AriGee
LightNews LightNews
arigee50.bsky.social
AriGee
@arigee50.bsky.social
16 followers 15 following 37 posts
Just a mildly crazy lady who loves cars and cameras, living in the Southeast US with her wife and dog.
Posts Replies Media Videos
arigee50.bsky.social
The Obelisk - Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, GA, USA

December 2025

Nikon Z5, 28mm, f3.2

#photography #art #nightphotography #straightoutofcamera #SOOC #blueskyartshow #atlanta #nikon
A color photograph of a tower or obelisk at the Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, one of the "torches" from the Olympic games, taken at night. The tower is placed directly in the center of frame and dominates the photo. The tower has a stone base, abovewhich sits a steel latticework which looks a bit like brickwork forms the main body of the tower. Light from within shines through this latticework, and light emits from a ring like structure at the top, lighting up the whole tower like a shining torch. Behind the tower, flanking it on either side are several trees which have blue and purple lighting shining upward onto them, giving them an unnatural glow. In the extreme background, a tall building in the left of frame offers visual interest, while a hazy gray sky draws the eye back to the focal point.
December 19, 2025 at 7:11 AM
arigee50.bsky.social
The Milky Way - Bryson City, NC, USA

June 2025

Nikon Z5, 28mm, f2.8, 30 seconds

#photography #art #nightphotography #astrophotography #blueskyartshow #westernNC #nikon
A color image of the disc of the Milky Way. Unlike much modern astrophotography, this is not taken as an image stack but rather "as the eye would see it". The perfectly clear night gives a beautiful view of the faint colors of the disc of the Milky Way, which runs nearly vertically through the frame. Trees in the upper right and bottom left obscure just a small portion of the sky and give a sense of place. A wide field of view shows a huge expanse of the sky, including most of the central disc of our galaxy. For those who look very closely, the points of each star are actually lines, not points, as the earth spins measurably during the 30 seconds of exposure time.
December 18, 2025 at 2:03 AM
arigee50.bsky.social
The Clownfish - Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, GA, USA

November 2025

Nikon Z5, 85mm, f4.5

#photography #art #colorphotography #aquarium #georgiaaquarium #atlanta #nikon
A color photograph of a Clownfish nesting in an anemone. In the foreground, a swirl of anemone give a sense of movement while another Clownfish in the background adds visual interest, but both are softly out of focus, returning the eye to the focal point. The image is dominated by oranges and browns of the anemone contrasted with the tomato red of the Clownfish, highlighted by their bright, almost florescent, white banding.
December 16, 2025 at 7:53 AM
arigee50.bsky.social
Season of Lights - Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, GA, USA

December 2025

Nikon Z5, 28mm, f5.6

#photography #art #nightphotography #blackandwhite #bnw #bnwphotography #atlanta #nikon
A black and white photograph taken at night of a set of large Christmas lights strung from a park fence. The scene is mostly empty, emphasizing the lighting and the area, but people in the background and the busy street to the right give the photo some life. The curved lines of the lights as well as the straight fences and sidewalks all serve to move the eye through the photo.
December 15, 2025 at 4:59 AM
arigee50.bsky.social
Greek Corner - Atlanta, GA, USA

December 2025

Nikon Z5, 28mm, f5.6

#photography #art #nightphotography #straightoutofcamera #monochrome #bnw #bnwphotography #blueskyartshow #atlanta #nikon
A black and white photograph of a graffiti mural in Atlanta. The upper half of the brick wall is painted white, while the lower half was painted in black. Above, a simple sign painted in black on the white brick reads "Nick's Greek Corner" while below there is an intricate graffiti mural. The mural features two secondary painted figures, flanking a much larger primary piece of highly stylized graffiti lettering. The brick of the wall provides a sense of texture to the photograph, while the black on white lettering above contrasts and balances the black wall with white graffiti below. A hanging wire adds interest to the shot and serves to guide the eye back to the center, along with a single thin street sign in the center.
December 14, 2025 at 5:40 AM
arigee50.bsky.social
Lightflow - Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, GA, USA

December 2025

Nikon Z5, 55mm, f6.3

#photography #art #nightphotography #longexposure #straightoutofcamera
#blueskyartshow #atlanta #nikon
A color photograph taken at night of a small waterfall, a part of the fountain complexes at Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta, GA. In the background is a brightly lit ferris wheel. A long exposure blends the falling water into smooth, flowing shapes of white, while also smoothing the motion of the ferris wheel into a nearly complete disc of varied blues and reds. The photo is tied together by a colored reflection of the bright wheel in the pool at the base of the waterfall.
December 13, 2025 at 2:05 AM
arigee50.bsky.social
Misty Solitude - Atlanta, GA, USA

