The so called “Blue Hour” is probably the best time of day to photograph cityscapes.
The blue hour is that short period of time after the sun has set but the western sky is still slightly illuminated. Combine the soft glow of the night sky with city lights and reflect it all on water makes for an interesting city skyline photo.
Here are two images of downtown Tampa, Florida along the Hillsborough River.
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lingeringvisions
16 Jan 2013Gorgeous! I must remember this if I am EVER near a city skyline. Thank you.
fotograffer
20 Jan 2013Thank you and thanks for visiting.
lingeringvisions
20 Jan 2013Yup
Anna Marie
16 Jan 2013These photos are beautiful.
fotograffer
20 Jan 2013Thank you so much.
Inge
16 Jan 2013Wow, Ron! Beautiful illumination!
fotograffer
20 Jan 2013Thanks for you comment and thanks for visiting.
travellersoul76
16 Jan 2013Super!
Great captures of the city.
Love the lights under the bridge and the color of the sky? Beautiful 😉
fotograffer
20 Jan 2013Thank you. It was serendipitous.
janalinesmalman
18 Jan 2013I agree, it is a lovely time of the day to take photos!!
fotograffer
20 Jan 2013Indeed, but I am seldom around city lights.
Playamart - Zeebra Designs
23 Jan 2013those are beautiful!
fotograffer
27 Jan 2013Thanks Lisa.
Ritu KT
24 Jan 2013Love all of your photos. And I completely agree about the blue hour, the last pic is spectacular.
fotograffer
27 Jan 2013Thank you for your kind comment.
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