42nd Street

One of the things we love about NYC is its complexities.  So many neighbourhoods and streets with their own well developed personalities and flavor.  42nd street is one of those streets - all the stereotypical lights and hustle you expect from the City, with a little extra edge to add to the experience.    That dynamic feeling is one I have tried to capture in this night shot from one of outings.

New York City, New York  08.2012

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 7D | focal 10mm | ISO 100 | shutter 3.2 sec | f 22

Spot by the Window

A great part of the week is the standing breakfast board meeting with friends.  Each Saturday we get together to catch up at a local diner that is a throw back to old school comfort food and colorful clientele.  Gathered at the table by the window, opinions are shared on topics spanning the spectrum, peppered with a few laughs - a simple pleasure that is hard to beat.

Ottawa, Canada 08.2012

ShotSpecs: Blackberry 9900 | focal - | ISO - | shutter - | f -

Fifth Avenue

After a long morning of exploration, we were ready to recharge.  A look across the street finds our pit stop, and presents a typical slice of the New York landscape.  Capturing the blend of concrete and steel, hustling crowds and yellow cabs still captures my imagination, and this brief pause was enough to add one more to the archives.

New York City, New York  08.2012

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 7D | focal 24mm | ISO 100 | shutter 1/13sec | f 14

The Big Apple

When in Manhattan, the Apple stores are a regular destination for us.  The vibrancy at each location, coupled with the great store design (and exceptional air conditioning) make for a welcome August in Manhattan oasis.  This view is from the  top floor of the Meat Packing district location, overlooking the neighborhood, as we plan the next step on our walkabout. 

New York City, New York  08.2012

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 7D | focal 24mm | ISO 100 | shutter 1/15sec | f 16

34th Street Platform

Waiting for our train to arrive at the 34th street station, I was interested by the view that the platform on the other side of the tracks offered.  An interesting collection of activity, on a stage framed by the track opening, bringing together workers, musicians, students, and travellers patiently looking for the next car to take them to their destination. 

New York City, New York  08.2012

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 7D | focal 10mm | ISO 640 | shutter 1/15sec | f 3.5

The Soloist

A hot busy day in the city.  Massive crowds move through tight spaces, trying to reach their destinations.  In the midst of it all, the soloist fills the air with serenity.  Enchanting tones, beautifully resonating in the concrete underground.  Lost in his own music, he offers his gift for brief instances to the traveller to do with it what they may.

New York City, New York  08.2012

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 7D | focal 13mm | ISO 1000 | shutter 1/20sec | f 4