Where Brooklyn & Manhattan Meet...

djportalatin · Jul 26, 2012

Took this shot on the way home yesterday. Soooo much NYC traffic, I decided stop for a few and breakout my wide-angle lol. Hope you enjoy!

Where Brooklyn & Manhattan Meet by Daniel Portalatin Photography, on Flickr

Jaemie · Jul 26, 2012

I like the clouds, the way they add a sense of action to an otherwise unusually tranquil urban scene. The horizon appears tilted very slightly to the left - I'd check the waterline. The hint of afternoon warmth in the yellow reflections is subtle and pleasing. Which bridges are these? Good photo!

djportalatin · Jul 26, 2012

Jaemie said:
I like the clouds, the way they add a sense of action to an otherwise unusually tranquil urban scene. The horizon appears tilted very slightly to the left - I'd check the waterline. The hint of afternoon warmth in the yellow reflections is subtle and pleasing. Which bridges are these? Good photo!

In the foreground is the Manhattan Bridge and the Brooklyn Bridge in the back.

Thanks for the kind words!

djportalatin · Jul 26, 2012

Here is another shot with an angle to it and B&W conversion. Personally, I like the angle, it changes things up from the "normal" type shot. Any opinions?

Thanks!

A - Summer 71 by Daniel Portalatin Photography, on Flickr

rexbobcat · Jul 26, 2012

Are these images HDR? If they are, they are done very well.

I like that you left the end point of the bridge in the frame, so that the bridge doesn't seem to go off into infinite somewhere. It keeps the photo grounded.

LaFoto · Jul 26, 2012

I don't think the first is slanted, as the vertical lines of the buildings to the left and the right are absolutely parallel to the frame. And if it is HDR (which is what it looks like) it's very nicely done!
I'm not quite as fond of slanted pictures when water comes into play - I always fear my desk might get flooded at any time now ... argh!

sm4him · Jul 26, 2012

The horizon might be VERY, VERY slightly tilted, but if so, it's not by much at all. I think the non-parallel lines over the horizon (the bridges) just trick the eye into thinking the horizon must be tilted.

I like the first one, and agree that the clouds really add a dramatic effect to the image. I don't care for the drastic tilt of the second; makes me feel like I'm gonna fall off the bridge, right into the drink!

djportalatin · Jul 26, 2012

Thanks everyone for the feedback. Both of these shots are indeed HDR (3 exposures).

Here is a 3rd shot with less of a tilt than the second image...

Manhattan Bridge in B&W by Daniel Portalatin Photography, on Flickr

Jaemie · Jul 26, 2012

A jaunty angle works better with people, I think. Here, it's really adding unnecessary drama to a good photo.

PlanetStarbucks · Jul 26, 2012

I like em both ways. And mad props for good use of HDR...not the usual "look what HDR did" photo. The framing of shapes is damn near perfect. The tower of the Manhattan bridge perfectly intersects the middle of the Brooklyn Bridge, and all the buildings are framed underneath. I would buy this as a poster, easily...

djportalatin · Jul 26, 2012

PlanetStarbucks said:
I like em both ways. And mad props for good use of HDR...not the usual "look what HDR did" photo. The framing of shapes is damn near perfect. The tower of the Manhattan bridge perfectly intersects the middle of the Brooklyn Bridge, and all the buildings are framed underneath. I would buy this as a poster, easily...

Thanks for the in depth comment, I appreciate it.

If you are interested in a print of this, you can shoot me an email @ [email protected]