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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