In Awe of Big City Lights by alophoto

In Awe of Big City Lights

Last night, Mike and I did a dinner riverboat cruise on the OH river.

Loved coming back and seeing Cincinnati all lit up. I had my point and shoot, no tripod and we were moving so I decided to try an ICM shot and rather liked the effect.
Liking it too. All that splash of colour.
August 30th, 2014  
@newbank Gosh, the colors were so incredible. I couldn't take my eyes off it glistening in the water!
August 30th, 2014  
Nicely done!! You moved the camera just enough, but not too much! Love the little lines and colours.
August 30th, 2014  
I'm wishing for lights and drama like that but not much of it in my small village....going to get babysitters one night so hubby can keep me company in the dark whilst I go down some night photography now its getting darker earlier!
August 30th, 2014  
Beautiful night capture. Fav
August 30th, 2014  
Fab color!
August 30th, 2014  
@michaelelliott What about my focus;-). Thanks, my friend!!

@thresheg Really appreciate that, Graham!!

@newbank Oooh, that will be fun. Wish I could go with you!

@kwind Thanks so much, Kim.
August 30th, 2014  
Love the blur, coloured lights, lines, fav!
August 30th, 2014  
Very impressionistic!
August 30th, 2014  
I love the effect. This is from my favorite shooting ground. We have a gorgeous city that really shows off. We are going down - at least planned now - next Friday night to shoot fireworks after the Reds game. Too many folks for the Labor Day one.
August 30th, 2014  
@cdonohoue Fun!! I still stink at fireworks, though I am often handheld. Can't wait to see your shots. Love our city!!
August 30th, 2014  
@overalvandaan Thanks so much, lady!!

@lindacarol Thanks, Linda. I liked that.
August 30th, 2014  
Awesome shot
August 30th, 2014  
Gorgeous reflections - and I love the beer tag!
August 30th, 2014  
Beautiful capture
August 30th, 2014  
A lovely night shot. I always think reflections work doubly well at night. The blur makes it almost an abstract, not a bad thing.
August 30th, 2014  
Lovely night shot,great reflections and very colourful:-)
August 30th, 2014  
Great shot, love it
August 30th, 2014  
Very cool.
August 30th, 2014  
Well done for using the lack of tripod as a creative tool great effect!
August 30th, 2014  
This blur shots to die for :)
August 30th, 2014  
amazing colors and reflections
August 30th, 2014  
Gorgeous shot. Love the blur!
August 30th, 2014  
Fav
August 31st, 2014  
That's a great effect!
August 31st, 2014  
So cool! Fav!!!
August 31st, 2014  
lovely shot
August 31st, 2014  
I like it too! Great colors against the black surroundings
August 31st, 2014  
Well don't...love the colors. Fav
August 31st, 2014  
So pretty!
August 31st, 2014  
Beautiful abstract feel!
August 31st, 2014  
Love it. FAv!
September 1st, 2014  
OOOOHHH...so gorgeous!!! Great colors, reflections and processing. FAV
September 1st, 2014  
Very cool and so artsy!
September 1st, 2014  
After the previous house party shot, this looks like those houses were all involved and are now having a terrible hangover, lol!
September 1st, 2014  
Fabulous shot love it fav
September 1st, 2014  
Love it! Fantastic effects and colours.
September 1st, 2014  
cool! Love the colours.
September 1st, 2014  
you sure you didn't have too much to drink... LOL nice
September 1st, 2014  
Huge FAV - I absolutely love this - so glad you didn't have your tripod.
September 1st, 2014  
Excellent use of beer goggles, er, ICM. I love the reflections.
September 2nd, 2014  
@jocasta I really loved how this turned out. I like to try different things. Cause who can compete with the likes of Michael Elliot when it comes to city shots?! @michaelelliot
September 2nd, 2014  
@bill_fe Thanks, my friend!!!
September 2nd, 2014  
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Thank you all so much for your great comments and kindness and even faves on this shot. I really did like the effect and enjoy mixing it up and trying new things. Today, I tried another spin on the skyline...I flipped the town upside down. Thanks so much for your great support!!!
September 2nd, 2014  
Fabulous blur, so vibrant! Fav
September 2nd, 2014  
Love the colors you captured.
September 2nd, 2014  
@elaine55 Thanks so much, Elaine!!

@darsphotos The colors were so incredible...thank you!!
September 2nd, 2014  
The lights and colors are very pretty :D
September 4th, 2014  
Sue
I love the effect Amanda.
September 5th, 2014  
Hi Amanda, I just had to let you know what happened with six word story. I posted six thinking I had thoroughly checked them all and the shot I had in there as #1 had 7 words as Annie pointed out to me!!! Aarrghh!! I hope you don't mind that I put your shot in it's place so your photo now has a handicap as there were already some votes. I'm so sorry!!
September 29th, 2014  
Oh and I should also say your photo was of course one of the original ten or so I chose and I think it's magnificent. I hope you don't feel it's a backhanded compliment. You know what it's like trying to narrow down to six :(
September 29th, 2014  
@bella_ss Oh it is so hard to do. I really am honored to be in there again...and honestly hope I don't win as I just hosted. So glad to have that handicap. Thanks for picking me, lady!
September 29th, 2014  
@amandal Oh, so relieved you don't mind! It stresses me no end when something goes wrong, lol. You're the best!!
September 29th, 2014  
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