Evening Rush on the Vincent Thomas

I decided I wanted a shot of the VT Bridge lit up with lights from traffic. After searching around for a while, I found a location with the right vantage point on a hill with the help of a zoom lens to get me closer to the action. Taken with my Canon 50D on a tripod, at F 20, 30 seconds, ISO 100, 90 mm.

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!

Vincent Thomas Bridge

I decided to take a few shots of the VT bridge while I was at the reflecting pool. There is a nice walkway that goes from the fountain area to the foot of the bridge. This photo was taken along that walkway. Taken with the 50D, F 10, 25 seconds, ISO 100, 41mm on Canon 28-135 lens. I switched the white balance to daylight and got a nice warm reddish glow to the photo which I thought made for an interesting atmosphere. I also liked how all the blue lights on the bridge had a star effect to the them, and there was a very colorful mix of light reflecting in the water below. A series of palm trees line the walkway below the bridge.