A Bridge over the Grand River by taffy

A Bridge over the Grand River

Thanks for all your kind words and wishes of luck in the move. I've been packing all day and have made a dent -- we have to pack those things we are storing in an accessible place (friend's house -- 365 photo friend, in fact) if the worse case scenario happens and our things are in storage for the year. Hoping it won't come to that, but just in case. Movers pack the rest on Friday. This image was taking at our company's leadership retreat in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The river area has really been renovated and is quite nice at night. Of course, I didn't bring a tripod, so this was taken on a walk one night, sitting my camera on one bridge and shooting toward other bridges -- finally figured out 3 second delay on my Nikon after 4 years! Duh...very easy to do, it turns out. You just have to know to set it on the menu AND turn a little dial to the clock!
Will likely disappear again unless we make great progress packing Friday and can take the weekend off awaiting the move on Tuesday. Wishing everyone a great holiday weekend!
Fav. Love the shot despite the lack of a tripod. I still have to fathom the 3 second delay. In fact I worked with a Nikon and lenses in the old dayd but have got lazy and use my iPhone. All the best for your packing.
May 26th, 2016  
beautiful, glad things are going well for now, nice to learn new functions of your camera, I'm still learning too.
May 26th, 2016  
Nice of you to check in! Many changes are happening now for you and Jim... sounds frenetic. Lovely blues and night tones, along with the repetitive arch shapes of the bridge. Fingers crossed, for a smooth transition!
May 26th, 2016  
Beautiful! i love the look of the water.
May 26th, 2016  
excellent as always, great water
May 26th, 2016  
A beautiful view. Glad things are moving forward for you. Good luck with the move.
May 26th, 2016  
I have been thinking about you all week and wondering how you are getting on! I wish you had some positive news 're Skybridge - all so unsettling fir you and Jim. I know it will all be worth it in the end! Hope you are able to have a restful weekend - don't overdo it! (Silly to tell you Taffy to slow down and take it easy I know!) Lol!
Lovely imAge even without tripod! Fav!
May 26th, 2016  
Great lights. Love the long exposure. Good luck with your move. I'll miss seeing your amazing photos!
May 26th, 2016  
I love the soft sunset colors reflected in the water. Beautiful!
May 26th, 2016  
Stunning! Good luck!
May 26th, 2016  
Beautiful shot - I feel like I am floating down that river. Love the colours. Fav!
May 26th, 2016  
Lovely colors!
May 26th, 2016  
My night shots are all like that - the tripod remains in the car booth and then I look for somewhere/thing to support my camera on. This shot came out really nice; the view is lovely and I like the softness of the water.
May 26th, 2016  
Btw good luck for the move. Hope it will me as smooth as possible.
May 26th, 2016  
terrific night capture :) Hope your move goes smoothly!
May 26th, 2016  
Very nice, have fun with the move :)
May 26th, 2016  
excellent...great water...all the best for your move... :o)
May 26th, 2016  
Hope all goes well with the move Taffy. This is a beautiful shot Fav
May 26th, 2016  
very good.love the lights and the blurry water
May 26th, 2016  
Beautiful
May 26th, 2016  
Lovely shot and good luck with the packing. I hate packing, being ex military we have moved 16 times and lived in three different countries so know all about packing and putting things in storage. No more moves for us though now. Hope all goes well.
May 26th, 2016  
Pretty darn awesome long exposure with a makeshift tripod! No need to feel any pressure here. You have more than enough on your plate. Hope it goes as smoothly as possible
May 26th, 2016  
Wonderful shot
May 26th, 2016  
Great shot Taffy and like Pam, I too have been thinking about you and Jim and hoping that the move goes OK. Take care and email your new address to us when you know where you will be.
May 26th, 2016  
Wonderful night shot, composition
May 26th, 2016  
A super composition and capture. Fav!! 😃
May 26th, 2016  
Lovely long exposure capture
May 26th, 2016  
Atmospheric...fav
May 26th, 2016  
I like the rhythm of the arced lights. It really makes the shot.
May 26th, 2016  
Beautifully captured low-light scene. Love the bridge.
May 26th, 2016  
Lovely capture. Hope soon you can put down permanent roots. You have had a really busy time since the fire.
May 27th, 2016  
Great shot Taffy, the low pov gives lots of room to study the profile of that bridge. Love the light too.
May 27th, 2016  
Lovely shot! I'll need to look up the 3 second delay in my Nikon manual! Good luck with the continuing packing!
May 27th, 2016  
Incredible low light picture. Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserved.
May 27th, 2016  
Lovely image.
May 27th, 2016  
Good luck with the packing.
May 27th, 2016  
Lovely capture.
May 28th, 2016  
Beautiful night shot.
May 29th, 2016  
Wishing you all the best on your move! It's something how long packing up can take but it'll feel so good once you're finally moved in. Brilliant photo! The lights, color, and smoothness of the water all look fantastic!
May 29th, 2016  
So glad you are doing as ok as you can be. What a lot of work. Why maybe a year to move in or have things in storage? Are the current renters not moving out yet? Thinking of you and your hubby. Breath! Beautiful photo by the way. Smart move with the tripod. Oh, I am still on auto for the most. Wish I had a Nikon to talk Nikon language. I have a Sony and need to be brave to use Manual settings. FAV
May 30th, 2016  
Absolutely stunning! FAV!
May 30th, 2016  
Beautiful shot. Good luck with the move. That little dial can be tricky. My D750 was not sounding right for half a day. It turns out it was on the quiet shutter setting. I felt so silly.
May 31st, 2016  
Lovely capture!!
May 31st, 2016  
@karlow75 So THAT'S where the quiet button is! I wondered how that would work on a Nikon -- many many thanks!!!
June 1st, 2016  
@karlow75 which symbol is it?
June 3rd, 2016  
Beautiful blue hour shot! I know things will be hectic- but I do miss your comments! Best wishes for a smooth transition.
June 4th, 2016  
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