Empire State
Mar, 2018Views
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Location
This photo was taken in London. Kidding, obviously it's New York City.Time
It was getting on for late afternoon. It had been a hot, sunny day and i was on my way back to my hotel before heading to the airport. The clouds had started to come over making the sunlight spotty and inconsistent.Lighting
The light wasn't particularly impressive as it was quite dull by that point of the afternoon, which is why i chose to present it as a black and white shot. One thing i love about New York is how the light plays with the buildings. Even on the sunniest of days there are always shadows. There is always darkness balancing the light. In this shot what struck me was how the darkness of the two buildings in the foreground really highlighted the Empire State Building. They really allow the eye to be drawn up, especially by the line of the building on the right which almost perfectly frames the ESB. I also loved that the sunlight was hitting the leaves on the tree at the top of the shot, which enhances the perspective.Equipment
This is actually the product of an iPhone 5s. I had my Sony Cybershot in my bag but i didn't have a lot of time so i just took the shot on my phone.Inspiration
I have a fascination with architecture, lines and perspective, so when all three catch my eye i can't not take the shot. I like to try and capture ordinary and popular things in new and interesting ways, and this felt like just that. The ESB is such an iconic image and i've taken so many generic photos of it over the years, so although I didn't set out to take this specific shot, i knew i wanted to try and capture something a bit different. My style is to just walk around and let the landscape inspire me, and that's exactly what happened here.Editing
I don't like to process too much, i like to keep my photos as authentic as possible. Obviously i did apply the black and white, but that's about it.In my camera bag
I usually carry my Sony Cybershot, which i love because it's lightweight and compact but still takes a great shot. And yes, also an iPhone.Feedback
Look at everything. Use your eyes. Constantly frame what you're seeing and try to imagine it as a photograph. Is it worth taking a shot? If in doubt, take the shot anyway. Look at the light, look at what it's highlighting and what it's hiding. Think of your composition and perspectives. What is your eye drawn to? Lastly, don't overcrowd the shot. Pick a hero and build around it.
