New York City at Night

I set off this afternoon to join a group of NYC photographers for a night shoot of the Brooklyn Bridge and there-abouts.

We got to town a little early and grabbed a bite to eat before heading down to Chambers and Center to meet-up with everyone.  I took a bag full of lenses as well as my tripod but mostly worked with my new 70-300mm and the 24-105mm.  Changing lenses in the dark amidst the blustery wind on the Brooklyn Bridge is no mean feat so I rather contented myself with just using the wide angle.

There's definitely an art to taking photos in the dark.  Not just extending your exposure but a good many shots had way too much movement in them and I was not using my remote, so even pressing the camera trigger bumps things around too much.  Plus the Brooklyn Bridge moves and vibrates with all the traffic running underneath it, and you don't really think about that.
It's also not easy to be patient and picky while you are trying to keep up with a moving group.

None the less, it was a great night.  We met-up at 7:30pm and it was nearly 12:30 am by the time we got home.

I'd like to shoot the same scenes again, by myself and with a bit more thought and less (group) pressure, but on the whole it was fun and I've at least 20 good night shots to keep and a great many more that I took earlier in the day which I am pretty pleased with. 

I'll leave you with a few of my faves, including the Chrysler Building captured in the afternoon ....
(And no, I did not use ANY plug-in's to process the images.  Just a little tweak in Camera Raw and a few nudges in Photohsop)!!

Comments

[Bren]

Spectacular shots, love the angles and perspectives you chose.

[Maery Rose]

Oh how I wished I'd known about this! I'm in NY and could have met up with you! These are awesome photos,, so much better than what I've been shooting. It is tough to take photos with the bustle of people passing by and my son gets impatient waiting for me. I'm surprised I haven't run into a pole or tripped over something the way I look up at all the building and gawk at everything. I'm not in Minnesota anymore!

[Marcie]

There is something so magical about the city at night - the way it sparkles and shines. Beautifully captured!

[Chris]

Oh, heavens to Betsy (whoever that is), these are poppin, baby!! Just love it. I hope to see it in person some day. Do you use a cable at all? I keep wanting to get one for my little snap digital, just because I move so much even when I'm not on a bridge and getting blown.

you know what I mean...

[Peter Sawer]

I might be your father, and therefore reckoned to be biased, but no bias needed - these are really excellent and truly professional. Love the last one. Well done again (from Australia)!!

[joanne thieme huffman]

These photos are fantastic; I'm in awe.

[dori]

Given all the limitations, you did an awesome job! How fun to be in the city with like-minded people being creative together.

[Deborah Bauernfeind]

Oh My GOODNESS!!! Fabulous! **clapping of many hands** Can't pick a favorite, but the last one is stunning...the water with the shadows and lights. BIG NYC Love ♥♥♥ Deb

[karen burns]

The shine/shimmer on the water of that last image is amazing. All so beautiful.
Sounds like a fun time, but I know what you mean about wanting to shoot it all
again by yourself or with less people. Haven't been to NY in several years.....
Happy Sunday!

~K

[nancy donaldson]

wow!!! i love them all!

[lyle baxter]

wonderful. love the chrysler bldg! and the lavender shadows.

[Robert]

Lovely shots..........night shooting is great fun!!

[Christine Baier]

Wow Marie...
absolutely stunning this pics by night. The Chrysler Building is also one of my fave building and of course the Brooklyn Bridge. Great. Thank you for sharing!