Archive for October, 2008

Tip of the Spear

30Oct08

This shot is similar to my HDR image of the Empire State Building … but different. This is not an HDR, and it’s a different exposure (I promise). My Dad recommended I give this treatment a try, and I must say, I really do like it. Thanks, Dad!

Incomparable

29Oct08

The shadow of the incomparable Empire State Building falls on New York City on a clear, brisk day. This is a 3 exposure HDR taken from the 86th floor observation deck.

Up, up, and away!

26Oct08

The top of the Rockefeller Building disappears into a cold, dark night in New York City.

The Rock

26Oct08

From Wikipedia: [The] Rockefeller Center is a complex of 19 commercial buildings covering 22 acres between 48th and 51st streets in New York City. Built by the Rockefeller family, it is located in the center of Midtown Manhattan, spanning between Fifth Avenue and Seventh Avenue. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987. [...]

Reach for the Sky

25Oct08

I’m back from New York with lots of photos to go through. Here’s one I whipped up first thing this morning. I shot this HDR from the top of the Rockefeller Building. I’m still improving…I hope.

Everybody loves Wil Wheaton

01Oct08

I don’t know why I haven’t done it before now, but I wanted to call your attention to Wil Wheaton’s blog. He’s a geek extraordinaire, a nerd’s nerd, and an all-around good guy. His writing, his views, his ideas are all interesting, and I always enjoy myself when I stop by his home [...]