Bucket List Item by darylo

Bucket List Item

This is when I wish I had an inner Taffy for my first attempt at the Atlanta skyline with light trails. I am standing on the Jackson Street Bridge with one of the best skyline views of the ATL. I forgot some things. I should have used manual focus in live view. I did remember to use live view, though, and I used a tripod. My exposure was long. Being alone, though, was part of my problem. For a first attempt, I'm pleased. Here's my city. I love it so.

The official countdown begins. I have one month remaining on my 365 project. Wow. I hope to finish strong. And I'll be back to perfect this shot. I must do it before the end of the year. :)
@Taffy, oh, I wish you were here to help. But being alone and not really knowing what I was doing, well, I just hoped I could channel you. :)
December 1st, 2013  
Fabulous job! The light trails are wonderful!
December 1st, 2013  
Daryl, you did a GREAT job!! Your light trails are steady which is no small thing, the buildings are clear, the light is terrific, and you even have starbursts. What more could you ask for?? Really wonderful!! And I'm honored that you think of me as someone to have along! I can't believe we are in our final month! It went so fast! What's left on your bucket list?
December 1st, 2013  
This turned out great! Fav!
December 1st, 2013  
wow. this is fab, daryl. you should be pleased :-)
December 1st, 2013  
Meg
Wow! Beautiful! I love Atlanta. I lived there for a little over a year before traveling a bit south again. I think you did an amazing job! Fav.!
December 1st, 2013  
Me too...great city night lights. Love the light trails and starbursts!
December 1st, 2013  
Wonderful cityscape!
December 1st, 2013  
you did a great job!! love the lighttrails and all the lights of the city! you made your city shine, well done!
December 1st, 2013  
Wonderful shot!
December 1st, 2013  
I can't believe it's our final month already. The year has whizzed by!

As for this shot..... it is perfect and definitely a fav for me.
December 1st, 2013  
It is damn near perfect Daryl,from the composition with the lights heading into the city, to the light starbursts, to the detail..... Big Fav.
December 1st, 2013  
A very good night shot, well done!
December 1st, 2013  
This is spectacular!!! Fav all the way.
December 1st, 2013  
This is very nice. I like the series from empty street, to single taillight trail, to active headlights. The skyline works well too. Be safe out there.
December 1st, 2013  
You channeled Taffy well @taffy. This is fantastic! Beautiful fav...u inspire me! The last couple months here I am going to try really hard to do some of this!
December 1st, 2013  
Fav!
December 1st, 2013  
@kwind Thanks!
December 1st, 2013  
@taffy Thanks so much. I have a lot to learn still. Getting the buildings in focus was a problem and I'm sure that's where manual focus would be better. I should not do shots like this alone, and I was a bit nervous being there all by myself. So I sort of tried to get to it, get it done, and move on! This is the longest exposure I have ever done! I have a friend who wants to do it with me again in December! Thanks for the encouragement. :)
December 1st, 2013  
@mace508 @jaynspain @megstorey @aecasey @cameraholic @nicoleterheide @elisasaeter @gailmmeek @seanoneill @genesis_one @twistergirl @rvwalker @nanderson Thanks so much for your comments and favs. I plan on returning this Dec. but I'm not going to go alone again. :)
December 1st, 2013  
Great picture! :D
December 1st, 2013  
@taffy Oh, and on my bucket list I still have water crown, some kind of bubble shot (something immersed in soda water), a beautiful landscape shot, and a dew drop with a reflection. Cliché I guess, but each presents a challenge to the settings I'll use! But the night skyline was a big one for me (with light trails).
December 1st, 2013  
awesome! love all the lights,starbursts and trails! fav!
December 1st, 2013  
Gorgeous against the black background. Fav.
December 1st, 2013  
Meg
great shot...such a pretty city....nice job!
December 1st, 2013  
Wow instant fav, this is tremendous
December 1st, 2013  
@darylo We have some similar ones -- the reflection shot is on my list, and light trails. I also want to do something good with the crystal ball, a water crown, and a clear bird in flight (in contrast to my distant or blurred ones!). These may be cliché but I think they are interesting and challenging to do well.
December 1st, 2013  
Amazing shot! fav :D
December 1st, 2013  
D, you captured the stars and light stripes of our beautiful city. I heart the ATL too.
December 1st, 2013  
cool
December 1st, 2013  
Lovely light trails and beautiful night scene!
December 1st, 2013  
Hi Ya, Will give ut a go thanks for the Get Pushed Challenge. Your challagne is Board Games..Have fun
December 1st, 2013  
Gorgeous shot! Love the starbursts and light trails
December 2nd, 2013  
awesome trails and pov
December 2nd, 2013  
I think you did a great job.
December 2nd, 2013  
Excellent shot of the city skyline! Great light trails and star bursts! Fav
December 2nd, 2013  
Superb night shot. Love those light trails. You are really ending strong. I plan to try some experiments too.
December 2nd, 2013  
Fantastic cityscape :)
December 2nd, 2013  
Turned out wonderful. Fav!
December 2nd, 2013  
Stop it!!! This is absolutely gorgeous!!! Love love love it! Fav!
December 2nd, 2013  
Fantastic .... saw on pop page and thought was a taffy shot so you pulled that channeling off ... beautiful elements ... fav
December 2nd, 2013  
This has worked so well - love it particularly the building lights and the light trails. You tempted to go back tomorrow for the ONS?
December 2nd, 2013  
@rachelwithey Yes, but the weather is not cooperating! Will try an alternate. :) I'll be downtown Thursday so may have to do a night switcheroo on the ONS. I love ONS!
December 2nd, 2013  
lovely trails and a lovely item I will have to add to my bucket list.
December 3rd, 2013  
Spectacular !!!!! What more could you do to perfect this shot? I know what you mean about having @Taffy along . . . she always helps me think through what I'm trying to do. :) I feel so lucky.
December 3rd, 2013  
Maybe we can go TOGETHER! I have longed to do a shot like this, but just very little time and I won't go alone. No way. We could go together though! Make it an outing. We could ask Tara too! This came out fabulouso! Fav for me!
December 3rd, 2013  
I love this, looks like an amazing city and such a great viewpoint!
December 3rd, 2013  
@loopy12 Thanks! It's downtown Atlanta, GA. :)
December 3rd, 2013  
Joe
Very nicely executed. :-) Very brave going by yourself, I will have to admit that when I went to that spot rather late at night I wasn't completely comfortable myself, so definitely team up!
December 3rd, 2013  
I think it turned out well!
December 3rd, 2013  
@rellimdj I went just after sundown so it was safer. We have others in the area who areup for memeeting if you'd like to join us!
December 3rd, 2013  
Joe
@darylo Thank you much for the invite; my schedule is pretty erratic going forward the next 6-9 months so probably better you all pick a date you know that works for you and if I can make it I most certainly will.
December 3rd, 2013  
What a magnificent shot!
December 3rd, 2013  
Wow, what an awesome night shot Daryl !! Fav !
December 3rd, 2013  
@espyetta I would love to get together! We should all road-trip to see Katy too! :)
December 4th, 2013  
@darylo Oh, I wish I could go see Katy! Maybe during break, but it is going to be a tough sell! I am making her a "care package" but too busy to get to the Post office and get it packed and mailed!
December 4th, 2013  
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