I live in San Pedro, and work on Terminal Island down in the Port of LA. This area is an eclectic mix, being solidly blue collar and industrial, but also having many eye-catching spots. One of my goals is to take beautiful pictures in a place many would not normally think of as "beautiful". So far, I have missed the best opportunties to catch some amazing sights in the port, but I will continue to look for opportunities. I took this photo with a very simple point and shoot (Canon SD700 IS) that my wife now uses as her camera for casual photos. It takes pretty good pictures at night for a fairly inexpensive camera you can easily carry in your pocket. This photo shows the Vincent Thomas Bridge lit up in its usual blue lights over the LA Main Channel, and an Evergreen container ship conducting cargo operations at the Seaside Transportation Services Terminal. A dinner cruise boat is also passing under the bridge. This picture was shot while trying to balance the camera on a pier bollard from Pier 87 (f/3.2, 1 second exposure, +2 exp compensation, flash turned off). The VT bridge is quite stunning to see at night, whether you are just looking at it from afar or actually driving across its span. Its blue lights create a calming blue glow on the waters below.
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