Light Happens

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Cupcakes In Tow - Central Park (2020)

Deliver The Goodies

I'm not sure where they were going in such a hurry, but I'll bet that everyone was happy to receive the cupcakes!

a photo of a family riding bikes carrying a container of chocolate cupcakes

Cupcakes In Tow - Central Park (2020)

Camera: Sony a7R IV

Lens: Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS

Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Pretzel Stand - New York City (2020)

Twisted Logic

It was a beautiful autumn day under clear blue skies. The light was so pure that I didn't have to make any edits to the image file. I didn't alter the color, contrast, or white balance. I just added a bit of sharpening and cropped the image to a square, eliminating a couple of people who were walking on the right side of the frame.

a photo of a man buying a pretzel at a stand near central park new york city

Pretzel Stand - New York City (2020)

An acquaintance remarked that the photo reminded him of the cover photo on Steely Dan's Pretzel Logic album.

I looked up the Pretzel Logic album on, where else, wikipedia. It turns out that the album photo was taken just a few blocks north of where I captured this shot on Fifth Avenue. Central Park served as the scenic backdrop for both photos.

Decades later, the legacy of New York pretzels lives on!

Camera: Sony a7R IV

Lens: Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS

Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.

Monday, November 16, 2020

Cellist In A Tunnel - New York (2020)

A Little Night Music

Performers in public spaces contribute to the magic of the New York experience.

a photo of a cellist playing music in a tunnel in central park new york city

Cellist In A Tunnel - New York (2020)

Camera: Sony a7R IV

Lens: Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS

Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Early Voting In New York City 2020

Record Turnout

We just had a big election here in the United States. Despite the raging Covid-19 pandemic, more people turned out to vote than in any previous election. Many voted by mail while many others voted in person in the weeks leading up to Election Day in an attempt to avoid crowding.

Here are some photos of people waiting to vote in New York City about a week before Election Day. As you can see, turnout was extraordinary.

a photo of early voting lines in new. york city 2020

a photo of people waiting to vote in new york city 2020

a photo of early voting in new york city 2020

a photo of people lined up to vote in 2020 pandemic election new york

a photography of election 2020 people waiting in line to vote new york city

Long Lines For Early Voting in New York City (2020)

Camera: Sony a7R IV

Lens: Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS

Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.

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Friday, October 23, 2020

Central Park In Black And White

Grayscale In Green Spaces

Central Park offers

A dazzling array

Of dynamic visual delights

It's a marvelous place to take photographs

In color

Or black and white!

a black and white photograph of the eldorado apartment building central park west new york

The Eldorado on Central Park West

a black and white photograph of boats in central park new york

Rowboats Moored On The Lake

a black and white photo of people exercising in central park

Exercise

a black and white photograph of a radio controlled toy boat in central park

Radio-Controlled Boat

a black and white photograph of the sign at the boathouse restaurant in central park

a black and white photograph of pedicabs and a skateboarder in central park new york

Pedicabs And Skateboarder - Central Park

Staircase At Bethesda Terrace

Camera: Sony a7R III

Lens: Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS

Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Evening Street Scene In Nice

When Once We Gathered Freely

This year has been rough on everyone, but please to whatever you have to to stay safe and maintain a positive outlook. Better times lie ahead. We'll all be traveling again soon!

a photo of people walking the streets of nice france on a summer evening

Camera:

Nikon D700

Lens:

Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.

Monday, October 5, 2020

Castles of the Loire Valley

Les Beaux Châteaux

The Loire Valley, located about 200 km southeast of Paris, features an amazing collection of well-preserved castles and regal residences, each with a distinct flavor, and all of them featuring a delicately decorated French style.

I have not spent a lot of time in the Loire Valley, but I made a brief stop there some years ago. Here are a few of the properties that I had the great pleasure to visit.

Le Château de Chambord is as grand as it is elegant.

a photo of the chateau de chambord in the loire valley france

Château de Chambord - Loire Valley

Le Château de Cheverny features prominently in the Tintin adventures.

a photo of the chateau de cheverny in the loire valley france

Château de Cheverny - Loire Valley

Le Château de Chenonceau is uniquely architected to cross the River Cher.

a photo of the chateau de chenonceau loire valley france

Château de Chenonceau - Loire Valley

Le Château de Blois is impressively well preserved inside and out.

a photo of chateau de blois loire valley france

Château de Blois - Loire Valley

Boats at the Château de Chambord on a pleasant afternoon.

a photo of boats moored at the chateau de chambord loire valley on a sunny day

Boats at the Château de Chambord

Camera:

Nikon D700

Lenses:

Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VRII

Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.