09/12/2025
Yesterday, club members headed into Brooklyn, cameras in hand, to capture the iconic "Tribute in Light" from the vantage points of DUMBO and Brooklyn Bridge Park.
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The view across the East River was nothing short of breathtaking. Twin beams of light rose powerfully into the sky, a moving reminder of those we lost on September 11, 2001. Standing there, with the lights glowing beyond the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan Bridges, was both humbling and emotional—many of us still carry personal memories and loss from that tragic day.
From a photographer’s standpoint, the evening was a masterclass in technique. Shooting images and panoramas in such a high dynamic range environment challenged us to balance the brightness of the bridge tower lights against the inky waters of the river and the textured rocks in the foreground. We experimented with exposures, compositions, panoramas, and blending techniques—learning how to handle such stark contrasts while still conveying the mood of the scene.
It was a night of remembrance, reflection, and growth behind the lens—an experience we will not soon forget and captured in lasting images.
