….building stories one photo at a time
I can't tell you how many times I have walked by this sculpture. In fact, I did not even know the name of the Monument until the writing of this post. And in all honesty I never really cared to know. The Lost Sculpture Why -- well the sculpture sits at Columbus Circle. And this part of Manhattan is rather busy. I know what your thinking "what part of Manhattan is not busy?!" And while that … [Read more...]
Location For me one of the crowning jewels of NYC is Times Square. This place is simply magical -- especially at night. Equipment Camera: Nikon D5000 Lens: Nikkor 18 - 55mm Exposure: 1/90 sec at f/3.5 Tripod: None Workflow This is a single exposure photo. Because of the angle of this capture I did not use a tripod. I did start-out by using my Oben but realized that I was not … [Read more...]
Location Coney Island has a checkered past. And even its present still has many fresh wounds. But at 6 AM looking out into the Atlantic Ocean -- Coney Island seems like an oasis. Equipment Camera: Nikon D5000 Lens: 50mm (Zeiss Planar T* 1.4) Exposure: 1/30 sec at f/16 Tripod: Oben AT-3400 Workflow This is a single exposure photograph. Since this was a planned photo-walk I … [Read more...]
Location For the life of me I'm not sure where I was exactly. But I think I am in the West Village. Equipment Camera: Nikon D5000 Lens: 50mm (Zeiss Planar T* 1.4) Exposure: 1/500 sec at f1/4 Tripod: None WorkFlow No tripod of the single exposure. This once one of my very first photos that I took with the 50mm (Zeiss Planar T* 1.4). I just began to learn about bokeh so … [Read more...]
Location Would you ever think that there was a place like this in NYC? A jungle -- perhaps some long lost expedition of dig site? And are the chickens mummified? Maybe? Equipment Camera: Nikon D5000 Lens: 18 – 55mm Exposure: 1/15 sec at f/4.8, 1/60 sec at f/4.8, 1/4 sec at f/4.8 Tripod: None WorkFlow This is a multi-exposure exposure image shot in RAW. I did not use a … [Read more...]
Location This photo was taken at Central Park. During the months of April through October the Conservatory make these waters available for model sailboats. Equipment Camera: Nikon D5000 Lens: 18 - 55mm Exposure: 1/250 sec at f/5.6 Tripod: None WorkFlow This is a single exposure image shot in RAW. I did not use a tripod for this shot. And in all honesty the tripod “rule of … [Read more...]
Location This is what I am certain of; one of the many globes in New York City. This one in particular is at Columbus Circle -- across the street from the Time Warner Center. Equipment Camera: Nikon D5000 Lens: 18 - 55mm Exposure: 1/250 sec at f/3.5, 1/1000 sec at f/3.5, 1/45 sec at f/3.5 Tripod: Oben AT-3400 WorkFlow This a multi-exposure image shot in RAW -- which was taken … [Read more...]
Location This was taken on the Esplanade with is located on New York City's West-side -- which runs parallel to West Street. Equipment Camera: Nikon D5000 Lens: Zeiss Planar T* 1.4/50 Exposure: 1/3000 sec at f/1.4 Tripod: None (handheld) Workflow One of the most wonderful experiences living in NYC is that there is always something interesting. The Esplanade is just a … [Read more...]
Location This photo was taken back in April. I love coming to Central Park around that time of the year. Why -- well the Park is peppered with colors like this. Equipment Camera: Nikon D5000 Lens: 18 – 55mm Exposure: 1/180 sec Tripod: None Workflow This is a single exposure -- shot without a tripod. When I was walking up one of the many hills in Central Park I … [Read more...]