A shot from Union Square

A shot from Union Square · 10:54 AM

So yesterday was my B'day, so I took the day off and went downtown to Adorama. I think for the first time in my life I got only what I had on my list (nothing exciting 3 filters, couple of lens cases, lens pen etc) and didn't walk out with a host of extras. On the way back thru Union Square, I happened to look up and see good old George with the ESB disappearing into the fog behind him. I pretty much like how it turned out. As always C&C appreciated. I tried it in B&W but didn't like it that much. DS with the kit lens at 55mm f5.6 at 1/180 400 ISO.

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Alvin · 02-27-2007, 11:17 AM

If it was dark enough, that building in the background would have looked like a "dunce" hat.

**NaClH2O** · 02-27-2007, 11:46 AM

Originally posted by Alvin

If it was dark enough, that building in the background would have looked like a "dunce" hat.

I still have memories of him being loaded up with flowers (the whole south part of the square actually) just after 9/11. It was quite a sight, thousands and thousands of candles and a ton (literally) of flowers. I was very proud of my fellow New Yorkers during that time.

NaCl(the whole city came together then)H2O

clarenceclose · 02-27-2007, 01:45 PM

Hope you don't mind, and if you do I will remove it, but when you mentioned B&W for this shot, it got my curiosity up to see if I could accent it with a different technique.

Basically I made a sketch of it, enhance the colors of the base photo and overlayed the sketch with blend mode pinlight. A little dodge and burn to put more emphasis on the statue.

Twas a bit grainy, probably due to the ISO 400 or the small shot to start with but, at least for me, it adds some flavor.

What do you think?

Last edited by clarenceclose; 01-13-2008 at 07:58 PM.

Alvin · 02-27-2007, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by clarenceclose

Hope you don't mind, and if you do I will remove it, but when you mentioned B&W for this shot, it got my curiosity up to see if I could accent it with a different technique.

Basically I made a sketch of it, enhance the colors of the base photo and overlayed the sketch with blend mode pinlight. A little dodge and burn to put more emphasis on the statue.

Twas a bit grainy, probably due to the ISO 400 or the small shot to start with but, at least for me, it adds some flavor.

What do you think?

Snow in Union Square! Nice effect!

Salty - I couldn't do the dunce cap to George either.

**NaClH2O** · 02-27-2007, 03:33 PM

Hi Clarence, I kinda like it, but you have to really struggle to see the ESB. The whole reason I liked the shot was there revolutionary statue with this huge skyscraper in the background. I'll try fiddling with it and see what I can come up with. I've also got a couple of other shots of it. Maybe one of those, though I do like the fog enveloping the ESB.

NaCl(it's not one or the other, it's both)H2O

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02-27-2007, 11:46 AM	#3
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631 Original Poster	I couldn't do that to good old George Originally posted by Alvin If it was dark enough, that building in the background would have looked like a "dunce" hat. I still have memories of him being loaded up with flowers (the whole south part of the square actually) just after 9/11. It was quite a sight, thousands and thousands of candles and a ton (literally) of flowers. I was very proud of my fellow New Yorkers during that time. NaCl(the whole city came together then)H2O

02-27-2007, 01:45 PM	#4
clarenceclose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,506	A little playing.... Hope you don't mind, and if you do I will remove it, but when you mentioned B&W for this shot, it got my curiosity up to see if I could accent it with a different technique. Basically I made a sketch of it, enhance the colors of the base photo and overlayed the sketch with blend mode pinlight. A little dodge and burn to put more emphasis on the statue. Twas a bit grainy, probably due to the ISO 400 or the small shot to start with but, at least for me, it adds some flavor. What do you think? Last edited by clarenceclose; 01-13-2008 at 07:58 PM.

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02-27-2007, 11:17 AM	#2
Alvin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,517	If it was dark enough, that building in the background would have looked like a "dunce" hat.

02-27-2007, 01:55 PM	#5
Alvin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,517	Originally posted by clarenceclose Hope you don't mind, and if you do I will remove it, but when you mentioned B&W for this shot, it got my curiosity up to see if I could accent it with a different technique. Basically I made a sketch of it, enhance the colors of the base photo and overlayed the sketch with blend mode pinlight. A little dodge and burn to put more emphasis on the statue. Twas a bit grainy, probably due to the ISO 400 or the small shot to start with but, at least for me, it adds some flavor. What do you think? Snow in Union Square! Nice effect! Salty - I couldn't do the dunce cap to George either.

02-27-2007, 03:33 PM	#6
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631 Original Poster	Hi Clarence, I kinda like it, but you have to really struggle to see the ESB. The whole reason I liked the shot was there revolutionary statue with this huge skyscraper in the background. I'll try fiddling with it and see what I can come up with. I've also got a couple of other shots of it. Maybe one of those, though I do like the fog enveloping the ESB. NaCl(it's not one or the other, it's both)H2O