Photography from NYC

[996GT2]

Took a ton of pics in NYC yesterday. Still processing them, but I have some completed ones on my blog HERE

Feel free to check them out and tell me what you guys think.

 

[Flipped Gazelle]

So far, so good! :thumbsup:

 

[mshan]

Nice pics.

 

[Aharami]

how do you do a HDR panorama?

create three separate panos from each set of bracketed pics and then create a HDR from that? im thinking created panos wont line up properly in that case.

 

[996GT2]

Originally posted by: Aharami
how do you do a HDR panorama?

create three separate panos from each set of bracketed pics and then create a HDR from that? im thinking created panos wont line up properly in that case.

You can either do that or do the HDR work first and then stitch the 3 HDR images into a panorama.

They will line up properly if you take your time and use a solid tripod/shutter release. It's OK if they are off slightly, since panorama and HDR software will line them up for you provided that the difference isn't very big.

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Good stuff. Where did you stand to get the view of NYC from above? Have you ever considered doing a vertical panorama of the city or a panorama that requires panning down of the camera one or two levels to get more of the city? I guarantee that you'll run into some interesting problems

 

[996GT2]

Originally posted by: fuzzybabybunny
Good stuff. Where did you stand to get the view of NYC from above? Have you ever considered doing a vertical panorama of the city or a panorama that requires panning down of the camera one or two levels to get more of the city? I guarantee that you'll run into some interesting problems

I was on the 70th story open-air observation deck of the GE building. It's called "Top of the Rock" and is open to visitors for $20 per adult ticket.

IMO it was pretty worth it since most skyscrapers have enclosed observation decks, which mean a whole extra layer of (often dusty) glass between the lens and what's to be captured.

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Originally posted by: 996GT2

Originally posted by: fuzzybabybunny
Good stuff. Where did you stand to get the view of NYC from above? Have you ever considered doing a vertical panorama of the city or a panorama that requires panning down of the camera one or two levels to get more of the city? I guarantee that you'll run into some interesting problems

I was on the 70th story open-air observation deck of the GE building. It's called "Top of the Rock" and is open to visitors for $20 per adult ticket.

IMO it was pretty worth it since most skyscrapers have enclosed observation decks, which mean a whole extra layer of (often dusty) glass between the lens and what's to be captured.

Yeah. I've also found that most places really don't like you to bring along a tripod, which sucks. And the enclosed observation decks truly are a pain, especially at night with all the internal reflections. I always have to remember to bring along a big coat so that I can block off some reflections from the glass, like make myself a little curtain or something with it.

Any other high rises in NYC that you know of that are open air or allow tripods?

 

[996GT2]

Originally posted by: fuzzybabybunny

Originally posted by: 996GT2

Originally posted by: fuzzybabybunny
Good stuff. Where did you stand to get the view of NYC from above? Have you ever considered doing a vertical panorama of the city or a panorama that requires panning down of the camera one or two levels to get more of the city? I guarantee that you'll run into some interesting problems

I was on the 70th story open-air observation deck of the GE building. It's called "Top of the Rock" and is open to visitors for $20 per adult ticket.

IMO it was pretty worth it since most skyscrapers have enclosed observation decks, which mean a whole extra layer of (often dusty) glass between the lens and what's to be captured.

Yeah. I've also found that most places really don't like you to bring along a tripod, which sucks. And the enclosed observation decks truly are a pain, especially at night with all the internal reflections. I always have to remember to bring along a big coat so that I can block off some reflections from the glass, like make myself a little curtain or something with it.

Any other high rises in NYC that you know of that are open air or allow tripods?

So far I only know of the GE building, and yeah they're a PITA about tripods too. One of the guards came over and told me I could only use it as a monopod...which is useless for 15-30 second exposures. I found a way workaround by folding up my tripod to its shortest length, and then putting that "mini tripod" on one of the elevated guardrail platforms. Worked like a charm

I found that the school's $120 Manfrotto 728B tripods had a fatal flaw; even though nearly every part can be securely clamped down, the quick release clamp allows movement of the mounting plate if the camera is even slightly moved (e.g. by wind). I had to physically shield the tripod while lightly holding the base with 1 hand to prevent it from getting blown off a 70 story building by the strong winds.