Category: Urban

Friday June 24, 2011

Post author By Woody
Post date Saturday July 2, 2011

NEW YORK NEW YORK – I had the opportunity to borrow a demo Phase One IQ 180 digital back for the weekend. This is the latest and greatest in digital backs, with an 80 meg sensor and a sophisticated iPhone-like interface that makes it particularly well adapted for use on a tech camera. I’m considering trading my collection of Hasseblad gear for the IQ 180. After picking it up at Digital Transitions I got it set up my Alpa TC and went for a walk. Unfortunately the weather turned grim – as issue because these high end digital backs need a lot of light (or a sturdy tripod and a long exposure). I got as far as the Guggenheim Museum when it started to rain. Anyway, here is an early effort with it:

On this day last year: Quito Ecuador.

Tags Ecuador, Guggenheim, Manhattan, New York

Landscape Urban

Thursday June 23, 2011

Post author By Woody
Post date Saturday July 2, 2011

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – Another rainy afternoon exploration of Carl Schurz Park, on the East River near Gracie Mansion, the Mayor’s official residence. I am again working with my Alpa technical camera, a 35mm Scheider Digitar lens and my 60 meg Hasselblad digital back. The overcast sky was quite bright – not the best conditions for a guy who is essentially a landscape photographer.

On this day last year: RFK Bridge.

Tags Parks

Landscape Urban

Tuesday June 21, 2011

Post author By Woody
Post date Wednesday June 29, 2011

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – I’m experimenting with equipment again. This time with a 72mm Schneider Digitar on my Alpa TC. I’ve been shooting primarily with a 35mm Schneider with the camera. 72mm is the “normal” focal length for this camera. The question is whether it’s possible to hand hold this combination – the longer focal length requires shorter shutter speeds and the 60 meg digital back needs a lot of light and punishes minor errors in technique.

I took a walk on the High Line and things worked out very well. I brought back a dozen or so keepers and very few technical disasters. Here’s a view from the High Line:

On this day one year ago; East Village.

Tags High Line, New York, Parks

Events and holidays Landscape Urban

Wednesday June 15, 2011

Post author By Woody
Post date Tuesday June 21, 2011

NEW YORK NEW YORK – We went to the opening of Honor, Giovanna Randall’s new boutique located on Gansevoort Street in the meatpacking district. The men were noticeably better dressed than the usual grungy New York crowd. I asked Maria if this is a new (and welcome) trend – she responded “No, they’re just fashonistas.” Taken with my suitably retro Leica M9 and a vintage 50mm Dual Range Summicron. We walked on the High Line afterwords where I captured another image.

On this day one year ago: 289 Devonshire.

Tags New York, Night, Parties

Garden Landscape Urban

Tuesday June 14, 2011

Post author By Woody
Post date Monday June 20, 2011

BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS – I managed a quick walk in the rain in downtown Boston before being sucked into daylong meetings. I captured this in the small park across from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. It’s an Allium Giganteum, an ornamental onion. I recognized it because we have a lot of them in Warren – because of the savage winters the palette for perennial gardens is fairly limited.

On this day one year ago: Lipstick Building.

Tags Boston, Parks

Landscape Urban

Monday June 13, 2011

Post author By Woody
Post date Sunday June 19, 2011

NEW YORK NEW YORK – A busy week with a trip to Boston for meetings, and work preparing for the trip. I did manage to walk our dog, Basil, and caught this dog’s eye view with my Leica M9 and a 24mm Summilux lens.

On this day last year: Airport in Mustique.

Tags New York, Park Avenue

Icon Landscape Urban

Monday June 6, 2011

NEW YORK NEW YORK – I explored midtown today with my Alpa TC, 36mm Schneider Digitar and 60 meg Hasselblad back, stalking the Chrysler building. About the same angle as one year ago. Here you go:

On this day one year ago: Look up!

Tags Chrysler Building