User:Cambridgeincolour

Cambridge in Colour - Photography & Tutorials

The images contained within my "Cambridge in Colour" collection are from in and around the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. Cambridge is one of the oldest universities in the world and is rich in history and tradition. Although one university, Cambridge is composed of 31 separate colleges, each with its own community and architectural style. This history and diversity no doubt makes Cambridge uniquely scenic, however in low-light it comes alive with a moody atmosphere that brings out character. I have thus chosen to capture many scenes in this gallery by using long exposures during rare twilight or moonlit conditions—taking the viewer to magical places which visitors seldom see.

To provide some background, I am currently pursuing my PhD in chemical engineering at the University of Cambridge and conducted my undergraduate studies at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, California. My doctoral research focuses on understanding and modelling different methods for mitigating global climate change.

As a scientist by training, I am fascinated by the interaction between technological developments and the range of creative options available to photographers. Improvements in sensitivity, ex post facto white balance control and real-time feedback from digital imaging are providing photographers with unprecedented low-light capabilities. Much of this fascination has been channelled into finding unique times, perspectives and techniques for capturing many of these low-light scenes in Cambridge.