They say the light in Southern California is different than the light anywhere else. No one is ever very descriptive about this. When you’re walking around, it’s very subtle, hard to notice. I think it might have something to do with the very thin cloud cover that hangs around near the ocean. Or maybe it’s the fact that very few parts of Southern California are built up, letting in tons of light between and around buildings. In any case, I have to say that it does seem the light is different. I noticed it a lot in Balboa Park and you can also see below.
Photography is often about the moment. When I saw this ship out on the Potomac sitting in this little bubble of light, I knew I had to move fast. This is my first frame – by my third the clouds had shifted and the ferry was in the dark.
I have a new toy – a macro filter. I got it from the Photojojo store – home of all things wonderful for photographers. If you have a photog in your life and don’t know what to get them, hop on over to that place on the web and start clicking “purchase.” (And for anyone related to me and/or giving me presents anytime soon :), I’d personally love to receive B+H gift cards. hint hint obvious hint)