PHOTOGRAPHERS often say that the best time of day to get excellent color is at dusk. Last Saturday I was in Saint Louis' Soulard Neighborhood at that time of day, and thought that I would try to get some good dusk colors in that picturesque 19th Century neighborhood. These photos were all taken within a few blocks, and in a 45 minute period. These photos do not exhaust the visual charm of that area!
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
The several chimney pots on this otherwise small building tell us that it predates central heating, and indeed probably had many fireplaces or stoves. Like many buildings in this district, this is now a bar and restaurant.
A former firehouse.
As I walked around the block, the mainly overcast sky was continually changing; and as it got darker, the color of the sky changed quality; towards the end of these photos, artificial lighting overwhelmed the sky light. I think that some of these have interesting colors and skies.
This neighborhood has many Mansard roofs.
Soulard was also known as Frenchtown, and many of the buildings have a French architectural influence.
Saint Vincent de Paul Church, with downtown in the background.
Saint John Nepomuk Chapel.
Saints Peter and Paul, again, after night had fallen.
Hi Mark. Great photos! I love that time of day too; my favorite photos tend to be late afternoon into dusk because the lighting is so special. I'm not a pro and do lots of point and click, no tripod, so the lighting is kind to my shake ha. Love the buildings as subjects, especially your compositions.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm always looking for good color to photograph.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! Magical light, sense of color and adjustments. Outstanding composition. Really enjoyed seeing your work!
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