Beauty Lost

Ahhh. The Difference A Blackout Makes! During the blackout of August 2003, the magnicent Milky Way popped into view. This photo duo shows the beauty we miss when we clutter the night with wasteful light! The images are copyright by Todd Carlson and are taken in Goodwood, Ontario, Canada, northeast of Toronto. Left image: during the blackout (approx. 90 secs., 28 mm, f2.8, Fuji 800). Right image: after the blackout (same equipment, 30 secs.).

Please send me your own images of light fixtures, streetlights, and business lights--day or night--using digital or cell phone cameras. Three categories:

THE GOOD (Smart Lights).
THE BAD (Leaky Lights).
THE JUST PLAIN UGLY!

Include your name and community name and/or state name if you wish.