Yesterday was a day with a sullen sunless sky with a slight drizzle all day long. On this moist morning, I drove to return a couple of rented moves to Blockbuster at El Dorado. On the way back I stopped at a recently repaired fountain in the neighborhood of Villa de las Fuentes. Unfortunately, the water pumps had been disconnected. No joy. Nevertheless, I took a single shot and posted it at Lingua Franca yesterday.
I decided to wait and return to the site during the evening. I’m glad I did. The pumps were working full blast and all the lights were on. The spectacle before me was splendid. I tried desperately to keep the camera steady using my knee as a support. I wanted to avoid fuzzy pictures. The end result was a delight for my eyes. A stunning water fountain gurgling sparkling water into the sky is always a treat to the senses.
Below are several pictures of the fountain at Villa de Las Fuentes in Panama City, Panama. Here we go.
Snapshot of a sparkling fountain in the neighborhood of Villa de las Fuentes near El Dorado Shopping Mall in Panama City, Panama. Photo ©Omar Upegui R.
Let the water fly. Photo ©Omar Upegui R.
The natural color of the chains is white, but they look yellow as a result of the source of yellow light behind me. Photo ©Omar Upegui R.
As far as I know, this is the only fountain this size in Panama City, Panama. Photo ©Omar Upegui R.
The red taillights of the automobiles and buses enhanced the beauty of the site. I loved it. Photo ©Omar Upegui R.
Snapshot of a stunning fountain in the neighborhood of Villa de las Fuentes gushing sparkling splashes of water full of multiple touches of light. Photo ©Omar Upegui R.
Hi Omar, beautiful shots! I think your knee is amazingly steady for sharp photos with just the right amount of motion in the water spray.
I’ll let you in on an old photographer’s trick that has saved me in low light conditions: put about six feet of heavy string in your camera bag. When you need to steady the camera, wrap one end around your camera hand and drop the other end to the ground. When you have the shot framed, step on the string and pull it taut. It is unbelievable how well this works. Of course, you can get a $5 paint roller extension pole and make your own monopod but this method takes up almost no space.
jim and nena
fort worth, tx
Hello Jim & Nena:
I’m glad you enjoyed the pictures. The use of a string to steady the camera is a good one and with no extra cost.
When I buy the new DSLR camera, I plan to add a tripod. That should take care of night pictures. Meanwhile I have to keep on saving.
Take Care,
Omar.-
Splendid spectacle, indeed. Your inner ear cooperated as well. Regards,
Hi Hilda:
Yes Hilda, had no problems with my inner ear. It’s an On and Off situation. Getting old is serious stuff. I never imagined it was that tough.
Take Care,
Omar.-
My apologies for I was judging based on my age (68) and experience with my own inner ear condition… Regards,
Hi Hilda:
No problem. Aging is still my worst nightmare. My dizziness is there and it bothers me now and then. I was lucky that it was not present when I went picture hunting Sunday evening.
Greetings,
Omar.-