- Jared Fager
- Abbett treads the banks of the Hillsborough, setting up for her time lapse photo shoot.
Last week, when artist Tracey Dear illuminated five Tampa bridges in a project titled Agua Luces, photographer Nicole Abbett — struck by inspiration and a surge in her wellspring of hometown pride — decided to embark on a weeklong project that involved working long sweaty hours outside by the Hillsborough River, shooting meticulously and editing images for a time lapse video called "City Lights" (embedded below).
Not only does the video capture the stunning views of downtown and the Hillsborough River but includes some shots of people along the bank, the UT rowing crew and weather changes that complete a picture of Tampa in the summer. Abbett's friends Jared Fager and Sean Birdsell helped her put the finishing touches on it.
