Photographs in the "Blue Hour"

[rcarca]

Per Wikipedia: "The blue hour is the period of twilight... where there is neither full daylight nor complete darkness. The time is considered special because of the quality of the light". You guys all know that, but in some ways to me it is even more special than the golden hour. Well here are two shots I was determined to get in the "blue hour". I would love to see other "Blue Hour" photographs...

The Blue Hour 1 by RCARCARCA, on Flickr

EXIF: 5Diii, 24-70 2.8L @ 70mm, ISO100, 25 seconds at f7.1

The Blue Hour 2 by RCARCARCA, on Flickr

EXIF: As above except @30mm, 15 seconds at f14.0

Thanks for looking.

Richard

 

[distant.star]

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[yorgasor]

Here are a couple from Provo, UT. The first is of the LDS temple, and the second is a panorama from a 24mm lens, taken when I climbed up the large 'Y' on the mountain. Both are just before sunrise:

Temple and Timp by yorgasor, on Flickr

Provo Blue Sky Panorama by yorgasor, on Flickr

This last one is of Utah Valley, taken just after sunset:

Utah Valley Car Lights by yorgasor, on Flickr

 

[PKinDenmark]

Great Blue Hour shots above - I like the Utah sceneries very much.

Want to add these two: (Both made in 2011 with my then trusty Canon 450D)

1. 24-105mm L, @32mm, 6s, f/16, ISO 100
2. 10-22mm, @15mm, 20s, f/6.3, ISO 200

1. With the ghost-boat coming slowly into harbour, I had some luck ( ! ) in timing the shot, so that it's light-streaks were placed exactly between the two poles.
2. Was hard work, as I had to run several times to three stairwells to activate the lights and then expose, before they timed out (and fun , too). I like the result.

 

[dolina]

It's hip to be square! by alabang, on Flickr

Settings: 30 sec f/14 17mm ISO 100

Location: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinunangan,_Southern_Leyte

 

[petach]

Oh my, where do I begin? Some cracking shots here so fat. Cannot pick a fave at all , they are all brilliant.

.....much photographed....The Shard in London

The Shard Reprocessed by petach123 (Peter Tachauer), on Flickr

Walkie Talkie Building London


Walkie Talkie Building, London by petach123 (Peter Tachauer), on Flickr

St Pancras

St Pancras - A Study by petach123 (Peter Tachauer), on Flickr

Kings Cross

St Pancras - A Study by petach123 (Peter Tachauer), on Flickr

 

[Logan]

These pictures make me wish I lived closer to the city, all the lights are such an interesting subject.

yorgasor, I think the Y you are talking about would be called a 'Col', just for interests sake.

I dont have many good blue hour shots, but I thought this one of the old paper mill was neat.

 

[yorgasor]

These pictures make me wish I lived closer to the city, all the lights are such an interesting subject.

yorgasor, I think the Y you are talking about would be called a 'Col', just for interests sake.

I dont have many good blue hour shots, but I thought this one of the old paper mill was neat.

Logan: No, I actually meant the 'Y'

 

[sanj]

Lovely shots!

 

[davet4]

A couple of "Blue Hour" from Shanghai

 

[hovland]

Viking burial mound, Borre National Park, Norway

 

[Sith Zombie]

One from Delamere Forest in England.

 

[Radagast]

The Medieval Bishops Bridge in Norwich...in a dark Blue hour 8)
Medieval Reflections by jammo s, on Flickr

 

[wsmith96]

Here are a couple from Provo, UT.
This last one is of Utah Valley, taken just after sunset:

Utah Valley Car Lights by yorgasor, on Flickr

I love the city lights! Nice picture!

 

[John Strung]

Here are some from the Hamilton/Burlington area in Ontario, Canada. These are all HDR.
More here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jdstrung/sets/72157637746281175/

Also a tutorial I put together on Blue Hour Photography here: http://www.trilliumphotoclub.org/Tutorials/Blue%20Hour.html

 

[drob]

I was rushing up to this mountain peak to grab sunset on Mount Rainier. Turns out I was about 15 minutes late after finding a decent comp. Here's my blue hour Mount Rainier.

 

[mdmphoto]

EXIF 6D 24-105 f/8 @1/10 @67mm ISO 1600:

 

[mdmphoto]

6D 24-105 @ 40mm f/11 @ 1/60 ISO 400:

 

[melbournite]

I read this thread last night and as I was riding home tonight I saw this scene and thought I must stop and take a photo specifically to post. So I pulled out the only camera I had handy in my bag (Sony RX100II) to take this shot.

 

[Tholen]

Love the light and special kind of "silence".

1. and 2. San Francisco
3. and 5. Bornholm (Danish Island)
4. Zabriskie Point (Death Valley)