lighttrekker

I really like this shot, both for the depth and darkness as well as the composition.

'Tis the season for Stars and Stripes.

I was privileged recently to visit Shenzhen and observe behind-the-

scenes dealings between a Houston businessman and local Chinese

professionals.

Thanks, all. I literally stumbled across the temple while shooting scooters and motorcycles parked in rows outside the main gate. I poked my head around the corner and discovered a small, interesting place to spend more of my afternoon.

Busy shoppers at Hong Kong's Times Square, Central District. I found the colors and

vibes on the streets are surpassed only by the sense of elegance and aesthetics of the

interior architectures of the many modern shopping centers in this great city.

Sounds like a good time seeing familiar things in a "different light". This looks like an alien landscape but strangely similar to things we know. Different light sources and types add much color and depth to the whole image. I like it.

Yueh Hai Ching Temple -- Wak Hai Cheng Bio in Teochew -- is the

oldest Taoist temple in Singapore. It lies among the skyscrapers of the

central financial district. In the courtyard, an array of massive incense

coils carry prayers to ancentors' spirits.

Life at home will never be the same. The magnificence of such a

huge living creature can be quite humbling for a tiny, short-lived

human.

The drama unique to an ancient forest becomes abundantly clear when

standing in the shadows of a giant redwood grove.

After months of waiting, St. Patrick delivered a great display of

aurora. The skies were looking very Irish green for several hours.

Making key observations.

Works solidly for me. Really interesting light, textures, and shade in every view of the image. Superb composition.

Aurora photographs ALWAYS turn out different than you expect. This

was a nice surprise.

Wonderful composition. I am also very envious, because we in Fairbanks, Alaska, have had very few opportunities to view the aurora this year. Thanks for sharing, and keep up the good work!

 

Larry Ledlow

 

 

Second in a series. Scanned with Epson Perfection 3200 from 120

Provia 400F.

Thanks for the nice comments, y'all. In the coming weeks I'll have some more scanned in. The auroral displays absolutely fascinate me. (They must, since I have to bundle up and venture out at 20 or 30 below.)

 

Perhaps just as interesting are the Native legends and beliefs about the lights. For a quick overview, here is a good link:

http://www.gi.alaska.edu/ScienceForum/ASF1/197.html

 

The site, operated by the Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, also has a lot of other background articles. Here's the index:

http://www.gi.alaska.edu/ScienceForum/aurora.html

 

I would also like to acknowledge the inspiration and technical insight provided by photographer and former Fairbanksan Jan Curtis.

After five years of chasing aurora around Interior Alaska on 35mm, I

finally transitioned to 645. This is one of the first results in

the new format. Scanned with Epson Perfection 3200 from Provia 400F.

Well integrated scene elements with no rough transitions anywhere. Soothing to scan across. Great timing. Lots of dynamics in the light, textures, and curves.