December 2025

Nikon Z5, 55mm, f6.3

#photography #art #blueskyartshow #bnw #bnwphotography #nightphotography #straightoutofcamera #atlanta #nikon
A black and white photograph of an empty, desolate street at night. A light fog obscures the distance a bit and causes large blooms of light around the streetlights. The darkness of the sides of the streets serves to emphasize the emptyness of the space. A bright streetlight in the foreground gives a focal point as the lines of the road and lights lead the eye through the photo.
December 12, 2025 at 12:23 AM
arigee50.bsky.social
Lightwheel - Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, GA, USA

December 2025

Nikon Z5, 28mm, f4.5

#photography #art #blueskyartshow #nightphotography #straightoutofcamera #atlanta #nikon
A color photograph taken at night of the ferris wheel located at one end of Olympic Park in Atlanta. The wheel is brightly lit in hues of blue and red, which dominate the photo. The subject is balanced by a reflection of the same blue and reds off of a railing in the foreground. Lines from the railing and the street lead the eye toward the wheel at the focal point while the light of the city offer a backdrop.
December 11, 2025 at 2:40 AM
arigee50.bsky.social
Step Flow - Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, GA, USA
December 2025

Nikon Z5, 55mm, f6.3

#photography #art #nightphotography #blueskyartshow #straightoutofcamera #monochrome #blackandwhite #atlanta #nikon
A black and white photograph of a fountain at Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta, GA, taken at night. The fountain takes the form of a set of steps which water run down and the photo shows them at an oblique angle. A long exposure causes the water cascading down to smooth together into a flowing form. Strong leading lines formed by the straight lines of the fountain, as seen at this angle, lead the eye pleasingly through the photograph, while stray light from the city softly filters in from the background.
December 10, 2025 at 1:21 AM
arigee50.bsky.social
Ease - Columbia, SC, USA
November 2025

Nikon Z5, 55mm, f4.5

#photography #art #blueskyartshow #portrait #portraiture #blackandwhite #straightoutofcamera
A black and white photograph of a man comfortably sitting on a couch. He looks off camera, perhaps distracted, but content, and at ease. Reflections off glass behind him draws the eye to his face, as does the med range depth of field.
December 9, 2025 at 6:36 AM
arigee50.bsky.social
Lonesome - Decatur Square, Atlanta, GA, USA

Nikon z5, 55mm, f3.2

#photography #art #nightphotography #blackandwhite #b&wphotography #atlanta #nikon
A black and white photograph of an empty seating area at night. Empty space emphasizes the lack of people in this otherwise welcoming space. Hanging lights hung above in a string between two buildings punctuate the image.
December 8, 2025 at 5:23 AM
arigee50.bsky.social
Lost in Thought - Columbia, SC, USA

Nikon z5, 85mm, f3.2

#photography #art #portraiture #portrait #straightoutofcamera #nikon
A black and white photograph of a grandfather, his head turned to show a profile. His expression is serene, lost in thought. A shallow depth of field highlights his body and face, and the lines lead the eye to his face, which is highlighted by his short silvery hair as it catches the light.
December 7, 2025 at 2:49 AM
arigee50.bsky.social
Starburst of Flowers; Reminders of Summer, Bryson City, NC, USA

Nikon z5, 28mm, f3.5

#photography #art #flowers #westernNC #brysoncity #northcarolina #nikon
A close up photograph in color of an orange wildflower (likely a Daylily) taken in summer in Western NC. The narrow depth of field makes the grasses in the background out of focus while highlighting the bright orange petals of the Daylily.
December 6, 2025 at 6:08 AM
arigee50.bsky.social
The Lady of the Dome - Capital Square, Atlanta, GA, USA

Nikon z5, 85mm, f7.1

#photography #nightphotography #art #atlanta #nikon #straightoutofcamera
Photograph taken at night of the dome atop the capital building in Atlanta, GA lit up in brilliant white and gold. The dome is framed by leaves of a tree closer to the viewer, and the lighting on the capital dome highlights all of the edges and fine details. A statue of a woman caps the dome and the lines of the photo draw the eye to it.
December 5, 2025 at 5:48 AM
arigee50.bsky.social
The Dancing Girl - Decatur Square, Atlanta, GA, USA

Nikon z5, 55mm, f3.5

#photography #nightphotography #art #blackandwhite #atlanta #nikon #straightoutofcamera
A black and white photograph taken at night of a sculpture of a woman dancing. The curve of her body and the lines of the photograph bring focus to her face.
December 4, 2025 at 12:05 AM
arigee50.bsky.social
Rainy Street - Decatur, Atlanta, GA, USA

