Went with my daughter on a three day trip to New York City. Took along my newest camera the EM-1 mkII with a 12-40mm, 45mm, and 75mm. Also along was the Monochrome 246 with a 50mm summicron. The first day was a total wash out with a cold steady rain all day. I was glad to have the weather protected EM-1 along although I was too wet myself, despite a raincoat and and umbrella, to take many photos. But I did get this one while hiding from the rain and wind under a bridge in central park with these other wet explorers. {} Under the bridge by donlaw200, on Flickr 12-40mm After a subway ride and a hurried walk through a cold wet central park, we spend the rest of that day in the vast halls of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It was our first visit there and despite spending 4 hours trying to see everything we only made it through about half. {} Met_Egyptian by donlaw200, on Flickr The ancient Egyptian exhibits were very interesting. And the building scale made for an amazing ambience. 12-40mm {} Allie with wings by donlaw200, on Flickr My daughter posed for a 'weeping angels' photo! Monochrome {} Abe in contrast by donlaw200, on Flickr This bust of Abe Lincoln was in the visible storage racks. Even though it was behind glass, I liked the way light cast shadows in this image. Monochrome The next day was cloudy and cool, but at least the rain was over. We spend the day visiting some family. Attended a musical and didn't have many opportunities for photography. But I did get a take few photos of some statues. {} bug head by donlaw200, on Flickr 12-40mm {} statue1 by donlaw200, on Flickr I didn't even get a chance to see who designed this or what building it was in front of. 12-40mm {} statue of liberty by donlaw200, on Flickr The statue of liberty putting on the makeup. 12-40mm Our final day was a glorious sunny one. Started with a visit to the Oculus designed by Calatrava. {} Oculus by donlaw200, on Flickr Caught a nice sunstar/flare by stopping down the 12-40mm. {} In the Oculus by donlaw200, on Flickr Inside the Oculus the light and shadows were amazing. Monochrome {} Lines and light by donlaw200, on Flickr Looking up in the Oculus. Monochrome The rest of the day was spent wandering around the village and soho. Finally we rode the subway to end our day back in vastly different sunny central park. {} Mail Box? by donlaw200, on Flickr 45mm {} In Pursuit of Magic by donlaw200, on Flickr 45mm {} On the Bridge by donlaw200, on Flickr 75mm {} Sunny CP by donlaw200, on Flickr A crowded spring like day in central park. 12-40mm A very special trip, unfortunately without much time for photography. Yet, still it led to some satisfying images I felt like sharing with the folks here.
Really nice series Don. I think my favorite is your mailbox, taken with the 45mm....there's something about that shot, the field of view, the colors, the framing. Thank you for sharing these.
All of these are right up my street and I am very jealous as NYC is my fave city after my own London. I must get back there. I have to say that I run towards rain and any other inclement weather. It makes for such different shots with the behaviour of people, reflections etc. I don't care if I get soaked. I keep my kit dry and shoot away with a happy grin. Anyone else run to the rain rather than shelter from it? Or is it just me?
Thanks, I wish I had more time to spend at the Oculus. The light changes as you walk around creating many photo ops.
Not hi-jacking, but......Just a few rain shots from me: {} Brolly Weather, London by Pete Tachauer, on Flickr {} A Fireworks of Rain by Pete Tachauer, on Flickr {} YOU sing in the rain!!!! by Pete Tachauer, on Flickr {} He was just a shadow of his former self by Pete Tachauer, on Flickr {} London in the Rain-20 by Pete Tachauer, on Flickr
The structure is amazing as are most of Calatrava's designs. I was lucky to be there at the right time of day to catch the sun on the tips like that.
I understand. Unfortunately, we had a very tight agenda to keep so making the best of the inclement weather for photography was not possible.
Regardless, your shots made me pine for the place. Seriously thinking of heading over in September/October. Never seen the Oculus....looks a great photo opportunity. I have only been to NYC once since 9/11 and there was nothing at all in place then. Don't know about you but I found it a strain on the neck. Everywhere you look there is a photo opportunity...people, buildings, yellow cabs, street hawkers. The place buzzes 24hrs non stop
