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Posted by CopCarSS on Monday, August 9, 2010 1:42 PM

Mookie
Now, did ya run around and look at the signal aspect?

Alas! it was dark, or I probably would have tried to get that in the shot as well. I've noticed a big downturn in the number of Beer Trains I've seen lately. I think I heard it has something to do with the Miller/Coors merger. Anyone have any details on that?

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Posted by Mookie on Monday, August 9, 2010 12:58 PM

Chris - blue has always been my favorite color!  Now, did ya run around and look at the signal aspect?

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Posted by CopCarSS on Monday, August 9, 2010 7:57 AM

Thanks for the comments, guys! Carl, blue hour is the hour before sunrise and the hour after sunset when the sky takes on that deep, dark, royal blue color. It's a great time for night photography because tones from the sky usually match manmade lighting very closely. It gives a nice balanced feel to photos. I don't think I've used Blue Hour for silhouettes very often, but I rather like the effect. I may have to pursue this some more.

Thanks again!

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Posted by zugmann on Sunday, August 8, 2010 11:20 PM

 Nice shot.  I love storm light, but if I'm working, I much rather have blue light.  Also lets me know the night shift will soon be ending. 

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Posted by ChuckCobleigh on Sunday, August 8, 2010 10:11 PM
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Chris, I'm a rank amateur here. What's "blue hour", exactly, and where does it fall in relation to "sweet light"?

Nice composition, nice subject, and good timing!

It must be pretty much the total opposite of "happy hour," wouldn't you think?

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Posted by CShaveRR on Sunday, August 8, 2010 6:28 PM
Chris, I'm a rank amateur here. What's "blue hour", exactly, and where does it fall in relation to "sweet light"?

Nice composition, nice subject, and good timing!

Carl

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Blue Hour Silhouette (1 IMG)
Posted by CopCarSS on Sunday, August 8, 2010 11:19 AM

I'm pretty sure that storm light is my favorite kind of light. Blue hour isn't far behind, though:

C&C always welcome!

-Chris
West Chicago, IL
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