One of my favorite Cincy Locations...
Me&MyCandi(5D)
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...I call it CityScapes #7. I've been trying to get it perfect for over two years! Key ingredients include: Having two front porch lights on in front of the pair of white homes in the lower right (One missing this night. They echo the P&G towers in the background), long light trails from the hwy traffic (close, could be better), Nice clear sky (Got it. Clouds move in a long exposure so not desired), Leafless trees for clear views (On the brink of being too full but okay this night) , No cars parked in front of the bar to reveal a purple cast from the Neon (Got it this night)
I stumbled on a way to achieve good exposure balance but I'm afraid it will have to wait till next winter season. I plan to use a Split ND and a polarizer next year to increase the exposure time and to control the blow outs from the Neon at the bar. I try to take the shot during Rush hour as the sun is setting but this night was well past rush hour. (BTW - The Neon says 'City View Tavern' )
The previous shot can be seen at my web site... I never quite liked the WB on the previous one. Comments welcomed.
I stumbled on a way to achieve good exposure balance but I'm afraid it will have to wait till next winter season. I plan to use a Split ND and a polarizer next year to increase the exposure time and to control the blow outs from the Neon at the bar. I try to take the shot during Rush hour as the sun is setting but this night was well past rush hour. (BTW - The Neon says 'City View Tavern' )
The previous shot can be seen at my web site... I never quite liked the WB on the previous one. Comments welcomed.
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The lighting is so soft and warm, it's the right amount for a city sunset. Not too little and not too much!
I never heard of that filter trick, but it sounds intriguing! I don't get much opportunity to shoot neon signs, but I'll be sure to keep that in mind.
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Thanks, with the Cokin filter system, you can put the split where ever you want so I can put the dark part of the filter over the neon or visa versa. You can control the angle of the split as well. With the polarizer and the split ND together, the exposure went from something like 5 secs to 30 secs at f8.
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...with a literal 'line' connecting them!
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Thanks!
I know you're in Cinci, but I thought I was looking at Oakland Ca. I had to look it up to be sure. Ronald Dellums Federal Building
What is the name of the building with the twin towers? Very cool.
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It's the Procter & Gambles Headquarters. It was designed by Kohn, Pederson & Fox and won a AIA Honor award in 1987.
That photo you linked is kinda funny 'cause it has a fountain in the foreground that looks a lot like the main fountain in downtown Cincinnati on Fountain Square!
Nice job.