DPChallenge: A Digital Photography Contest You are not logged in. (log in or register) 
 
Challenge Entries
This image is not a part of any challenge.
Portfolio Images
This image is not part of a public portfolio.
Electric Cone #1
Electric Cone #1
citymars


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Camera: Nikon D300
Lens: Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Location: New York City
Date: Jun 7, 2008
Date Uploaded: Jun 8, 2008

Viewed: 565
Comments: 10
Favorites: 1 (view)

 85mm Prime, Day 7.
An ice cream truck, of course!
PP: Rotated, denoised, added vignette frame.

PS: I realize the white light is blown out, but I like how the cone and other lights glow. I should try again using a tripod and bracketing the exposure.

PPS: A couple of comments have mentioned the little blue dot, I think it might actually be a star, but can't swear by it.

Here's another angle that's a little less blown:

Please log in or register to add your comments!

AuthorThread
 06/15/2008 05:41:43 PM
Great shot. Love the light and so evocative.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/12/2008 12:01:34 PM
We rarely have ice cream trucks these days and I've never seen one at night. This reminds me of those summer days when I was younger and we'd hear the truck coming. We would all immediately drop what we were doing and run home to beg for change. Thanks for the memory.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/10/2008 12:40:25 PM
I have a dilly of a time with night shots... been trying to shoot some lightining bugs, not working out so well. They are tough. You did an excellent job with this one, it is not lacking a lot of detail. What is that blue spot in the top left corner? Almost looks like a galaxy :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/09/2008 08:50:10 PM
Very cool...once again, very cool background blur! I can't wait until I have a chance to try some night shots like this.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/09/2008 06:36:50 AM
That's one funky light, very nostalgic
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/09/2008 01:31:16 AM
A giant, glowing ice cream cone! How cool is that. Love the composition.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/08/2008 09:12:48 PM
Looks good! Wish there was a little detail in the ice cream, but I know how it is. I'm listening for the bell!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/08/2008 09:11:29 PM
very bright light to lead to a cool night treat...
hot time in the city..
yummy
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/08/2008 08:25:37 PM
Nice shot! My only suggestion would be to get rid of the little blue speck of light in the upper left hand corner it's a bit distracting to me.

  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/08/2008 08:22:54 PM
A cool beacon in the hot steamy night...love this shot and the memories it conjures.
  Photographer found comment helpful.


Home - Challenges - Community - League - Photos - Cameras - Lenses - Learn - Help - Terms of Use - Privacy - Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2025 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 04/02/2025 11:30:13 PM EDT.