At this time of year many towns and villages around the world are lit up at night by festive arrays of lights to mark the Christmas and New Year season. These displays are obvious targets for photographers, and with a little care it is possible to get some striking compositions that show familiar places in unfamiliar ways.

Photographing Night-Time Reflections

There is something especially appealing about the way lights reflect on water, so a river, an estuary or a pool can make an ideal foreground. The reflections from even a simple line of colored lights can create some attractive, intricate patterns, especially if the water is moving.

Various approaches can give different but equally good results, and the best approach for any particular photographer will depend on the equipment available. Ideally a digital camera capable of long exposures and with adjustable ISO values, together with a rock steady tripod and a cable release will give most flexibility.

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