NightPhotographer

Junko and I did a quick trip down to the harbor where I'd done the pano a few days ago, to do more panos. More to come with mine, but looking out to the lake with my back to the city skyline, I was struck by this lone (crazy) photographer standing on the ice, one slip away from falling with his camera into the lake! I hope he got a great set of shots for braving that! Junko and I were on the stairs leading down, using the railing to brace ourselves and staying away from the sheet of ice below. The snow did sparkle, but I added the starbursts where the twinkles were and at the lighthouse, using a Topaz plug-in.
Context see Junko's: https://365project.org/jyokota/365/2018-01-02
or my earlier pano: https://365project.org/taffy/365/2017-12-31

[Leslie]

very cool

[Graeme Stevens]

excellent, like this very much

[Helen Jane]

magical - that is a splendid curve, I can see why you wanted to accentuate it with the starbursts

[Marnie]

Crikey, he was taking a helluva risk out there. This is a fabulous photo, the added starbursts give the image a lot of zing and a rather mysterious feeling. I like it very much.

[Karly]

So cool ....wonderful image and processing. Your very talented, Taffy! Fav.

[Myrna O'Hara]

ThIs is so clever!!!!!!!!!!! and so well done!!!

[summerfield]

woooo! i wouldn't subject my camera to that risk, once you fall in, it will be a miracle if you get out of it alive. but then it gave you a fabulous photograph, didn't it? aces!

[Catherine Otley]

This has quite a surreal look - the photographer could easily be on the edge of the moon looking out! Love it!

[Erika]

How clever!

[ChristineL]

Crazy indeed. I love the curve and the starbursts.

[KWind]

So pretty and cold!

[Jennifer Eurell]

Game or crazy????? Anyway, you have a lovely photo and I now know how to make starbursts!

[Danette Thompson]

Beautiful!

[Nick]

Goodness he's brave... or nuts! I like the sparkles - very eyecatching.

[Cathy]

Neat photo... like the starbursts!

[Babs]

Crikey, he is brave or mad, not sure which. Love the starbursts, quite magical. fav.

[Rob Z]

One crazy guy has given you a great photo! What a wonderful catch - love the twinkles!

[Call me Joe]

Super- He and you are so brave to do this shoot👍

[Chloe]

Awesome

[AC]

Wow... This is wonderful!!!

[Harry J Benson]

nicely done, great starbursts.

[Lou Ann]

Oh my! What a photographer will do for a shot! Awesome processing, love the star bursts! Fabulous.

[Islandgirl]

A magical shot!

[Kahsia]

Great silhouette. Love the star burst.

[Darlene]

All I saw when I came to photo were these amazing starbursts. I did not notice the photographer till I started reading what you wrote. What a wonderful photo. So cool in B&W, Taffy. FAV

[Ann H. LeFevre]

He is definitely not the brightest starburst on the ice! Fun processing.

[Tom]

Great capture of the photographer on the ice. Very interesting use of topaz
to create the star bursts

[Richard Hickey]

Awesome picture.

[gloria jones]

Wow...Excellent capture...super perspective, composition

[Sally Ings]

The starbursts make it look quite magical. I think it would be interesting to see his photos.

[*lynn]

super composition and capture of the photographer

[Diana]

A stunning capture and image. There seem to be a few crazy photographers out there! Fav

[Issi Bannerman]

Wow, you've created an amazing image. I hope the lone photographer was ok though - sounds and looks a bit risky.

[haskar]

Fabulous shot!

[Pam Knowler]

What a beautiful image! I love what you have done with the starbursts! Is this a new Topaz plug in? I don’t think I can do that! That photographer must be mad to take such a risk! Stupid to take such chances for a photo! Fav for this gorgeous image!

[sally agnew]

A magical image, love it :)

[Lynda McG]

Love the starbursts! Fav

[Joan Robillard]

Lovely

[Leon Buijs]

Lovely shot and edit

[elkehochban]

Faved - I'd fave it more than once, if I could. Love that curved shoreline, and the sparkles are just the right touch.

[Sheralee S]

He's certainly braver than me! Great image.

[Leana Niemand]

A fav. Your album is always a pleasure to look at.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Awesome shot.

[Joyce]

Stunning> Fav

[Dione Giorgio]

Great processing and addition of the starbusts. Fantastic night shot too. I can understand his excitement - this happens to me when i'm out trying to capture a giant wave

[Debbie]

Crazy man.... I wonder what he would think of your 'seeing to'. I love it.

[carol white]

A super capture and great processing. Fav!! 😀

[Kas]

Wonderful. Inspiring photography!

[Henk-Jan]

Cool!

[FBailey]

Very well chosen - most unusual

[Michelle Renee]

So much fun! Fav!

[Kathie]

Super shot. Best to respect the ice.

[Taffy]

@pamknowler It's not a new plug-in, but was part of a package I had bought last year. The starbursts can be pretty ridiculous, but sometimes they do add to the scene. They are fun to work with.

[Yao RL]

You are very brave, at night, when this cold. The reward is this beautiful shot.

[Junko Y]

Such starry fun -- I'd bet that photographer would be happy to have this featured image of him/her!

[Rosie Kerr]

OMG, that photographer looks nuts! Still, you got a lovely night capture... it feels as cold as a moon-scape. The sparkles are fun and add a nice touch.