Having Fun

By Kevin Schafer

Updated May 5, 2016

Palm Trees at night, California

Pictures are everywhere…even in parking lots. I was in California this past week, learning to cook Thai food (even photographers need a hobby) but that doesn’t mean I didn’t bring a camera along. Here, in the middle of the city, I still found myself looking for natural subjects.. and one evening stumbled onto these palm trees lit by a streetlight. The contrast of the golden light and the blues of the dusk sky was irresistible. Natural or artificial? Who cares? Photography is about light, and discovery, and occasionally, just pure visual fun. I will spare you the pictures of my Tamarind Prawns, even though they came out great.

Nikon D700, 35-70mm lens, Gitzo tripod

Originally Published July 31, 2010

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