(wet) nite vision – Sydney

July 3, 2013 by [ayu]

These photos were taken weeks ago, when the first week of Vivid in Sydney was on. We went that weekend despite the wet weather forecast because Nikon AU had a couple of events that day. They ran several classes we could sign online for free, and they also allowed us to borrow equipments for free (or really little money) during the event. I signed up for a Low Light class, which consisted of half hour talk and a chance to […]

Categories: going places • Tags: night photography, sydney, Sydney Opera House, vivid

night vision – Canberra

June 19, 2013 by [ayu]

These photos were taken about a month ago. It was a cold autumn night in Canberra, the temperature dropped to 5 degrees. Add a little of wind it actually felt even colder. I was ready in my layers of clothing (and gloves, and a beanie) I didn’t feel that uncomfortable. Taking night photography is always interesting. Most of the time is all about keeping still, that’s why we use the help of tripod. Then it’s a matter of waiting. How […]

Categories: going places • Tags: autumn night, Canberra, carillon, Lake Burley-Griffin, night photography, night shoot, photography

Day 177 #Project365

June 25, 2012 by [ayu]

Felt like I kept bumping into walls today, figuratively speaking. It’s a mammoth effort to shake myself out of the frustration. Push further was the way to go. The idea to photograph the street in front of my house (again) came as I was just day dreaming and looking out of my window. I’ve always been fascinated by moving lights and long exposures, so I thought I’d capture my street in a different ‘light’. I had to wait awhile to […]

Categories: Everyday Things, Learning Photography, Nikon D90, Project 365 - 2012 • Tags: long exposure, moving vehicles, night photography, Nikon D90, photography, Project 365 - 2012, suburban

Day 172 #Project365

June 20, 2012 by [ayu]

Settling in for the night. In another city. This is the view from our 66th floor. (ISO1600 | f/16 | 3.0s)

Categories: going places, Learning Photography, Nikon D90, Project 365 - 2012 • Tags: city, city landscape, long exposure, night photography, night shoot, Project 365 - 2012, sydney