I’ve never been much of a sound sleeper. Wandering through the neighborhood at night is both a way of passing time (trying to “chase down some sleep” as my Pops would say) and it’s a perfect time to find some good shots. Night is a time to reflect, to think, and to shoot (not necessarily in that order).
Time moves slower at night providing ample time to set up shots. There is also a quiet and a stillness that I’ve never found during the day. Shots taken during the day freeze time, but shots taken at night preserve time. Daytime photographs capture a moment, but night time photographs embrace the moment.
If you are the type of person who carries a camera everywhere you go, then the next time you find yourself out after dark take a few moments to look around. Enjoy the time to reflect, think, and take a few shots.
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