Bi-Weekly Photo: Snapshots in the Snow

After the birthday party last Tuesday, Pia and I were waiting for the train and I pulled out my camera. I like natural-looking night shots, without using a flash, so the 50mm prime lens came in handy. At an aperture of 1.4 it made it quite difficult to focus, but provided more than enough light to take some very nice shots.

There was a thick layer of fresh snow on the ground acting as a large and very diffuse reflector. On the other hand, Pia's umbrella blocked any direct light and provided a blue background, which is supposed to be a good choice when taking portraits. Combined with the warm color of the street lamp on the platform, it led to a very soft and pleasing lighting.