The blue hour is an incredible time for photography. Once the sun has set, the sky retains its deep blue tones, resulting in an amazing backdrop for bright lights, traffic trails, neon colors and more. These 10 mind-blowing blue hour photographs will provide plenty of inspiration to get out there and get shooting! (Click on the links below a given image to visit that photographer’s Flickr page for even more ideas.)
Toronto from Snake Island Park photo by Flickr user Jamie McCaffrey
Istanbul at Night photo by Flickr user Juraj Patekar
Maastricht: Vrijthof photo by Flickr user Jorge Franganillo
Xarco OnFire photo by Flickr user Jesús Alenda
Out and About photo by Flickr user Kenny Louie
Strange Floating Pyramids photo by Flickr user Ludovic Bertron
Morgan & Harrison photo by Flickr user Lawrie Skinner
Rome photo by Flickr user Moyan Brenn
Blue Fox photo by Flickr user Philip Leara
Celebration of Light photo by Flickr user GoToVan
Ready to get out shooting during the blue hour? Check out Bluprint’s Twilight Photography Tips to get the most out of the blue hour. Share your blue hour successes below!
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