Canal's Lights Photo

Photographer’s Note

I shot this one night after walking down Bank St. I came up to a bridge over looking the canal and was surprised at what I saw. It's one of my favourite pics. The rideau canal is quite the sight especially in winter when it becomes the worlds largest outdoor skating rink. Good thing I just happend to have a tripod in my back pocket!

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P-S-I-G (23768) 2005-10-08 10:42

Bonjour Chris,
Bienvenu sur TE.
Très belle prise de nuit. La pose longue nous donne de biens beaux traits lumineux. Belle composition.
Best regards.
Fabrice

sarju (5308) 2005-10-08 13:35

Hola Chris
The depth in this photo is stunning, I also liked the overcast sky .... I have tried taking a photo from this place few times but I was never really this successful in my efforts ... neways thanks for showing me how can it be done so gracefully .
I feel that the sreaks of lights could have been more impressive with a better manipulation of the traffic
anywyas it is a good shot and WElcome to TE btw
cheers .... sarju

rhizomes (15321) 2005-10-08 13:38

Hi Chris !
Welcome on TE !
Congratulation for this nice picture !
The composition and the result are fantastics !!
Christophe

RGatward (19645) 2005-10-08 14:06

Welcome to TE Chris. nice sharp night shot (must have used a tripod. Good framing of the road leading through the shot. One of the things I've learnt on TE is that night shots usually look beat if there's just a touch of residual ligth in the sky. Might be worth thinking about next time.

jmaddocks (563) 2005-10-09 15:42

Hi Chris. Great shot! The last time I ws in Ottawa was 1975, on a school trip. It was beautiful then, and I expect it still is. I hope to bring my family there again one day soon. Your shot is wonderfully composed, with great colour and clarity! Very well taken!

haans_gruber (0) 2005-10-10 11:17

Hi Chris,

Welcome to Trek Earth.com

This is a nice shot.
I read this a few days ago.
I like the part about lucky I had my tripod in my back pocket.
Doesn't everyone carry one in their back pocket?

peace,

haans :)

shahjh (25) 2005-10-10 12:40

Very nice picture. Tv settings looks perfect for this picture.

Thanks for sharing.

zenitlady (219) 2005-10-10 19:41

Hello Chris! What a stunning shot of the canal! Great clarity, and wonderful colours. I'm glad you had that tripod too! Well done! TFP!

Luan (15915) 2005-10-11 4:41

Hello Chris,
very good nice shot, the picture is clear and perfecly lightens up. I like all these lights effect, the framing is well done.
Good job
Cheers
Luan

migsy (349) 2005-10-16 21:01

Wonderful shot - makes me want to run out right now and do the same thing. 8 second exposure - worked out exceptionally well.

Thanks for sharing.

timleahy (2189) 2005-11-02 4:23

Lovely night shot Chris. I love the composition, with the car lights and roadway leading the eye to the distance. Nice colours too, especially the green trees and ther brownish sky. Those pocket tripods are useful, aren't they!

...tim

nispa (57) 2005-11-08 7:39

good foto!!!!

greg64g (11193) 2005-11-16 5:28

Hi Chris

superb managment of the light for this night shot. very good quality.
cheers
greg

amstel (2129) 2005-11-18 15:45

Great composition, nice colours, fantastic sharpness!

alainh (34751) 2005-11-25 2:08

Hello Chris
it was one of your first one !
well composed and with a good gestion of the light.
have a good day
alain

CycleEyes (570) 2005-11-26 22:38

Hi Chris, great exposure and composition. Nice colours and red light is very well captured.
Regards
George

rajhema (1861) 2006-08-07 12:48

Very pretty night shot Chris. light behind the tree line is awesome and the limited light on the street is pretty good. Sharp and beautiful one.
TFS
Rajesh