Brooklyn Pilings
Jan, 2016Views
641
Likes
Awards
People's Choice in City Skyline Photo Challenge
Superb Composition
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
Top Choice
Outstanding Creativity
Superior Skill
Magnificent Capture
Love it
All Star
Emotions
Impressed
Top Ranks
Top 10 rankTop 10 rank week 1
Top 10 rankTop 10 rank week 1
Top 10 rank
Categories
Valery_Ost
January 16, 2016
Very interesting subject of a night city scape.
The piling lines create the perspective so much appreciated in the city views. The milky water surface is also attractive.
To me the horizon right in the middle does not seem to be the best choice about the composition and somewhat darker and more contrasting skies I guess would draw my eye even stronger.
The piling lines create the perspective so much appreciated in the city views. The milky water surface is also attractive.
To me the horizon right in the middle does not seem to be the best choice about the composition and somewhat darker and more contrasting skies I guess would draw my eye even stronger.
Same photographer See allBehind The Lens
Discover more photos See all
Behind The Lens
Location
At Brooklyn Bridge Park in Brooklyn, New YorkTime
at 5:11pmLighting
In January at this time, it is completely dark. The exposure was 125sec which captured the skylie and the ambient and reflective lightsEquipment
Nikon D750 / Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 on a Tripod and remote shutter.Inspiration
This is a very popular spot in Brooklyn for the photos. It inspired me to take my own shot and because of the long exposure, the outcome was very pleasant with silky waters and sparkling skyline.Editing
Yes, in Lightroom, for exposure, white balance and some graduated filters and highlight boosting.In my camera bag
It depends on what I anticipate shooting. But my normal kit is Nikon D750 DSLR, Nikon 50mm f/1.4g Nikon 14-24mm f.2.8 Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 and Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 (The holy trinity) along with Breakthrough Technology Neutral Density 10-Stop Filter and a Tiffen Polarizing FilerFeedback
The weather,cloud covering, and time are the factors that determine what type of photo composition you are going to have. With long exposures (either in the dark or with ND filters) you can get dramatic effect of water and sky. Be patient in waiting for the right conditions and make sure your shot is the sharpest you can get it. That means depth of field generally at f/8 - f/16 and lowest Iso your camera has. This also mean slower shutter speed, which will require that your camera is on a sturdy tripod. For even more assurance of sharpness, use a remote trigger and use the mirror up mode.
