Last week’s photography get-together inspired me to take advantage of our beautiful early spring weather and go out and shoot just for fun. So on Saturday morning, I ignored the paltry amount of sleep I’d gotten the night before and headed out at dawn to photograph Pittsburgh from the North Shore.
One of the best things about this time of day – plenty of parking! I snagged a prime spot and hauled my bag and tripod down to the Allegheny.
This was one of my first shots.
Quite pretty, no? Natural light is beautiful. But I couldn’t resist the thought that a little off camera flash would improve this photo. Wouldn’t a little pop of light on the wooden pillars in the foreground create more depth and draw your eye in through the photo more? I suppose I know myself well, because even though I was heading out to shoot a cityscape, I’d still brought a flash and wireless transmitter & receiver. So, the result…
It’s a subtle difference, but a significant one, I think.
There’s a little flash on the bench in the next photo as well.
But all natural light in this image of the Roberto Clemente Bridge.
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Beautiful, Christina! I’m proud of you for getting up this early. As of today (Wednesday), I’ll say that you’ve inspired me to try the same this coming Saturday. Check in with me on Saturday afternoon to see if that became reality. ;)
Beautiful, Christina! Now I need to do this…looks like fun.
BEEEEEEAAAutiful!! Wow wow wow… love the little pop of flash. Great job. If you ever want to order a huge wall canvas of this photo and send it to me, I wouldn’t argue. I’m just sayin!! :)