dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

One thing I have always loved about the members of UHH is the varied photographs they submit for perusal by other members. I have always wanted to take a night time traffic pattern of white lights coming toward me and red lights going away from me. I always put it off until maybe a week ago one of our members submitted such a photograph. It brought back memories from years back that I STILL had never done that.

Recently some of you may have noticed my series on paragliders from above Rincon Point. While up on the hill I happened to walk to the opposite end of the field where people were taking off into the sky and noticed a perfect photo opportunity to try some night photos. Tonight was the night. I knew it would be close to dark at 8:30 so was there with camera on tripod at 8:15. I took a few practice shots to get my picture framed where I wanted it and to make sure it was level with the ocean in the background. These are three photographs showing a progression from dusk to dark. The middle photograph was not cropped in yet so you can see where I was before cropping in.

I hope you like these. I am open to constructive criticism or good suggestions. You won't hurt my feelings because I can always do it again another night.

Dennis

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ChuckMc Loc: Prescott, AZ

Used to live in California and know that area well as I've driven it many times. So, I'm a poor one to evaluate your photos 'cause I love them without thinking. That said, I believe you've accomplished what you set out to do.
Thanks for posting and posting the originals.
Chuck

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Thanks Chuck for taking a look and giving a positive comment.

Dennis

angler Loc: StHelens England

Great set for Dennis especially like number three.I took some similar to this many years ago.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Great set of images!!!! Dennis

ClarkJohnson Loc: Fort Myers, FL and Cohasset, MA

Great shot. Never tried this type of thing, but your description and images re an inspiration to keepn trying things new. Thanks for posting.

buckbrush Loc: Texas then Southwest Oregon

I think you captured the lights perfectly.

Years ago I stopped at the top of the 405 going into the valley and took a nighttime picture and I remember the lights of the cars going away from me. They were vividly red and from your photos I can see that they are now orange. I never paid attention to taillight colors until your photo brought it to my attention. Nice going.

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

Nicely done - especially #3!!

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Well done Dennis!

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Last one is my favorite.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

You've accomplished your objective quite well, Dennis.
--Bob

MSW

looks great - well done!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Nice set

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

I really like the third one.

I have always been interested in doing some thing similar, but it’s tough in the district of flat land and straight roads.

Quixdraw Loc: x

Well done! Haven't shot one in a good few years. Need to throw a tripod in the car next time I'm going to be somewhere at night where there is traffic .