ramon b. nuez jr. | photography
….building stories one photo at a time
First let me say that I love my new Sigma 24 - 70mm f/2.8 lens. And you couple that with a graduated ND filter -- you are ready to make some magic happen. I bet David Copperfield is a bit jealous right about now ;-) And magic did happen on this early morning, on the bay. This is a sunrise over Brooklyn -- New York. And the capture was taken from the starboard side (right) of the Staten … [Read more...]
Breathtaking! This is what I am presented with nearly each and every morning heading into Manhattan. I am on the Staten Island Ferry heading in New York City. There is such a peace at this time of the day. Every moment feels almost hypnotic -- like some deep meditative state. "Ooommmmmmm" And even though there has been a great deal of over-cast in New York, over the past few … [Read more...]
Location Staten Island Ferry -- Staten Island bound. Where am I specifically? Somewhere in the New York Harbor :-) The Story Listen I am biased! But the New York City skyline is simply the best skyline in the World. And it does not make a difference where you are in NYC. If you can get high enough. Or as in my case out into the harbor -- just snap away. And you will never be … [Read more...]
Location The Staten Island Ferry in New York City. The actual address of the White Hall Terminal is 4 South Street, New York, NY. The Story Photographers. Specifically, landscape and cityscape photographers are always looking for a good sky. Something rather dramatic. A sky that captures the attention of the onlooker. I was just getting on the ferry to Staten Island. On my way home. And … [Read more...]
[button link="http://500px.com/photo/5837156"]Click To Buy[/button] The September 9.11 Memoria is not that big but I don't think that was ever the intension. I believe that Staten Island simply wanted to honor those that perished. It's a beautiful Memorial that stares directly at the NYC skyline. … [Read more...]
[button link="http://500px.com/photo/8261087"]Click To Buy A Print[/button] I do spend a great deal of time at the Brooklyn Promenade. Why, mainly because I don't work that far from Brooklyn Heights. Brooklyn Heights is where you will find the Brooklyn Promenade. This is one of the many hidden gems in Brooklyn -- and my personal favorite. It's off the beaten path so you won't see many tourists … [Read more...]