Tuesday, October 21, 2008

N is For Night

Sleeping By Fairy Light
Photo by David Grant

It's time again For ABC Wednesday. If you aren't participating in ABC Wednesday, you are missing out on a lot of fun.

The letter this week is "N" Here are some pictures that I have taken at "N"ight.

Tending The Fire
DADDY WATCHING THE BONFIRE

On a cold winter evening Daddy was watching the last remnants of a bonfire. I took the picture with only the light of the fire. The shutter speed was so slow that it is a bit blurry, but it is still one of my favorite photos.

Karaoke
LATE NIGHT KARAOKE AT RELAY FOR LIFE

At the Polk County Relay For Life, there was Karaoke and Open Mic until the early morning hours. (Relay For Life is an all night event because cancer never sleeps.) I like the way this singer was silhouetted, and shot the picture from behind with natural light.

Ranger Baseball
LAMP AT A TEXAS RANGERS BASEBALL GAME

The lampposts at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington are big baseballs. I just had to take a picture of one as we were leaving the ballpark.

Winter Wonderland
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AT GARVIN WOODLAND GARDENS

Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs Arkansas is a beautiful 200 acre botanical garden. It is pretty year round, but during the Christmas holiday season the gardens are decorated with more lights than you could ever imagine. I'm looking forward to visiting again this Christmas season.

ABC WED
ABC WEDNESDAY
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53 comments:

  1. MumbaiiteAnuOctober 21, 2008 at 2:40 PM

    An amazing series of night shots. I love the baby sleeping.

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  2. photowannabeOctober 21, 2008 at 3:15 PM

    Super collection of night shots. I love the one of your Dad and also the Karioke one too.
    Thanks for visiting.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 21, 2008 at 3:24 PM

    Great Night shots.

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  4. antigoniOctober 21, 2008 at 3:44 PM

    Excellent post! Very beautiful pictures.

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  5. ellen b.October 21, 2008 at 3:50 PM

    What a great idea for N. These are all great night shots. Love the little one sleeping with the night light on...

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  6. UnknownOctober 21, 2008 at 3:55 PM

    I love the picture of the baby!!!Beautiful.So peaceful.Also,like the baseball,too.

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  7. AnonymousOctober 21, 2008 at 3:57 PM

    Lovely photos, I take it you have a firm tripod.

    Ray

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  8. Jane Hards PhotographyOctober 21, 2008 at 6:04 PM

    Sleeping babaies are always so cute. Great series of night shots.

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  9. UnknownOctober 21, 2008 at 6:57 PM

    I love all the pictures! The ball, the singer, but most of all, I LOVE your Dad picture! Aren't Dad's the best? I don't know where I would ever be without mine!

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  10. mannananOctober 21, 2008 at 8:19 PM

    Some fantastic images you've got there. I particularly like the third one taken at the karaoke. Excellent.

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  11. SuzanneOctober 21, 2008 at 9:09 PM

    Wonderful shots, I especially like the karioke and the Christmas lights. I haven't mastered night photography yet.

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  12. UnknownOctober 21, 2008 at 9:12 PM

    Great night shot...
    Cute little babe took a nap.
    Happy ABC Wed...

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  13. Bear NakedOctober 21, 2008 at 10:21 PM

    That Karaoke photo is awesome.
    You are really a great photographer.
    Thank you again for allowing me to use the polar bear photo on my blog.
    It is greatly appreciated.

    Bear((( )))

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  14. KaraOctober 21, 2008 at 10:34 PM

    The pictures are amazing!

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  15. Reader WilOctober 22, 2008 at 2:29 AM

    Great photos, Richie! And very creative! I particularly like the silhouetted singer. What I've wanted to ask you for some time now is: who is the banner referring to? It says Queen Wilhelmina, but it couldn't be our Queen Wilhelmina, who ruled over the Netherlands from 1896-1948, could it? Just curious!

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  16. Pat - ArkansasOctober 22, 2008 at 7:22 AM

    Wonderful "N" photos! Thanks for sharing.

    I appreciate your visit to my blog, and your kind comments.

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  17. Adventure girlOctober 22, 2008 at 8:07 AM

    Great N shots! My fav is the first of your little angel! Happy Wednesday!

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  18. Reader WilOctober 22, 2008 at 8:45 AM

    I am back again to thank you for the information about Queen Wilhelmina! You can use that for " that's My World"! Queen Wilhelmina was the grand mother of our queen of today, Queen Beatrix.

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  19. Winnie the poohiOctober 22, 2008 at 9:03 AM

    ah night is so dramatic!

    Lovely shots!

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  20. DeniseinVAOctober 22, 2008 at 10:18 AM

    Wonderful photographs and I loved the one of the man singing with the green ora about him. Great shot, all of them were.

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  21. JayOctober 22, 2008 at 11:24 AM

    Those are unusually lovely night shots! The silhouetted one is incredible - it looks as if it's been put through Photoshop!

