Cities: New York, USA

Following on from my earlier posting of New York Part 1 photos, and Part 2, here is the third and last set of New York Photos.

All taken with my a700, using the CZ 16-80mm, with the exception of the halloween parade photos in West Village that were taken using my SAL50F14. EXIF details as noted.

1. 1/640 second, f10, 16mm, ISO 200.

New World Trade Centre, NY by jozioau, on Flickr[/IMG]

2. 1/200 second, f8, 80mm, ISO 200.

9/11 Memorial, NY by jozioau, on Flickr[/IMG]

3. 1/400 second, f10, 16mm, ISO 200.

9/11 Memorial waterfall, NY by jozioau, on Flickr[/IMG]

4. 1/200 second, f10, 70mm, ISO 200.

9/11 Memorial names, NY by jozioau, on Flickr[/IMG]

5. 1/320 second, f10, 16mm, ISO 200.

New World Trade Centre reflections, NY by jozioau, on Flickr[/IMG]

6. 1/80 second, f5.6, 50mm, ISO 800.

Halloween Parade, West Village, NY by jozioau, on Flickr[/IMG]

7. 1/80 second, f5.6, 50mm, ISO 800.

Halloween, West Village, NY by jozioau, on Flickr[/IMG]

8. 1/80 second, f2.8, 50mm, ISO 800.

Halloween reveller, NY by jozioau, on Flickr[/IMG]

9. 1/80 second, f2.8, 50mm, ISO 800.

Halloween ghouls, NY by jozioau, on Flickr[/IMG]

10. 1/400 second, f10, 16mm, ISO 200.

Washington Square, NY by jozioau, on Flickr[/IMG]

11. 1/500 second, f8, 80mm, ISO 200.

Soho street, NY by jozioau, on Flickr[/IMG]

12. 1/125 second, f10, 24mm, ISO 200.

Cast-iron facades, Soho, NY by jozioau, on Flickr[/IMG]

13. 1/80 second, f9, 24mm, ISO 200.

Soho style, NY by jozioau, on Flickr[/IMG]

14. 1/160 second, f10, 16mm, ISO 200.

Municipal Building, NY by jozioau, on Flickr[/IMG]

15. 1/200 second, f10, 16mm, ISO 200.

Skyline from Brooklyn Bridge, NY by jozioau, on Flickr[/IMG]

16. 1/160 second, f11, 70mm, ISO 200.

Brooklyn Bridge detail, NY by jozioau, on Flickr[/IMG]

17. 1/100 second, f13, 35mm, ISO 200.

Central Park boating, NY by jozioau, on Flickr[/IMG]

18. 1/400 second, f8, 50mm, ISO 200.

Central Park busking, NY by jozioau, on Flickr[/IMG]

19. 1/60 second, f8, 18mm, ISO 200.

Central Park autumn, NY by jozioau, on Flickr[/IMG]

Edited by Micholand - 22 July 2012 at 18:32

The tour continues. Very enjoyable. I remember hearing about the crazy weather in october. #9 Snowy Central Park has a lovely soft focus look a bit like a painting, was that deliberate ? whatever it works for me.


Roy

Great pictures. I like the way you've caught some of the older New York scenes. I was able to enjoy them and reminisce a bit.

In 1984, then 18, I took advantage of staying for some time in a friend's relative's posh high-rise apartment on East 51st, just a (big) block down from the UN. The apartment had a doorman, covered entrance, etc., just like those rich folk on TV.

One thing I remember in particular, however, is that my friend and I, considering my meager funds, chose to visit the World Trade center and ride to the top of it, instead of the Empire State building - the other choice - because the World Trade center was taller. There, one would ride a dedicated (very fast) elevator to the 107th floor, and then if so inclined, go to the roof to a razor-wire surrounded square raised catwalk - one couldn't even approach the edge - looking down had to be done from inside nose-to-window - somewhere I have pictures of the murky heights and the tiny things far below - not much unlike a window shot from an airplane. I was bummed, but since 9/11, that opinion has been reversed for obvious reasons.

Back then, also, the subways were still the old Graffiti covered, open-windowed, non-air-conditioned rides through tunnels of 98% humidity - Times Square was the porn-infested sin-town it was before its cleanup not long after. (We, being squares, never did experience the oblique entertainment venues, no regrets).

The photographer in me wishes I could go back and capture the way it was - the graffiti and debauchery of New York.

@mstaben,
Thanks for your response.
This was our second visit to NY, the first having been in 1999 when we were so very impressed by all we did and saw. Of course it was after Giuliani's clean-up so it felt safe and friendly, and we were able to enjoy the many attractions in what must be the greatest city in the world in so many respects. However, we missed out on the grunge that I must say isn't a regret.
As part of that visit we went up to the World trade Centre's observation deck one morning, and like you, felt the views were somewhat compromised through glass whereas from the top of the Empire State or the Rockerfeller Centre you are in open air.
Having done that, we needed to book to visit the 9/11 memorial and pay our respects, and those photos are in Part 3 of this series.
I'd love to be able to rent or house-swap an apartment and live in New York for an extended period one day to get to know it better.
Joe

Hi Joe,

Some real contrasts in these scenes as well - buildings as well as weather!

There looks to be some very interesting detail possibilities in Ellis Island whilst the Liberty Silhouette would look really impressive cut down to a much smaller letter-box - I don't think the foreground adds a great deal but the focus needs to be on the statue and that imposing sky. The sleet shots are very impressive - as much for the time of year as anything - and the pick of that series is the Central park in #9; one can almost feel the tranquility that snow often brings to a scene in this one. The others are fine images of the closeness of New York living and the shot of the inside of the Empire State corridor is very interesting - have you thought about changing the WB to make it less yellow and see what details pop up out of the floor in this one?

Another fine series and I just love the 'walk around' feel these have so far.

Thanks for posting and on to set 3!

Kind regards, Neil.

Neil,
Glad you've liked my posts and pictures, and your responses are always helpful.
The white balance in the Empire State corridor is an accurate rendering of what it looks and feels like. You can see some whiter light through the side doorway. 'Correcting' it would perhaps bring out some aspects but would not reflect what it is really like.
I look forward to your comments on part 3.
Joe

nice shot..now i no need to go to New York..haha