Cities are transformed in an almost magical way through the hours of the day, through changes in light, the rhythm of traffic and the hustle and bustle of walkers. And if the day is fascinating, the nights have something even more magical, more mysterious, dual, alive, energetic, calm and solitary...
I don't know if you have ever thought of the night as a photographic motive, but the truth is that if you dare to do so, it offers you unique images, unusual settings, different atmospheres and unimaginable contrasts. In short, the night has a unique atmosphere, and hundreds of artistic and narrative possibilities, and if you don't believe me, here is a small gallery that I hope will support my words ?
1. FIREWORKS
The contrast in shapes between the fireworks, which are usually round, and the buildings that are so checkered and static, can be a good reason to photograph at night in the city.
2. THE DIFFERENT SHADES OF ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS
Take into account the type of light you are photographing (tungsten, fluorescent, etc.) to anticipate what tone or combination of tones your image will have.
3. SILKY EFFECT OF WATER
Take advantage of the lack of light to obtain images that combine water and a slow speed, thus achieving this striking effect known as the silky effect of water .
4. LIGHT, DARK, AND MYSTERY
5. LONG EXPOSURE AND MOVING OBJECTS
This image is a classic to practice long exposure : a safe place, a tripod, a street or road with cars and low light is all you need to get it ?
6. FROM THE HEIGHTS
If you move away from the “hustle and bustle” of the city, you will get not only fantastic images, but also magnificent settings where you can enjoy the city in silence.
7. DON'T FORGET THE SUNSET
It is not strictly night, but since you are willing to photograph it, do it a little earlier and do not forget the magical lights of the sunsets ?
8. MONUMENTS
If you want to avoid the crowds, the people constantly walking past your lens, the other tripods and image-hungry tourists, try photographing the monuments at night.
9. DETAILS
Beyond the panoramic or general images of a city, also look for other framings and reasons to photograph.
10. REFLEXES
Water is a fantastic mirror, but other reflections in glass, mirrors, etc. are also interesting. Look around you for the image, and don't limit yourself to just what you see with the naked eye.
11. BUILDINGS
Architecture is an inexhaustible source of images. Look for photogenic buildings and different framing and perspectives to portray them.
12. NIGHT CROWDS
The soul of cities is not just buildings, fountains and architecture in general. Cities are, above all, the people that make them up. The nights are very interesting and the routine varies a lot from that of daylight.
13. PEOPLE AND SHOWS
Street shows are ideal to lose fear of Street Photography ?
14. MOMENTS
15. MOONLIGHT SHADOW
Don't forget the Night Astro King ?
Many times we lack some inspiration and we discover the possibilities of something through the images of others. I hope these 15 images whet your appetite and the desire to discover your city at night, its atmosphere, its people, its corners, its colors and its smells.
