Working after dark I Photo

Photographer’s Note

Unlike most people, I am always happy when Daylight Saving Time comes to an end in mid-autumn. It is only then that I can enjoy the fabulous night view from the window of my office. Once the sun goes down, and the city lights up, there is a magical feeling in the air. I can look out and see the lights from other office towers, and, sometimes, even see the other workers. :-)

On the left side of this view is Madison Avenue. There are only headlights because this street only runs north as it travels through the city. In the center, of course, is the Empire State Building. To the right, an anonymous skyscraper...its employees working hard after dark... :-)

jalab_temen, jjcordier, jurgen, josepmarin, jmcl, hmusty, madux has marked this note useful

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Nelu_Goia (2730) 2008-12-13 20:19

Hi Brenda,
Not bad for a night shot...The colors and the contrast are quite good,with a lot of details and awesome sharpness.
One little thing:the building on right might crash as it`s leaning to the right:)
Thanks,
Nelu

mzmehr (917) 2008-12-13 20:47

Hi Brenda,

nice night shot, good title and composition.

I like the way you thought and took this shot to show working in night hours, Specially street and moving cars. Also I like the brown tone in this shot which is result of sunset red and buildings gray combination.

thanks for sharing
mzmehr

jjcordier (24634) 2008-12-13 22:23

Brenda
Excellente photo au pouvoir graphique très fort, aux couleurs exceptionnelles et de grande qualité technique. Bravo!
Amicalement
JJ

jurgen (1994) 2008-12-14 3:02

Hello Brenda:
I, same as you, like when the Daytime Saving Time ends. Certainly I don't like it at all, and some studies have shown that the energy saved is so marginal that we can live without it.
Going to your picture, it is very, very sharp. You have managed to take it exactly when most 'night shots' of cities and skylines are taken: when the lights of the city turn on but the sky is still not pith black. In this way we can not only see the lights from the windows but also the silhouettes of the buildings that have them. Exactly what you have done here.
By the way, in which floor you were when you shot this picture?
A very good work.
Greetings,
Jürgen

josepmarin (33785) 2008-12-14 9:03

Hi Brenda,
no me importaría en absoluto trabajar en esta oficina, la vista es espectacular y muy bella.
Me gusta mucho, se puede sentir el latido de la ciudad en tu foto, y desde luego que esta hora en que la luz del sol desaparece y los edificios se iluminan nos ofrece la posibilidad de tomar fotos únicas. Y digo únicas porque es un tipo de vista que no es fácil para un turista,.
New York es un lugar mágico, y el ESB sigue dominando su cielo, como vemos en tu composición.
Excelente trabajo.
Un abrazo, amiga, y te deseo una Feliz Navidad.
Josep

wolf38 (12765) 2008-12-15 1:41

During the hasty running over the TE pages I see your beautiful photo. It pleases me very well. Really masterful. With regards, Wolfgang.

ahmetgedikli (21901) 2008-12-16 16:40

Hi Brenda,
Beautiful night shot! Excellent point of view, good colours and details
Thanks for sharing.
Greetings from Türkiye.
Ahmet

jalab_temen (1945) 2008-12-18 0:27

Dear Brenda, it is an amazingly sharp image with well managed lights, although the difficult light conditions. I like tha way you composed this photo, the vertical line divides to the pic to 2:1. Best regards, Jalab

jmcl (13795) 2008-12-27 16:29

HI Brenda,

The sense of vastness from this is tremendous .. beautiful tones .. great light management .. wonderful point of view .. very nice. don't work all the time : ) take care, John

bapun1 (801) 2008-12-29 1:10

Nice composition. Very sharp and detailed.

Regards,
Bishnu.

ElAprendiz (7370) 2009-01-03 8:07

Hello Brenda:

Espectacular ! Encantador el conjunto de luces, como se desenvuelve dentro de la congestión existente. Gran punto de vista, mucha altura, la cual me causa vértigo, pero sin duda de que la composición es excelente.

Que este 2009 esté lleno de felicidad y éxitos para tí y tu adorable familia.

Un abrazo, John

messenger1 (1029) 2009-02-21 7:08

Hi, Brenda -
Very impressive vista. Wonderfully lighted, great POV and sharp details even with the low light. There is nothing like the NYC skyline and you've really captured a great portion of it here. I particularly like the closest building on the right where you can actually see the illuminated workspaces through the windows. Well done.

jemaflor (39357) 2009-03-06 10:15

Hi Brenda,
Good pov on these building, good effect with all ythese light, good nightshot.

Greg1949 (8507) 2009-03-18 5:39

Nice capture Brenda, the sharpness of detail is really amazing and the play on light in the building to the right is just awesome. The brownish grayish reflection in the sky is fitting for this view of Gotham City I think, well seen and presented.

Greg

madux (170) 2009-05-13 5:57

You've got a wonderful view from your office Brenda. I am sure whoever would work in such 'conditions' would hardly wait for Daylight Saving time to come. :)
Beautiful photo.

Madi

vmukherjee (395) 2009-05-18 19:59

Wow! A typical night time shot of NY, which fascinates us all. Good composition and pov. Thanks for sharing.

mkamionka (4472) 2009-06-08 5:01

Hi Brenda,
This is a truly spectacular view, beautifully realized, and I am really jealous that you can enjoy it more often.
I like the brownish sky. I like the reflections in the building... The point of view is very original, also including the building on the right in the foreground -makes really great impression. It reminds me NY as presented in the movie Fifth Element.
Fantastic work,
TFS
M

NewEnglander (3) 2009-07-16 15:24

this is a very good photo. never been to NY but hear its awesome.

westcoastgirl1 (1185) 2009-11-27 18:46

Hi Brenda

Fantastic night hour shot.
I love all the shades of black, grey, yellow and white.
Good clarity of the office buildings.
You have a great view at work.

Take care,
Tosca