JJ's Photoblog
looking up 42nd Street
Posted by JJ (Jersey City, United States) on 18 November 2008 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.
Often on my walk to the train after work I walk past Tudor City which goes over 42nd Street, now that its getting darker earlier, this was the view I saw, wish I had been carrying a tripod but not to bad for handheld so here it is
Thank you for taking the time to visit. I really appreciate all your comments, and welcome any critique as I am learning the art of photography, and having a blast with it
Getting ready for a work trip from the 29th so may not be able to check all your posts but will do as and when I can
Kathryn from Warburton, Australia
no i don't think you needed a tripod because this is fantastic! i like that you have used a fast enough shutter speed so that the lights of the traffic aren't blurred but slow enough so that the colours are really rich at the same time! also great work for hand held at a 1/4 second! i particularily like the shaft of yellow light shining down onto the street scene as well as the variety of colours present on the street. i love it all JJ - well done!
18 Nov 2008 5:12am
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
That is just INCREDIBLE!!!! you really didn't need the tripod mate...you got this just right. Amazing lights and colours!! Stunning image:-)
18 Nov 2008 5:49am
Zygene from morlaix, France
Waouh, l’atmosphère est de toute beauté, on croirait à un graphiste 3D fait avec un ordinateur
18 Nov 2008 5:53am
Suzanne Cummings from Huntington Bch, United States
Wow...absolutely magnificent!
18 Nov 2008 5:54am
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
Not bad at all! That is one gorgeous image.
18 Nov 2008 6:29am
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
This is a stunner! The colours are so rich and beautiful, and you definitely didn't need the tripod.
18 Nov 2008 7:11am
Frédéric A. from Païta, New Caledonia
Le contraire ABSOLU de la Calédonie, pourtant, j'aime bien l'ambiance et ce mélange de couleurs chaudes et froides. La vie ici impulse son rythme débridée. Great shot !
18 Nov 2008 7:16am
Marhilde from Geraardsbergen, Belgium
Sometimes an image can be, on technical way perfect, but lacking mood and feeling. I prefer mood and feeling. Such as this image.
18 Nov 2008 7:39am
Saeed from Tehran, Iran
wow , such a nice shot , i like light & colors in this shot :) good frame & composition . . .
18 Nov 2008 8:07am
Nina from Hamburg, Germany
What a great night shot... colors and light are simply fantastic!
18 Nov 2008 8:17am
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
You have a steady hand! Very cool night shot.
18 Nov 2008 8:51am
Sylvain from Concarneau, France
Bravo l'artiste.
De la photo comme je l'aime.
Bonne journée.
18 Nov 2008 8:54am
NJ & SB Photography from Spain
Espectacular nocturna, una perspectiva increible!!
saludos
Núria
18 Nov 2008 9:03am
PeterFH from Gothenburg, Sweden
Congrats on a stunning image. There you have the advantage of the Pentax SR.
18 Nov 2008 9:53am
aubry from Montpellier, France
Hi JJ,
What a genius picture....the light is so beautiful in the trees a,d the buildings..
I am so fan...
18 Nov 2008 9:55am
Pied Crow from Nairobi, Kenya
Beautiful, I love the gently blurred crosstown traffic.
18 Nov 2008 10:06am
Stéphane from Bruxelles, Belgium
Great colors, great result for a handheld shot.
Somewhat more ligth on the tree in the foreground would have been nice (maybe with a flash+yellow diffuser).
18 Nov 2008 10:27am
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Are you Kidding me? I'd call this Miracle on 42nd street, WOW JJ
18 Nov 2008 10:40am
paolo from castelnuovo, Italy
amazing man! i like the beam of light between the skyscrapers, the crowded - colorful 42nd, the sharpness.
i love it!
18 Nov 2008 11:36am
Craig from United Kingdom
This is an incredible shot, the colours and lights are fantastic. The fact that it was hand held makes it even more amazing!
18 Nov 2008 11:54am
FLOOG from United Kingdom
No tripod! Handheld!...... you're a God
An awesome photograph, so vibrant and alive, perfectly capturing the essence of the street. Utterly amazing, brilliant and spectacular
18 Nov 2008 12:36pm
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
This is a real beauty. I'll admit that I'm a bit envious of the availability of this sort of shot as I don't get this sort of opportunity unless I'm visiting a city... but not too envious, mind you as I prefer my rural location!
18 Nov 2008 12:56pm
Elaine- from Vancouver, Canada
lol at Floog... in the Bible it says we are all gods.. at least i think it says that somewhere.. anyway, very very impressive night shot, the colors are outstanding, and what a view!!
18 Nov 2008 1:02pm
Marion from Liberty Township, United States
Wow, JJ this is awesome for a hand-held shot! The lighting is just right! Great colors. Love the shot! :)
18 Nov 2008 1:03pm
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
The city lights this time of year make me think of Christmas. Very pretty.
18 Nov 2008 1:11pm
Wolfgang - vu@granby from Granby, Québec, Canada
This is excellent, tripod or not!
18 Nov 2008 1:28pm
Jasp from Plymouth, United Kingdom
Pretty impressive without the tripod... I think NY night shots are always special.
18 Nov 2008 2:13pm
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Such a dynamic shot, JJ ... you've captured movement and light and color and the rhythm of the city ... very cool!
