Because a client needed a file updated on an expedited basis sooner rather than later, I ended up buzzing out to their office this evening to pick it up. While I drive the route weekly, I rarely do so at night. I was delighted to discover that the trees lining the entrance to the Frederik Meijer Gardens were still festively lit. They are always stunning during the holidays, but I often forget to check them out amidst the hustle and bustle. Since I yet again had majorly procrastinated in obtaining today’s photo (do we see a pattern here?), I made a quick U-turn and went back to do a bit of experimenting with night photography.
Let me give you a word of advice. If you’re ever planning to tromp through foot-deep snow to obtain just the right camera angle, appropriate footwear is mandatory. Cowboy boots don’t quite cut it (but they do leave really cute footprints!).
I’m still learning how to use all of the functions on my camera and am really wrestling with lighting. I only had time to fire off about 20 shots before my wet feet got the best of me. I really wasn’t happy with most of the pictures I took, but loved the contrast of the nekkid and sparkly trees in this one.
Obviously, today’s photo is much more interesting than the post …
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