The Return of the Pink Hour Photo

Photographer’s Note

Most of you probably recognize the Brooklyn Bridge already, but this point of view is different from the one usually taken in the bay at the foot of the bridge.

It's actually shot from Manhattan Bridge near the Brooklyn side. Getting a shot from this point of view isn't easy for two reasons:

1.- First, there are very frequent trains coming from both sides, creating strong vibrations and preventing from getting a sharp image on long exposure.

2.- There is a tight fence all across the bridge where the lens can barely fit through a hole and when combined with the tripod, it's getting tight and awkward.

But anyway, throughout many attempts, this one came out sharp and sturdy.

feather, mkamionka, linask, cbrman, belido, xavshot, claudio74, jjcordier, sevy, chpp trouve(nt) cette note utile

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feather (50070) 2009-09-27 2:36

It sounds like a lot of effort but the result makes all that worthwhile. The pink colours of evening/morning are tinting the buildings making them appear purple and creating an attractive combination. The river has the 'silk appeal' thanks to the slow shutter and the twinkling lights add more attraction to the scene. I get a feeling of tilt, but it could be the river is showing a slight perspective diagonal. All-in-all a good shot
Kath

Tweety (3380) 2009-09-27 2:56

Salut André,
Une superbe maîtrise de l'expo et de bien belles couleurs. Un cadrage dynamique et un temps de pose judicieusement choisi.
Bravo à toi !
Christophe

mkamionka (4876) 2009-09-27 3:36

Hi Andre,
Congratulations. It is a perfect work. Very original POV indeed, and good timing for the "pink hour".
Perfect performance especially taking into account the conditions.
I am jealous,
TFS
M

Bartleby (5102) 2009-09-27 3:37

Salut André,
très belle cette heure rose! C'est vrai que j'ai une sensation de léger tilt aussi mais ça peut être le jeu de perspectives...

Philippe

linask (2813) 2009-09-27 4:01

Excellent result despite despite difficult shooting conditions. Unusual and interesting color of the sky.

I can imagine how difficult it was to squeeze lens through the hole, keep tripod stable and compose the image at the same time. For lighter camera something like Gorillapod attached to the fence could be useful in such situation, but I guess in this case your camera was too heavy.

Linas

cbrman (19041) 2009-09-27 4:33

Hello André,

Réellement superbe ! Quelle lumière ici !
Les illuminations de la ville forment une constellation de point lumineux des plus esthétique ! Elles s'accordent parfaitement à ce ciel splendide. Quelle skyline !
A+

Dominique

belido (16775) 2009-09-27 5:41

Bonjour André,

I have some shots of Brooklin bridge but I must confess those are from the regular poinf of view...that one in the other side. The light you get here is fantastic. I wish I could have such great photo in my gallery. Wonderful!
Regards,
Carlos

Dashab (1155) 2009-09-27 5:50

Hello Andre,
You have gone to a lot of trouble to shoot this one, it seem like, but the results is more than worth it. Great POV and composition and excellent light and colours. Thanks! Dasha

macjake (2278) 2009-09-27 8:08

Hello again Andre

I think this is probably your best photo! Certainly my favorite, and it will be going into my favorite list.

The depth and clarity is excellent, not to mention the overall picturesque scene.

lovely shot!!!
Thanks
Craig

LOOOK13 (3258) 2009-09-27 10:12

Salut.
Superbe cliché , bien net malgré la pose, une couleur extra, un trés bon cadrage, en fait une superbe photo.
Bravo.

xavshot (63025) 2009-09-27 10:23

Bonsoir André
c'est le genre d'image que je regarde sans me lasser. Les détails sont superbes, les couleurs extras. Bref... une grande et belle photo.
Xavier

dkeus31 (26351) 2009-09-27 12:40

hello Andre
revoici les couleurs psychedeliques, pas mal du tout...
un pov plus bas ferait peut etre ressortir mieux le pont
a+
didier

claudio74 (6666) 2009-09-27 20:45

Hello Andre
Superbe point de vue, tu as bien su gerer les difficultes pour nous offrir un superbe point de vue.
Bien vu
A+
Claude

jjcordier (25120) 2009-09-27 21:56

André
Tu prends vraiment des risques pour réaliser tes images...mais ça vaut le coup car le résultat est assez exceptionnel avec ce point de vue original et une superbe heure rose. Extra!
Amitiés
JJ

sevy (13918) 2009-09-28 1:23

Bonjour André,

Les couleurs sont assez incroyables sur cette vue. J aime bien ta note qui nous met dans l ambiance. Ca m a rappellé des souvenirs ou l on bricole pas mal a faire une installation pour compenser tous les problemes de l environnement proche.
En petit bonus, j aime bien le rendu du drapeau sur la pile du pont. Avec une tres longue focale, ca pourrait faire une photo sympa.

Yves.

chpp (4003) 2009-09-28 9:27

hi Andre
excellent shot, no matter how many images people take, NYC always looks great and different. I love the POV and the pinkish tint of the low sun. It reminds me those pictures they sell with back light.
really excellent job
TFS
C

carper (65524) 2009-09-28 9:41

very nice Andre a fine night shot here, well composed and the pink I like it the atmosphere is stunning, good quality job here, have a nice evening.
regard jaap

fayeulle (26547) 2009-09-29 4:50

Salut André et content de te revoir
Superbe ambiance rose dans ce cliché. Une grande réussite !
Amitié
JP

npecanhuk (14532) 2009-09-29 10:21

Hello Andre!
The pink that covers this image all over is a real highlight in this image!
The pov and the composition are very important too so you could create such an attractive photograph, full of beauty and so enjoyable!
TFS - congratulations!
My warmest regards,
Neyvan

gilou530 (35602) 2009-10-02 12:07

salut andré
un photo bien typique avec des couleurs originales aux teintes mauves toutes en douceur, perspective nickel
amitiés
gilbert