18 Nov 2008 2:22pm
MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States
Oh my, when I was a kid 42nd St was, well ... 42nd st :) Cool image.
18 Nov 2008 2:42pm
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
wow,i think you did an amazing job already.THe city lights never looked more pretty to me than now:)
18 Nov 2008 3:40pm
don from spokane, United States
A brilliant night shot with all the colors and action. Fine hand-held image...you have a steady hand and technique! Fine image.
18 Nov 2008 3:46pm
Jean-Michel from BRUSSELS, Belgium
Hi JJ,
41 st message for an image of the 42 nd street that is normal !
This image is brilliant !
Cheers ;-)
18 Nov 2008 3:51pm
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
A great cityscape. What a nice night shot. Congratulations.
18 Nov 2008 5:16pm
Jen from Alpharetta, United States
Awesome shot...the colors and lights are just stupendous!
18 Nov 2008 6:03pm
Alphons from Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands
Joyful streetphoto, because af all the fine colours and beautiful light.
18 Nov 2008 6:14pm
Pixim from Nice, France
Very beautiful photograph with some green reflections, perhaps of extraterrestrial spy which look all this human activity. In any case, very a big city for me and the photograph show it ;)
18 Nov 2008 6:16pm
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
This is beautiful you must have steady hands well done
18 Nov 2008 6:53pm
Hess from Murphy, United States
Agreed with comments above...that's great especially considering it's handheld in low to no light. Great capture of the city. Also great idea to carry your camera around with you on the commute.
18 Nov 2008 7:43pm
Conflagratio from Valencia, Spain
Wow! excellent work, I love this glorious light, very very well done!! congratulations
18 Nov 2008 8:01pm
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
Stunning night shot, the lighting is fantastic
18 Nov 2008 8:21pm
Pepper from Montreal, Canada
awfully beautiful! Man, I'm so envious of you, you see it, and you capture it just great!
18 Nov 2008 8:25pm
Maramy from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Wonderful shot, lovely vivid colours, and hand held just marvelous!!
18 Nov 2008 9:01pm
Phototherapy from Switzerland
Wonderful capture. I LOVE the lighting. The trees add to the perspective.
Without tripod, well done :)
SwissCharles
18 Nov 2008 9:25pm
Benoit Darrieux from Clermont Ferrand, France
Splendid picture dear JJ !! The contrast between the trees and the street is excellent, the perspective, the frame, the tones, etc... eveything is here. Could be a movie of science fiction. Well done, 5 stars.
18 Nov 2008 9:39pm
AC from NY, United States
I thought as much! It's one of my favorite places to take such snaps as well. Well captured night snap.
18 Nov 2008 10:34pm
Les from Lincoln, United States
Not bad at all! Looks almost festive. The holidays must be upon us, eh?
18 Nov 2008 10:58pm
martie from Rivendale, United States
Beautiful night scene. I really like the way the lights are going thru the leaves. Wonderful composition - well done!
18 Nov 2008 11:45pm
Charles from New York, United States
Nice handheld shot. I was just there during the day....looks more interesting at night.
18 Nov 2008 11:53pm
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
Wow, thats some metropolis, its really quite sci-fi seen at night, a cool futuristic like vision.
19 Nov 2008 12:17am
John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States
A really stunning image. Great night time scene. Excellent lighting and composition.
19 Nov 2008 2:57am
PD from Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Very cool shot! I wonder what are the small green lights in the upper part of the picture a little right of center? They appear elongated like they were moving.
19 Nov 2008 3:36am
Monique from Koh Samui, Thailand
You've got a steady hand JJ! I love this view, all those different colored lights and the huge buildings!
19 Nov 2008 3:46am
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Extraordinary night capture. You had a wonderful vantage point.
19 Nov 2008 4:03am
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
simply gorgeous!! all the power and beauty of this splendid city! superb!!
19 Nov 2008 4:44am
Darlene from Los Angeles, United States
i defintely agree....great for handheld! Did you take this on a Manual setting? Curious as I've been experimenting and trying to work on my own photography.
19 Nov 2008 5:33pm
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
Hand held was cool and that glow within the distance is cooler still. City shots can be so rewarding.
19 Nov 2008 5:42pm
Nick from OXFORD, United States
Great city lights. Love city lights but hate cities.
20 Nov 2008 4:11pm
Anita from Quito, Ecuador
Amazing! Great colors and composition.
Yep! Definitely a perfect image to reflect the beauty of your city!
21 Nov 2008 2:25am
Lynne's Somewhat Invented Life from United States
This is amazing. How long did you have to hold this still? Thanks for the look into life that I will never see. I loved this photo.
21 Nov 2008 7:13am
akarui from Kagoshima, Japan
Beautiful lights and colors. The narrow perpective with the high buildings works very well. Love it.
26 Nov 2008 4:31am
bisha from Saitama, Japan
Very well done for handheld! Great night view, love the lights!
28 Nov 2008 3:41pm
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
Outstanding! Wow! Something I need to work on..... night shots. This one is splendid!
29 Nov 2008 7:08pm
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
This photo has gathered more comments than any I've ever seen on AM3 ... and well it should!
This is a wonderful night shot - 5 stars from me ... but it should be 500!
13 Dec 2008 8:24pm
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Pentax K200D
1/4 second
F/2.4
ISO 100
75 mm (35mm equiv.)