After the stormy weather moved through Boston this past weekend, we were left with windy conditions, and plenty of leftover clouds just as the sun was getting ready to set for the night. In other words, ideal conditions for some long exposure photography. While the sky was on fire to the west – the vantage point of my post from the other day – it was more pastel to the southwest where I was now aiming my camera over the Back Bay skyline.
Now the price you pay for having the streaking clouds and smooth water is of course the crazy movement in the trees. And while some may disapprove, I actually really like this effect. The contrast of the sharp buildings against the movement of just about everything else in the frame is a look I’m constantly searching for. And on this night, I was treated to a brilliant opportunity to create such an image.