Nikon z5, 55mm, f6.3

#photography #nightphotography #art #blackandwhite #atlanta #nikon #straightoutofcamera
A black and white photograph of a rainy Street which stretches off into the distance. Street lights punctuate the scene with distinct star flares coming off each. Light reflects off of the wet pavement.
December 3, 2025 at 7:10 AM
arigee50.bsky.social
101 - Decatur Square, Atlanta, GA, USA

Nikon z5, 55mm, f2.8

#photography #art #nightphotography #atlanta #blackandwhite #nikon #straightoutofcamera
A black and white photograph of the exterior of a tall apartment building in downtown Decatur, in Atlanta. The photograph is dominated by powerful lines of the building and it's facade, punctuated by vertical light posts. All of this is highlighted by a contrasting, brightly lit horizontal line adorning the facade of the building, with the letters "101" similarly lit above it. The dominating leading lines return the eye to the lettering, making it the focal point, and giving the photo its name.
December 2, 2025 at 3:49 AM
arigee50.bsky.social
Contentment - Columbia, SC, USA

Nikon z5, 85mm, f3.2

#thanksgiving #photography #art #columbia #portraiture #straightoutofcamera
A black and white photograph of a grandmother with platinum hair holding her young granddaughter tightly to her as they sit together on a couch. The woman looks off into the distance, a smile of absolute serenity and contentment painted on her face, while the child grins toothily, with a few missing teeth, at the camera. The two are highlighted against the blurred background and the lines lead the eye around the scene to both people, bringing them together.
November 30, 2025 at 10:45 PM
arigee50.bsky.social
Love, Free of Conditions - Columbia, SC, USA

Nikon z5, 85mm, f3.2

#love #photography #art #portraiture #blackandwhite #nikon
#straightoutofcamera
A black and white photograph of an older, graying man, gently holding a nebulizer (a medical device) to the face of his granddaughter, to help her breathe better. The look of utter contentment and joy in the face of the grandfather conveys a palpable sense of love, which radiates through the photo. He literally glows with love, utterly happily in the role of helping his granddaughter, in any tiny way he can.
November 29, 2025 at 9:41 PM
arigee50.bsky.social
11 - Midtown, Atlanta, GA, USA

Nikon z5, 55mm, f14.0

#photography #art #nightphotography #longexposure #atlanta #nikon #straightoutofcamera
A color long exposure photograph taken at night of the roads and buildings around Midtown Atlanta. A long exposure creates long streaks of bright light from passing cars which crisscross the image, while the bright lights of the lit buildings behind twinkle, dominated by a tall glass office building. A warehouse with the number "11" printed in bold white letters on the side of the building takes up the lower right corner, giving the photograph its name and grounding the photo.
November 29, 2025 at 2:01 AM
arigee50.bsky.social
Grandfather and Granddaughter - Columbia, SC, USA

Nikon z5, 55mm, f4.0

#photography #art #blackandwhite #columbia #nikon #straightoutofcamera
A black and white photograph of a graying older man seated on the floor with his dog and granddaughter. After sitting on the floor to be at her height, she is telling him a story, and he is listening intensely, with an amused smile on his face.
November 28, 2025 at 5:48 AM
arigee50.bsky.social
Giving Thanks - Columbia, SC, USA

Nikon z5, 55mm, f2.0

#photography #art #blackandwhite #columbia #nikon #straightoutofcamera
November 28, 2025 at 5:36 AM
arigee50.bsky.social
Home of Lines - Decatur Square, Atlanta, GA, USA

Nikon z5, 55mm, f3.2

#photography #art #nightphotography #blackandwhite #atlanta #nikon #straightoutofcamera
Shows a black and white photograph depicting the entrance of a building. The architecture forms strong, almost brutalist, lines which lead the eye through the photograph.
November 26, 2025 at 1:11 AM
arigee50.bsky.social
Light Canyon - Atlanta, GA, USA

Nikon z5, 28mm, F-16.0

#photography #nightphotography #art #straightoutofcamera #atlanta #nikon
A photograph taken at night looking down a straight street, forming a valley of tall buildings in Midtown Atlanta. A long exposure shows long streaks of light forming lines which approach the camera.
November 25, 2025 at 2:56 AM
arigee50.bsky.social
The Gate - Millennium Gate, Atlanta, GA, USA

Nikon z5, 28mm, f4.0

#photography #art #nightphotography #atlanta #nikon #straightoutofcamera
A photograph taken at night looking upward at the front of the Millennium Gate, a large decorative archway, couched by streetlights and a darkened sky.
November 21, 2025 at 2:14 AM