a strangers' approval Photo

Photographer’s Note

so here it is, my very first attempt at a night shot, similar to ones i've long admired here on TE. taken from southbank, looking towards brisbane's cbd. it took me a while to get a result that i was happy with, but i think it's not too bad.

as for the title, i was shooting away and an old chinese man stopped behind me and looked at my lcd screen as i was looking at a shot i'd just taken. i stepped back and showed him. he bent down, looked, smiled and nodded, then walked away. good enough for me!

sabyasachi1212, cunejo200, Jason_teale, kiwi_explorer, JPlumb, ChrisJ, david, Matthew-Watt, Pitoncle has marked this note useful

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Jackos (3441) 2007-04-11 9:18

Hi Craig
it is really good shot. First but successful attempt.
Regards
Jack

JohnTurton (767) 2007-04-11 10:01 [Comment]

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anes_lc (14778) 2007-04-11 10:11

hi craig
great shot....night scene ,i can't never have good results like this:)
thanks for share
anes

puzzle (700) 2007-04-11 11:25

very succesful first night shot! this is first and i cant imagine how successful your next ones will be!
thanks for sharing
leyla

Brendon (285) 2007-04-11 16:52

First at bat after a long winter off and you hit it out of the park. Not too shabby at all. In fact where could one possibly lay fault!
Beautifully smooth texture throughout the waterfront that reflects the skyline. I find that there are some wonderful scenes on TE (like the one you have portrayed) where the photographer leaves slivers of buildings cropped or otherwise on the sides of the frame detracting from the scene. Yours is well balanced from left to right - kudos!
Very sharp/crisp scene - great job all around with this attempt. Waiting for more!
Brendon

mvdisco (11709) 2007-04-12 0:51

Bonsoir Craig,
Nice picture of night of the city of Brisbane, nice colors and point of view of the city,very beautiful shot, well done.
Michel
Many thanks for your comment on my picture : Sunset

sabyasachi1212 (19546) 2007-04-14 8:06

Hi Craig,
For a first attempt, the result is spectacular to say the least. Who wouldn't approve this:)
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

cunejo200 (7243) 2007-04-16 8:25

Hello Craig,
Terrific first night shot. Exposure is just about right resuling in this mighty fine night scene of Brisbane. Good work, and best wishes - Danilo

Jason_teale (703) 2007-04-16 8:58

Same Same but better, I would say! What sets this photo apart from say mine or any other on TE would be the fact that you chose a great location with many interesting colors and textures. I was going to recommend a bit more sharpening but I think that it would destroy the of the sky in the background.

kiwi_explorer (12195) 2007-04-23 4:55

Hi Craig,
Lovely night scene ... well captured. I like the vibrant atmosphere that this image portrays. Well composed ... pretty good job for your first try. Tfs
Cheers,
Renier

John_F_Kennedy (32308) 2007-04-24 7:40

The light was very good here. Nice colours and sharp detail.
Best wishes,
Achim

donluicu (23997) 2007-05-07 12:29

HI Craig
superbe night capture..
excellent game of lights

congrats

loic

JPlumb (3153) 2007-05-08 4:48

Hi Craig, very nice start to your night collection. The water looks like a velvet so I'm guessing it was a little rough and your 30 seconds smoothed it out. Still you have very good reflection from the lights on the water. Very good composition and very good control on the lighting throughout.

Thanks, John

ChrisJ (70485) 2007-05-11 8:21

Hi Craig

A superb result for a 1st attempt with good colour & sharpness. How long has Hitachi replaced MLC?

Julian_K (1055) 2007-05-19 0:01

Hi Craig,
Excellent night time long exposure shot. I really like the reflection of all the different coloured lights on the water. Thanks for sharing,
Jules

david (3978) 2007-05-24 3:43

i like the lights on the river and the nice crop ... you've kept the scene nice and tight. there's not too much blown out either, which is well done.

good effort!

cozy (966) 2007-06-06 13:43

Hi Craig,
The colours, as well as the reflections of course, are stunning! Very nice POV, the clarity of this pic is very good!
Looks like a bustling city, one that struggles to sleep :)
Regards,
Costa.

Matthew-Watt (4473) 2007-07-02 5:34

Hi Graig,

I walked all over this great place today and most probably walked directly through this shot. I have always been a greater fan of the Story Bridge/Kangaroo Point skyline of the city, this being where the taller buildings are at a closer density. It is a great scene. But more and more now, with images like this to help, I like this southern aspect, with the inclusion of the Brisbane Square tower and soon to be Vision. I like the complementary colours provided by the Commissariat Stores and the Treasury Casino. The MLC tower’s weather beacon always ruins a city photo for me, with it’s overpowering beam, but you have changed it into a bit of a feature. The green of 111 George St and blue of Casino Towers all together complete the spectrum of light bordered by the SE Expressway. Brisbane in a rhapsody of colour. I like it.

Matt

Pitoncle (3743) 2009-01-17 9:36

Bonjour Craig,
Très belle maitrise de la lumière qui fait resplendir les couleurs et ressortir les détails.
A bientôt sur TE pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard