Funky Old Santa Fe
I had been thinking about photographing this funky part of downtown Santa Fe for a while. Initially I thought it might be best to be under the arcade and get all the lanterns in a row, but that wasn't so. There are too many shop signs hanging from the ceiling, obscuring the lamps, so I finally settled on a view from across the street.
Planning on a day to night conversion, I went there around midday. It was an overcast day, perfect for what I'm trying to do. But wouldn't you know, just when I started shooting the clouds started thinning enough so the sun could throw shadows. That makes it harder to simulate a dusk situation, when there should be no shadows other than from artificial light.
After I was happy with what I got I went for a treat at the French Pastry Shop in the La Fonda Hotel, which is right around the corner. People who know me know that I have a sweet tooth.
SMC Pentax 24-50mm f4 at f11
Funky Old Santa Fe
I had been thinking about photographing this funky part of downtown Santa Fe for a while. Initially I thought it might be best to be under the arcade and get all the lanterns in a row, but that wasn't so. There are too many shop signs hanging from the ceiling, obscuring the lamps, so I finally settled on a view from across the street.
Planning on a day to night conversion, I went there around midday. It was an overcast day, perfect for what I'm trying to do. But wouldn't you know, just when I started shooting the clouds started thinning enough so the sun could throw shadows. That makes it harder to simulate a dusk situation, when there should be no shadows other than from artificial light.
After I was happy with what I got I went for a treat at the French Pastry Shop in the La Fonda Hotel, which is right around the corner. People who know me know that I have a sweet tooth.
SMC Pentax 24-50mm f4 at f11