The night brings out your creative side (w/photography)

“I’ve always loved the night, when everyone else is asleep and the world is all mine. It’s quiet and dark—the perfect time for creativity.”

~ Jonathan Harnisch, Porcelain Utopia

Last evening, I was able to capture some photography using my Canon 80D camera, using a 75 - 300 mm lens.

The night lends itself to amazing photography. If you read previous posts I've made, you know that lighting is an essential part of photography. However, the absence of light, only derived from a flash on your camera can make the spotlighting of a particular image that much more pronounced.

In the photo above, you see a moth. Moth's are predominately nocturnal insects, meaning they are active at night time. In this macro photo, you can see a moth resting on a leaf. They are often attracted to light, so it was surprising that it didn't move much while my flash was on.

This photo above is of vines from a tree. These same vines would not be that visually pleasing during the daytime, with the brightness of the sun and fellow plants pointing out the vines drab color. However, at nighttime, there is a whole new level to it's beauty. Intricate, intertwining parts, wrapped up tight like a birthday present. Absolutely stunning.

The last set of photos is of the moon. That big ball in the sky. It effects our tides. We see it in multiple variations. Full Moon, Crescent Moon, or in this instance, a Half Moon. All versions absolutely stunning and lends itself to the question, what else is out there, past that celestial object? Though we know there are other planets out there, the Moon is the closest object that we can get a great view of. And boy can it amaze even the slightest curiosities.

Even though day time is obviously the optimal time to get crisp, pristine photos, the night can also lend itself to some beautiful long distance and macro photography. This is an absolutely beautiful planet. We just need to get out there, take a look around and enjoy what we can...while we can.

I hope you enjoyed these photos.

@jgullinese