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YouTube: Matt Kloskowski Discusses The Previous Button In Lightroom

New York City's Manhattan Bridge

I am a big fan of the Scot Kelby crew. Especially, Matt Kloskowski. His expertise in Adobe Lightroom is rather awesome. And in all honesty I have never used the Previous button. But I was just playing around with it a few minutes ago and it's helpful. Additionally, Matt touches on a few more little gems in Lightroom -- like using the Option key (MAC) when moving the Black or White slider. … [Read more...]

The Upper Bay In New York City Bathed In Gold

The Upper Bay In New York City Bathed In Gold

The most powerful asset of any image, if done correctly, is the need for very few words. This is how I feel about this image. So I will now simply shut up. And hope that the lack of my words is not missed. Call To Action If you like this story please subscribe to our email list. Technical Mumbo Jumbo Camera: Nikon D5000 Lens: Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 Tripod: None Exposure: 1/750 sec at … [Read more...]

The Morning Fog Over New York City

The Morning Fog Over New York City

You generally think of cityscape photography as casted under a beautiful yellow Sun and blue sky. And so do I. So much so that I focus my moments during blue hour. But each and every once in a while — convention must be challenged. And over the past few days there has been more fog in the early, New York City, morning than usual. So I decided to capitalize on this moment. It was not easy. On … [Read more...]

A New York City Sunrise By The Upper Bay

New York City's Upper Bay

I think that the early morning is the best time to capture images, in New York City. Why? Because it’s the start of a brand new day. And as the Sun rises the sky is gently bathed in these stunning crimsons, lusts, rubies, ambers, golds, carrot oranges and tangerines. There is even some plum that peppers the sky. But only if your paying attention. The early morning is still sleepy. … [Read more...]

New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge Park At Sunset

NYC's Brooklyn Bridge At Sunset

The Story I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoy photographing Brooklyn Bridge Park. And just when I think there is nothing left for me to capture -- this image calls to me. Where am I specifically? Pier 1 -- north of the Brooklyn Bridge. And what is interesting about my time at Brooklyn Bridge Park -- is that I have never traveled south of Pier 1. Well, that is not entirely true. Last summer … [Read more...]

Printing Services

A Good Morning On The Upper New York Bay

Fine Art Printing Services by Robert Rodriguez Jr. Photography What makes us different? We’re not a lab, but a small dedicated print studio operated by pro photographer and master printer Robert Rodriguez Jr. This means we’re artists just like you are, and understand the specific needs of photographers when it comes to prints. We speak the language, and approach print making from a … [Read more...]

West to East Photowalk with Ramon Nuez

Central Park's Belvedere Castle

I am so very honored to be working with Google New York on this photowalk. I was asked a few weeks ago by the Google+ Local New York City team. But our schedules conflicted. And when I mean conflicted I mean that I was not available :-) In any event, if you are in New York City on May 11 -- I would love to see you. We can walk the Lake. And chit-chat about photography. And even grab a … [Read more...]

A Good Morning On The Upper New York Bay

A Good Morning On The Upper New York Bay

The Story A true photograph need not be explained, nor can it be contained in words. -- Ansel Adams When you are looking through the view finder or monitor. It's hard -- sometimes -- to tell if what you have captured is what you see. In your mind. Why? Because in your mind's eye you have already completed the image. And it perfectly conveys your emotions. And profoundly connects with your … [Read more...]

“Which Way is the Front Line From Here” by Photojournalist Sebastian Junger

Tim Hetherington

Tim Hetherington was born on December 5 1970. In Birkenhead, England. But on April 20, 2011 he was tragically killed in Misrata, Libya. By ballistic trauma. And who was he you ask -- a friend, a son, an uncle, a brother, a boyfriend but most importantly Tim was a photojournalist. Who was best known for Restrepo -- a 2010 documentary film about the Afghanistan War. But then again Tim … [Read more...]