PotD #40: Honeycomb Light

I know, I know, there are a great amount of pictures if lamps here. I blame the season, it is hard to find natural light at the moment. It will get better as the light slowly returns to northern Europe.

But what I was supposed to say today was this: Lamp posts are your friends! If you want a crisp shot in bad light with a DUC, head for the nearest lamp post. Press the camera against the post, and bam! Instant tripod. OK, so it is not quite as versatile as a good 'pod. But it is way more rigid, and takes up less place in your pack. (Note: do not remove lamp post, or bring it along as you leave. It is probably illegal.)

If you are somwhere where there are no lamp posts, use a tree, a house, or a big rock to steady your camera. Do not use a car, since you are likely to set off the alarm. And if you can't find a motive, you can always turn the camera upwards and shoot the lamp itself. Just watch out for dogs.