It doesn't get bluer than this on this cold winter evening on the River Rhone, Arles, France. The unusual colours and the complete softening of sky and water is due to the 'long shutter speed' technique. The camera was on for 30 seconds here. Some people wonder how the star formation comes from the large lanterns on the bridge. That is a side effect of the aperture in the camera. By making the opening through which the light has to go very small, the light 'escapes' in long streaks along the overlaps of the aperture blades. A clever feat of optics, then.
As a passionate Brussels-based photographer, I love to capture the city and its people in an original way. 'More beautiful than reality', some say. And that is also the job of a photographer! Enjoy beautiful (urban) landscapes, street photography, abstract works, etc.. Vivid colours or.. Read more…