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  22. ColumboOctober 22, 2008 at 1:02 PM

    Amazing night photography, which I really enjoyed. Thanks for the posting.

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  23. Leslie:October 22, 2008 at 1:18 PM

    What an awesome collection of photos for night! I love the baby shot! :D

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  24. MarinaOctober 22, 2008 at 1:19 PM

    Awesome night shots!!!

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  25. Raquel Sabino PereiraOctober 22, 2008 at 1:42 PM

    The first photo is SO sweet!!!!!

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  26. SuburbiaOctober 22, 2008 at 1:52 PM

    Wow...just wow!! Those shots are fantastic. However the one that stays with me is the beautiful babe. They look so angelic when sleeping :)

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  27. NydiaOctober 22, 2008 at 2:12 PM

    You took some amazing photos! Loved them all!

    Thanks for your awqeet word on my N post!

    Kisses from Nydia.

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  28. DragonstarOctober 22, 2008 at 3:42 PM

    Beautiful shots, all of them.

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  29. dianasfaria.comOctober 22, 2008 at 4:13 PM

    These are great. so sweet & gentle!

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  30. DinaOctober 22, 2008 at 4:32 PM

    Richie, each photo is a story unto itself. Each one more beautiful than the other. Thanks for showing us. What a pleasure.

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  31. nonizamboniOctober 22, 2008 at 4:32 PM

    These are incredible captures, one even better than the next! I especially liked the one of your dad. Thanks for sharing your talents.
    Happy Wednesday!

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  32. Liz HindsOctober 22, 2008 at 4:34 PM

    Those are lovely photos. that silhouette especially is amazing.

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  33. D HerrodOctober 22, 2008 at 4:39 PM

    I really like the lamp from The Ball Park or whatever lame name they are calling it now. Ranger stadium a better name but the new stadium is much better.

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  34. Rambling WoodsOctober 22, 2008 at 4:47 PM

    Thank you for visiting my nature post..it's nice to visit your blog and see that we have a love of nature in common....

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  35. me ann my cameraOctober 22, 2008 at 5:37 PM

    Your photos are all really special. I especially like the bonfire one too; I can almost feel the heat of the fire, you have captured a wonderful moment that brings bazck memories to me too.

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  36. NevaOctober 22, 2008 at 6:12 PM

    What a great series of photos.....

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  37. SherrieOctober 22, 2008 at 6:15 PM

    Hi!
    Your "N" is great! Love the lighted baseball, that's really cool! Thanks for stopping over at my place. Take Care!!

    Sherrie

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  38. abbOctober 22, 2008 at 6:32 PM

    Never thought of using night...and I have photos that would fit that subject!

    Morning glories also bring back grandmother memories for me as well. Beautiful! (And thanks for stopping by.)

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  39. MelissaOctober 22, 2008 at 7:12 PM

    All great night shots! Nice choice for N.

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  40. Haley HOctober 22, 2008 at 8:18 PM

    Lovely series, especially the top photo of the child sleeping. I love the lighting on it. Nice "N" interpretation.

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  41. AlanOctober 22, 2008 at 10:17 PM

    Night is a great choice. Nice shots.

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  42. kRiZcPEcOctober 22, 2008 at 11:09 PM

    I am with Mumbaiteanu. Thanks for sharing.

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  43. AnonymousOctober 23, 2008 at 12:49 AM

    Great post. Love all the photos.

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  44. magiceyeOctober 23, 2008 at 12:57 AM

    very beautiful set of pics indeed!!

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  45. Rinkly RimesOctober 23, 2008 at 2:55 AM

    Beautiful night photography. My favourite is 'Daddy'. If it were sharp it would be less evocative. But whatever will you find when 'N' comes round again!!!!!

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  46. GordonOctober 23, 2008 at 3:07 AM

    A great set of night photos; all so different.

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  47. MicheleOctober 23, 2008 at 5:10 AM

    All so wonderful... the baby shot is precious... the also love the Christmas light.. pretty! =)
    ~Michele~
    Mountain Retreat- Canada

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  48. VPOctober 23, 2008 at 7:45 AM

    Thanks for stopping by at my place - I see you have plenty on the letter N this week :)

    You asked about Nerine preparation over at my place. They're a bulb that likes well drained soil that's baked in the summer. So a dry, gravelly hot spot is ideal for them. The neck of the bulb should just be poking through the soil.

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  49. J.C.October 23, 2008 at 10:17 AM

    Thank you for visiting my blog.

    I like the photo of the singer silhoutte and find that photo unique!

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  50. Kim from HiraethOctober 23, 2008 at 11:01 AM

    Great night shots. Makes me want to try it again--I've never been good at capturing night scenes.

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  51. TonyOctober 23, 2008 at 11:39 AM

    The karaoke singer pic is amazing

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  52. kmlOctober 24, 2008 at 8:36 PM

    Your baby is so sweet - just beautiful!

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  53. UnknownOctober 26, 2008 at 2:07 AM

    Very interesting posting. Very interesting pictures too.

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