What is "blue hour" photography?
Nov 5, 2012 08:54:58 #
Many of you nocturnal types already know that the blue hour is the period of twilight each morning and evening where there is neither full daylight nor complete darkness. The time is considered special because of the quality of the light. Photos taken during this time have better shadow detail and richer color, but still have the appearance of a nighttime scene. The blue hour does not really last an "hour", but closer to about 35 minutes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_hour
The purpose of this topic is get you to post some of your blue hour photos here, and discuss them!
I've posted 3 of mine, under today's (day 310) photo challenge (I've also have a link to a free blue hour calculator):
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-75144-4.html#1261847
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_hour
The purpose of this topic is get you to post some of your blue hour photos here, and discuss them!
I've posted 3 of mine, under today's (day 310) photo challenge (I've also have a link to a free blue hour calculator):
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-75144-4.html#1261847
Nov 5, 2012 12:15:37 #
Royce, I love the blue hour. I seem to prefer eve to morn. But prefer sunrise to sunset. I have been to mono lake a couple times and it's my favorite activity there. Light-painting at the blue hour. Produces some stunning photos. Though I have not done it yet I want to do some old graveyards at blue-hour with light-painting or with low power flash. Any time I do sunset, I try to do blue also. It's also a good time to experiment with tungsten balance. Great fun, thanks for the topic. I will look over your articles when I get a chance.
Nov 5, 2012 12:30:49 #
roycebair wrote:
Many of you nocturnal types already know that the ... (show quote)
Love your work Royce! Especially like the lighthouse shot you did in OR. Fantastic. I'm a native here in OR... been shooting this lighthouse for years, but none to come close to yours. I'm jealous. Thanks for sharing.
Nov 6, 2012 16:09:04 #
Im new here and love being about before dawn - although, as I'm ancient, I have to a nap when I get back! Took this shot a couple of weeks ago at Shell Bay, Dorset, UK. Be grateful for your opinions - it's a great way to learn.
Shell Bay Blue Hour
Same shoot but this one is into Poole Harbour.
Difficult shot to get right - the highlights are burned out - What do you think?
Nov 6, 2012 16:39:47 #
Dug this up from my archives... Taken with a Canon S95 Point & Shoot.
Cannon Beach, OR
Nov 6, 2012 17:27:52 #
roycebair wrote:
Many of you nocturnal types already know that the ... (show quote)
Magnificent photography!!
Maybe one of these days, but for now I'll continue to lurk! :-D :thumbup: :thumbup:
Richard
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Nov 6, 2012 18:55:40 #
Pepsiman wrote:
modom: I know, I can read... Didn't you ever hear the song BLUE MOON?
Glad to hear you can read... my comment was in jest. However, now I'm more confused. What does a song about melancholy have to do with the Blue Hour? Sorry, I'm a bit slow.
Nov 7, 2012 00:54:39 #
mdorn wrote:
What does a song about melancholy have to do with the Blue Hour? Sorry, I'm a bit slow.
Pepsiman wrote:
modom: I know, I can read... Didn't you ever hear the song BLUE MOON?
What does a song about melancholy have to do with the Blue Hour? Sorry, I'm a bit slow.
Mdorn, nothing, you can speed up now!
Nov 7, 2012 08:58:14 #
Pepsiman wrote:
Nice shots BUT no BLUE MOON?
Guess you can take a photo of a blue moon in the blue hour...
as long as nothing prevents you from seeing the horizon and the moon rising.
But you now have to wait for, I think, July or August of 2015.
No blue moon before that.
EstherP
Nov 9, 2012 02:18:28 #
mdorn wrote:
Dug this up from my archives... Taken with a Canon S95 Point & Shoot.
This is drop-dead gorgeous, and one of my favorite locations in the world!
Nov 9, 2012 02:23:17 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Royce, I love the blue hour. I seem to prefer eve ... (show quote)
Graveyards at the blue hour sounds like a fun project, especially with some light painting. ...can't wait to see the results!
Nov 9, 2012 21:04:42 #
roycebair wrote:
This is drop-dead gorgeous, and one of my favorite locations in the world!
Thanks Royce! That is a huge compliment coming from you...
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