Sunset behind the Squaw Island Bridge This was a great evening full of photographic fun. As almost always, plans got me started and serendipity took care of the rest.

I headed to the island to photograph Cheraw that was docked by the water treatment plant. Boats, trains, and airplanes are my favorite subjects too. Once I found a nice vantage point and took care of that photo, I had a few sunset ideas but since I had recently photographed sunset over the Niagara River from the northern tip of the Squaw Island, I wanted something different this evening.

The steel construction against the colorful sky caught my attention and I moved around the bridge to find a perspective I'd like. I wanted to avoid the popular central position that provides a full horizontal symmetry to get something different.

Standing on the left side of the bridge allowed me to get more of the northwestern sky in the photo where the most color was. I liked what I was getting. BUt then when a car passed by and I had to hop out of the way this idea was born. I positioned myself back into the lane and waited for the next car, making sure to use a bit faster shutter to avoid motion blur. I got lucky and did not have to wait too long. I really liked the result. The photo with the car feels more alive and also better tells the story. It was the end of the day and most people were leaving the island heading home.

Blue NIght over Squaw Island Bridge