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November 11, 2011

Lights Overkill

It looks like some people think that just because LED lighting is cheaper and more energy efficient it should be used... everywhere!

Kaiping, 2011

This nameless bridge in Kaiping crosses an artery of the Tanjiang River.  
[Better viewed enlarged.]

I'm linking with Weekend Reflections and Sunday Bridges.

32 comments:

  1. AndyNovember 11, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Nice photo. Everything is coloured coded. I'd have no problem finding my home(:-0)

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  2. cieldequimperNovember 11, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Though it's pretty, I wonder when we'll stop with our light pollution. In France, some "green" cities are already imagining totally dark cities in the dead of night, between 2 and 5 am which I think is going way too far though...

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  3. imrizNovember 11, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    i must agree, it still uses energy:)

    but the light reflection's very pretty...

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  4. EG CameraGirlNovember 12, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    The city sure is lit up, isn't it? Lovely reflections, though.

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  5. VioletSkyNovember 12, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    It doesn't have that same glow that the older light have have. And I still haven't warmed to the blue lights.

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  6. DianneNovember 12, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    I wish there was a way to just have the reflections, without using all that light
    my town gets pretty dark at night and I love it, especially when the old lamp posts are on, shedding just a bit of warm light

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  7. Cezar and LéiaNovember 12, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    So positive and correct idea about this light.And the effect is amazing, brilliant lights there.Your picture is awesome, congratulations.
    I would like to thank you so much for your always kind words and please forgive my absence.I'm studying here a lot to achieve my goals about French.As I'm not a teenager, I guess I've lost several neuroneus along the years, so that...I must study double to compensate it! LOL
    Hugs and happy weekend,
    Léia

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  8. Tina´s PicStoryNovember 12, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    what a beautiful view! ♥

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  9. Sylvia KNovember 12, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    Such beautiful, colorful reflections and a terrific capture for the day, Cisca! Hope you have a lovely weekend!

    Sylvia

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  10. Kay L. DaviesNovember 12, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    It is a very beautiful reflection, but the whole idea of using more lights just because they're less expensive than incandescent bulbs is counter-productive.
    I love to look at the night sky in places where there is no light pollution. It's just amazing.

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  11. AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    It looks like there are lights everywhere.

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  12. Kim, USANovember 12, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Wow these is beautiful!

    Weekend Reflection

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  13. genieNovember 12, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    I agree...I wish there was a way to have the reflections without all of the lighting. This is still an amazing and beautiful capture. genie

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  14. Ms. BeckyNovember 12, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    wow, that's a striking image Francisca. happy weekend to you.

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  15. JamesNovember 12, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Let them use LED because it looks great in this photo! :)

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  16. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪November 12, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    It makes such a great photo, with the lights, there will be no photo.

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  17. Pat TillettNovember 12, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    It almost looks computer generated! Nice pic...

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  18. Sallie (FullTime-Life)November 12, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    It is definitely bright! There was a controversy going on in Eugene OR when we were "home" there this summer about some red lighting that the city put on a new bridge. I never got around to getting a picture of it.

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  19. Vicki/JakeNovember 12, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Ya, I don't like them either. And now most Christmas lighting is LED...YUK!

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  20. Oakland Daily PhotoNovember 12, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    The line of lights in the water looks like a wave moving away from the bridge. It took me several seconds to get oriented. Neat.

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  21. Simon November 12, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Agree over kill, but how lucky for you to happen along and capture it. I LOVE this photo. The sense of panoramic makes it even more expressive. Nicely composed.

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  22. PatNovember 12, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    That is a spectacular shot! Crisp and what a great reflection! I have trouble with night time shots. I'm never really sure what to put my camera settings on!

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  23. TheChieftessNovember 13, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Wow!!! Love this shot!!! The lights are wonderful!!!

    I put word verification back on my site because I was getting quite a few spammer comments...it is a pain though!

    I love your poem about it!!!

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  24. AnonymousNovember 13, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    Yikes, I am sure the intent was good, but it yells: blinding hot scorn... to me. ~Mary

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  25. Rocky Mountain WomanNovember 13, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    I agree about "light pollution", but that is a beautiful photo!

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  26. AndreaNovember 13, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    That is a fantastic night shot Francisca!

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  27. Gemma WisemanNovember 13, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    This may be a drain on energy resources but o what a fairytale view of this bridge by night!

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  28. JimNovember 13, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    It makes a great reflection.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  29. LesleyNovember 13, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    The lights do look pretty and make a lovely reflection.
    But I also long for some darkness, sometimes.

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  30. LowellNovember 15, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Digital cameras bring night photography to a new level. The colors are always amazing! Unfortunately, in this shot, the lights of the bridge tend to take away from the symmetry and beauty of the picture.

    I mean it's still beautiful, but ... the nameless bridge gets in the way! :-)

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  31. UnknownNovember 17, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    This is PERFECT! Amazing shot, Francisca.

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  32. Louis la VacheNovember 18, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    LED overkill or not, it is a beautiful image and a welcome contribution to Sunday Bridges.
    («Louis» apologizes for being so late in commenting!)

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