Sodium vapor streetlights have a specific vibe when shining on camera. But they are few and far between in today’s modern city. | Photo by Matt Growcoot
Had it been filmed under LED lights, it would have had a very different feel.
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The new LEDs originally had a color temperature of roughly 4,000 kelvin. While officials were aiming for the same color temperature as the color of moonlight, locals complained about the clinical lights, comparing them to a hospital or prison. As Watching the Aerial points out, 4,000 kelvin on cameras is “surprisingly cold, compared to the 2,200 kelvin of sodium vapor lights.” The bureau has since changed the color temperature to 3,000 kelvin.
Recently, there have been reports that the LEDs are beginning to turn purple, perhaps signaling a new chapter in how city streets look at night.
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