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Mississippi night lights

A view of downtown Minneapolis at night

24 total reviews 
Comment from Browncat


Congratulations on your contest prize with this outstanding photo. The lamp post reflections in the water are are subtle but important part of this photo, and the colors and cropping are dramatic and ideal.

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 Comment Written 20-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2018
    LOL, I had to go and look what prize I won after reading your post. That was a fun contest with lots of great posts for sure.

    Thanks for the great review!!
Comment from nature rules


This is a beautiful composition. I am thoroughly enjoying your night photos. Your individual interpretation of your scene is full of artistry...from the angle of the bridge deck as it cuts through your frame from the upper corner, to the capture of the blue sky beneath the first arch. The bridge and the reflections lead my eye to the city....but not until I have absorbed all of the beauty in those sparkling lights and beautiful colors in the sky and water.

This is a very strong contender for this contest! Wishing you the best of luck!

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 20-Jun-2018
    Thanks so much for the thoughtful reply and critique. Night shooting is a fun event, especially when done with a group off friends. It is a different skill and a fun one to try and master (if that is possible!)

    Thanks much!!
reply by nature rules on 20-Jun-2018
    You are most welcome! Good luck!
Comment from avmurray


I think this is a lovely entry for this contest, and I especially like the fine reflections you have captured in the shiny water. I also like that the photo is light enough to see fine details, and the fine leading lines because of the super perspective.

Your photo is sharp and it is such clear and well defined details to be seen in the bridge together with the fine textures in the stone work. The exposure is very good and I like the star effects on the lights.

The cropping is very good and the bridge is well placed off to the right. I think this is a great looking and well taken photo with an excellent DOF, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 15-Jun-2018
    Thanks much for the in depth review and super high rating. This was a fun shoot and to get your impression of it means a lot.
    Thanks again!
reply by avmurray on 16-Jun-2018
    You are most welcome Allan, and the stars are so well deserved.
Comment from alaskapat


Wonderful initial impression: very well photographed, good sharp focus, clear image , well controlled exposure in the night , well captured lights , beautiful view of this bridge , beautiful reflections over the water. Well composed and presented!

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 Comment Written 14-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 15-Jun-2018
    Thanks a lot for the great review, glad you liked it.