Drama in the sky

Going down to DUMBO on the evening of September 11th is always an adventure.  Even with the high chance of rain in the forecast, the mobs of photographers were still present in all the good spots.  I probably won't come down here again for a while.  Thinking that the only time I can take pictures in peace, is in the dead of winter.

Timeless

Perhaps the most recognizable icon in Grand Central Terminal, this four-faced brass clock designed by Henry E. Bedford is said to be worth between $10 and $20 million.  It's been on top of the information booth for over 100 years, and it isn't going anywhere.

Mystic Night

Heading out to the shore in that hour just after sunset is always an adventure, especially with a camera and tripod.  Here's a view of the Mystic River in Connecticut. (f/16, ISO200, 30 seconds)

Indigo Cottage

The city takes as much out of you as it gives.. (sometimes more).  It's nice to get away from it once in a while, and go to a place where the people are friendly, the crowds are few, and the parking is free.  This time I had the privilege of living in a cottage for a few days, with family & friends, in the small town Mystic, Connecticut.  Remember the movie "Mystic Pizza"?  Yeah, that's the town.

Mob style photography

I went out to Manhattan for the first time during Manhattanhenge... and what an experience!  If you don't know what Manhattanhenge is, Google it.  I did some research on certain hot spots.. and most articles I read stated that you'd be just fine arriving a half-hour before sunset.  What a lie!  This is a picture of the Tudor City Overpass on 42nd Street, about an hour before sunset.  There was even this one guy who parked his humvee on the center of the bridge and stood on top of it (Like wtf!@#$@).  Needless to say.. I wasn't going to fight this mob.  I ended up going down to street level for some nice shots.  Overall, it was a lot of fun!

Something different

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to explore a different side of photography. Shooting with studio strobes is a whole other world; something that I am definitely not used to. Nevertheless, it is the next plateau on this journey. (Model: Michelle Marques - Location: The Art Factory, NJ)

Getting through these long nights

The nights are cold, and the streets are empty.  Standing out here with a tripod, practicing my long exposures... well, what's not to love about it?  (East Flushing, Queens)

Time Out

Walked into one of the noisiest coffee shops in Manhattan.  After placing my order I took a seat, filtered out all the sounds and escaped into my own world for just a few minutes.  I don't get to do this a lot.  It was good.. and so was the drink. (Grace Street - W. 32nd St. NYC)

Got Steam?

Yes, we definitely got that here in NYC.  The New York Steam Company began providing service in lower Manhattan in 1882, generating steam under the streets to heat high rise buildings and businesses.  I absolutely love taking a picture of this stuff. (Financial District, Manhattan)

When Day turns into Night

There is nothing in the world that attracts more photographers than sunsets.  It is known as "Golden Hour", the time of day when time seems to move a little slower because everyone just stops and stares.  But what many people fail to understand is that there is a 45 minute period of time immediately after Golden Hour known as "Blue Hour", which is just as good.. or even better in my opinion.  (Central Park, New York City)