM
Keep working at it kid, you'll get the hang of it eventually. :wink

BTW, Nice shots.
JESTER
Nov-28-2006, 11:41 AM
I also like them all but #1 is my favorite. It is so bright and clear. I love all your work.
Swartzy
Dec-02-2006, 12:43 PM
Keep working at it kid, you'll get the hang of it eventually. :wink

BTW, Nice shots.

Someday (when I grow up) I'll actually learn how to use this camera!:rofl
mgd_harvey
Dec-02-2006, 02:52 PM
Awesome shots. All are great, IMO,

Well done.
STLMach1
Dec-02-2006, 07:45 PM
I concur with everyone else! These are fantastic captures! :thumb Keep up the great work and I can't wait to see more.

Michael
Skippy
Dec-03-2006, 01:14 AM
Our local group had a get together again this evening. Boy, was it fun! Thought I would share some of the neat areas for our shoot...downtown at night. Gotta love 45 degrees in Minnesota this time of year.
The Stone Arch Bridge...
A shot of a walking bridge from atop...
The Hennipen Avenue Bridge...
Another from the Stone Arch Bridge on the right side. The blue lights on the building looking through the arch is the Guthrie Theatre.
and a close up of one part of the Hennipen Avenue bridge leading into town...
Last but not least, our wonderful city of Minneapolis...



Beautiful work Swartzy :clap :clap I love those Arches, I like all of them, but those Arches and the reflections look so beautiful.... Skippy
kygarden
Dec-03-2006, 03:11 AM
Love the colors on that bridge! :)
CatOne
Dec-03-2006, 07:35 AM
The top one is FANTASTIC. I love the shapes of the bridge, I love the way you have set the exposure with the repeating crescents in the light, and I love the way you have framed it -- the convergence of the bridge is exactly in a "power point" in the frame by the rule of thirds.

There is a lot of "meat" for the eye to pay attention to... the shapes, the sky, the lights... all of them draw you into the frame. It really, really holds attention.

Excellent photo. The other one of the bridge is "nice" as well, but just compare the two... the second one leads you out of the frame... it just doesn't feel as powerful.

Very well done on #1. :clap
jen_asmirian
Dec-04-2006, 12:44 AM
i love these night shots. they are so clear and sharp. The different angles you shot at are what caught my eye and kepy my attention. i also agree that your first shot is your best. it feels more balanced when comparing the two. I also really like the colors you captured in your 3rd photo.
thdizzy
Dec-04-2006, 10:02 AM
I agree with most...First pic is amazing. I would consider retiring after that one :bow
Swartzy
Dec-07-2006, 06:39 AM
I agree with most...First pic is amazing. I would consider retiring after that one :bow

Heheh, gee, just when I was having fun! I will say that it's about perseverance. Shot those venues before but wanted them better as lighting, stillness of the water, wind (or lack of it better said) were some of the requirments for a new shoot. Sometimes after shooting at a location and reviewing makes me want to return to see if I could get a better angle/vantage point, better exposures, etc. The Hennipen Avenue bridge is one such example. I'll go there again when the water is calm to capture the reflections. Also have some ideas for angles and vantage points.

The last one (Minneapolis shot) was taken a week after my first shoot from that location as I had left the IS on when mounted on the tripod..didn't catch it until post processing....Had to go back......because I've always wanted a real nice copy in case I was to enlarge it.

Thanks for your comments all. Getting feedback is the most powerful way to improve.