Fountain at the Port of LA

I spent Sunday evening of Memorial Day weekend taking some pictures at the Port of LA's fountain and reflection pool. My ultimate goal was to get a few pictures of the reflecting pool and palm trees with the Vincent Thomas Bridge lit up in blue in the background. I also wanted to get the bridge lights reflecting in the fountain pool. I had a great time, however, it probably wasn't best night to shoot photos at this site. There were hundreds of families gathered to watch the fountain light show, and people freqently walked through the photos. There were also some foggy marine layer-like clouds behind the bridge, which added some atmosphere. Shot with 50D, F 10, 30 sec, ISO 100, 18 mm on Tokina 12-24 lens.

Now Add a Little Water Action!

I was pleased with this timed exposure which enabled me to add the fountain to the same shooting location. Shot with 50D, F14, 30 sec, ISO 100, 18mm with Tokina 12-24 lens. The fountain show lasts maybe ten minutes and has both music, lights and lots of splashing water!

Walking on Water

One interesting feature of the reflecting pool is a walkway right through the middle of it, with water falling down both sides and under the walkway. When viewing from the side and at a distance, it looks like the people in the walkway are standing in the middle of the fountain. This picture captures a little of the light and water show. In this photo you can see some kids in the walkway who have discovered "the spot" where the wind is blowing all the water spray, giving them a non-stop shower. Kids will be kids! You probably have to click the large version of the photo to see them clearly. You can also see wet footprints going across the wallkway. Shot with 50D, F 10, 13 seconds, ISO 100, 18mm on Tokina 12-24 lens. Not the greatest photo, but lots of action!