matthewriggle

Pro Mod Camaro performing a burnout at the IHRA World Nationals.

Comments and guidance are greatly appreciated.

This is an old bridge across the Ohio River that planners in the

area would like to tear down. They have run into a little snag

though. It turns out the rare Peregrine Falcon uses it as a home.

Personally, I think it fits the town it serves. Ironton is a river

city that was established in the early 1800's. It contains

architecture from just about every era the US has experienced, and

this older bridge is just part of that broad history.

Comments appreciated.

A local to this small town told me about these cannons when I asked

about where the good photos were. He explained that there were four

of these at this memorial cemetery, and that the iron for them was

manufactured right there in the town. Surrounding it are the

headstones for Civil War soldiers burieds there. I saw an irony in

the fact that this gun was there with them. A sort of cause and

effect. It was a quite sobering experience.

It is about a 3 hour drive (one way) away. I get over that way a few times per year. I will try to shoot something in the morning next time.

Thanks for all the great comments.

This photo is several explosions along with the city's skyline. I

am approx 5 miles away from the city and fireworks. Comments

appreciated.

This is a 30 second exposure of several explosions. Comments

appreciated.

This is a 25 second exposure, and there are actually two different

explosions in the frame. Comments appreciated.

This is a picture of an over-exposed moon, taken around midnight.

There is also a reflection of the moon, which is caused by the

Skylight filter I am using. You can see details of the moon in the

reflection. This was a 6 second exposure on a tripod using a remote

trigger. Comments are appreciated.