DAY 4

NATURE & LANDSCAPES

Night Photography

FINDING LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

When the sun goes down, most photographers put their camera away. After all, what’s the sense of carrying it around when there’s no light to shoot by? But, if you think about it, there is almost always a light source. Even miles away from anything man-made, there’s starlight, and on a night with a full moon the landscape can take on ethereal qualities, especially if there’s snow on the ground.

Light bouncing off a body of water can produce the same effect. When the lights of a village are reflected in the placid waters of a harbor, they glisten. The effect is eerie but serene. The hustle and bustle of daytime is done, and the peaceful tranquility of the night is apparent.

Taking a shot of a harbor at night requires the use of a tripod or other sturdy mount for your camera. Use a wide-angle lens and set the camera to Program mode. Compose your shot, set the self-timer, and press the shutter. —WTD