New York impressions - colour (lots of photos)

[ManualFocus-G]

Here's some snaps from New York, all taken on my Canon EOS 5D. Many of the night shots were taken at ISO 1600 wide open, so not the sharpest shots ever, but hopefully you'll get some atmosphere from the shots

#1


Times Square by <<BackToTheFuture>>, on Flickr

#2


Foggy morning by <<BackToTheFuture>>, on Flickr

#3


Crown Victoria sweeps past by <<BackToTheFuture>>, on Flickr

#4


Statue of Liberty by <<BackToTheFuture>>, on Flickr

#5


Night time steam by <<BackToTheFuture>>, on Flickr

#6


Walking to work by <<BackToTheFuture>>, on Flickr

#7


Crown Victoria panning by <<BackToTheFuture>>, on Flickr

#8


More yellow cabs by <<BackToTheFuture>>, on Flickr

#9


Walk by <<BackToTheFuture>>, on Flickr

#10


From the Rokkafeller by <<BackToTheFuture>>, on Flickr

#11


Manhatten from Liberty Island by <<BackToTheFuture>>, on Flickr

#12


Statue of Liberty boat by <<BackToTheFuture>>, on Flickr

#13


A wider view of Manhatten by <<BackToTheFuture>>, on Flickr

#14


High risers by <<BackToTheFuture>>, on Flickr

#15


NY gull by <<BackToTheFuture>>, on Flickr

#16


Central Park carriage ride by <<BackToTheFuture>>, on Flickr

#17


NYFD truck 4 by <<BackToTheFuture>>, on Flickr

#18


Stone Joy - "Bless you Nona Way" by <<BackToTheFuture>>, on Flickr

#19


Taxis queuing in NY by <<BackToTheFuture>>, on Flickr

#20


Yellow cabs in the rain by <<BackToTheFuture>>, on Flickr

#21


42nd street at night by <<BackToTheFuture>>, on Flickr

#22


Out to party by <<BackToTheFuture>>, on Flickr

#23


Busy 42nd street by <<BackToTheFuture>>, on Flickr

[Attila]

Perfect reportage I feel myself as a virtual tourist .. so many great images!

[ManualFocus-G]

Thanks Attila, I was trying to get lots of landscape shots in as I normally prefer street shooting. I've just added some black and white street shots which are more my thing

[Orio]

Great series!
It felt like being there!

Your Contax lenses, guided by your hand, did a terrific job in NYC... the 100-300, the 35-70... especially the 1.4/50 Planar.
The comparison of the night photos taken with the 1.4/50 Planar with that night photo by the Samyang lens is really unmerciful for the Sam.
I mean it's surely an excellent lens value for the price, but all the sparkle and life of the Contax images is just not there, unfortunately.
I often tell people "use fast lenses in the night because that's what they're meant for". Instead a lot of people use fast lenses in full sunlight for bokeh effect.
Well, this series of yours shows what the 1.4/50 Planar does when it plays home: in the night!
And I mean it's not just because of the f/1.4... it's the whole lens design that is structured to shine in the night situations, even when you stop down.
The perfect night lens.

[ManualFocus-G]

Many thanks for the kind comments Orio I totally agree about the Contax lenses, which is why I decided to stuff my bag full of them and risk back injuries! The Planar is simply outstanding at any time of the day, but come night time the lens is just brilliant. This would be the lens I would keep if I were only allowed one.

I'm already looking forward to processing the Las Vegas shots

[NikonD]

wow, night shots are stunning... and samyang is wiiiiiide

[Nesster]

In your hands the FF Canon is something else, and I suppose those lenses don't hurt either Fantastic series!

[Riku]

Good job! Favorites: #1, #3, #15, #16, #20...

[poilu]

superb selection, even with the non ideal weather!

[LucisPictor]

Great job indeed!
Some amazing shots you show us here.

My fav (which is hard to tell because there are so many very good ones) is the Statue of Liberty.

[GrahamNR17]

Absolutely fan-bloody-tastic

Superb set, I loved them all

But number two, for me, was a real jaw-dropper Amazing how the building fade away into the sky. What are the chances of ever getting that shot again

Awesome, truly awesome

[ManualFocus-G]

Many thanks again for the comments all, much appreciated I just wish the 5D was lighter

[Nordentro]

Just awesome

[patrickh]

Truly evocative series of the town I worked in for 20 years. You even have my old office building (well one of them anyway).


patrickh

[martinsmith99]

Lots of good shots there. Perfect location to shoot.

[yinyangbt]

great!