Caption: Steam for the Drake Power Plant in Colorado Springs, Colo., rises to engulf the stacks as a waning gibbous moon rises behind.
Explanation: Shot this last spring during a trip to Colorado. The below zero temps really enhanced the steam, the long exposure and small aperture caused the lights on passing vehicles to streak and give a star-effect to the lamps. The white balance was set to cool florescent by accident which made the color contrast pop. Shot in raw (NEF) with my Nikon D300s, 50mm f/1.4 manual, 8 sec @ f/22 at ISO 200.
Link to Image: http://www.pabloconradphotography.com/UrbanScenes-4/Denver-and-Colorado-Springs/110119-PowerPlantSteam048/1175178663_uS3VE-XL-5.jpg
Photograph Copyright Pablo Conrad
Gorgeous shot!
Thank you Andi.
Came out of a store and saw it. Had to shoot it. The moon was a blessing as it was cloudy then they broke in the east and the rising moon added to the scene.
Have a great day.
pablo