The night views of Amerigo Vespucci and Aloha Tower on this page were taken from my home’s balcony using 200mm and 600mm lenses. To create various visual effects, I employed a starburst filter and a radial zoom filter. The final picture, featuring Aloha Tower, was taken in front of the tower using a Sony 50mm lens. This fast lens, with its wide f/1.8 aperture, eliminated the need for a tripod.