terrace at night
the famous light show of the National Art Museum in Barcelona
the famous light show of the National Art Museum in Barcelona
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This photo was taken in Barcelona, Spain. The apartment I was staying in was on the 6th level, and had a terrace (European word for deck/balcony) where I would enjoy morning cups of coffee and cigarettes. After walking up 300 stairs, its a good thing there was such a nice view as this!Time
It was about 8pm on Saturday April 5th, 2014, when I stepped out onto the terrace for a cigarette after waking up from a nap. As I turned my head, I saw these lights in the sky and *immediately* ran for my camera. No one else was home, so I wasnt sure how long they would be in the sky for. It took a few tries to get it captured just right (no tripod), but I finally ended up with one I am proud of.Lighting
I asked the friend who I was staying with what the lights were for and he explained they were from the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (Museum of the Arts). He said they do it for special events, which is true because every time I stepped out on the terrace at the same time after that, there were no lights to be seen.Equipment
This was shot on my Canon T3i with a Canon 28mm f/1.8 lens, no other equipment was used except for the balcony on which I set me camera for the long exposure.Inspiration
Simply being in another country is inspiration in itself. Seeing the architecture of the old world mixed with something like this "new" technology is pretty amazing. The terrace at night was my favorite part of staying in this apartment. Seeing all of the other apartments with their lights on and laundry hanging, and then with this lighting the sky, it is truly something to remember.Editing
I did not edit this photo aside from sharpening the raw image. I never have been very "into" photoshopping because I believe if you take a good enough picture then it shouldn't need to be altered. On many of my images I try to keep the processing to a minimum. Just enough to get my idea across. Though I appreciate what digital technology has done for us, I like the idea of film, of something being set in stone.In my camera bag
The equipment I have is my Canon T3i, the stock 18mm-50mm f/3.5 lens, a Sigma 10-20mm f/1.4-5.6 wide angle lens, and a disposable camera. I almost always shoot with the stock, because it gives me the ability to zoom more than my wide angle, plus it's SO much lighter. My wide angle is my favorite for shooting people and landscapes, but it also sometimes depends on the subject that I'm shooting. The disposable camera is my choice for film photography; it's lightweight and I don't feel *too* bad if I happen to lose one. There's no focus option which really is a challenge when trying to take a "good" picture. Some of my favorite photos have been with disposable cameras, and I will continue to use them even if I boost my digital camera. I've been wanting to upgrade my gear desperately but haven't had the money to do so. I rented the Canon 28mm f/1.8 lens that I used to take this picture, and that is the next lens I would like to purchase.Feedback
Don't question yourself! Also, if there's a picture that you REALLY want to capture, don't stop until you do. I'm a perfectionist, so focus is key, and if you don't think it's going to look in focus on the big screen, it probably won't. Go back out there and take it again a few times! You don't need fancy equipment to capture a fantastic long exposure. It's about having the eye and the creativity to use what's around you in order to make that happen. I've never owned a tripod (though I probably should) and find myself stacking the craziest things in order to get a shot I want.
