Top of the Rock, a photo from ニューヨーク, 北東部

Photographer's Note

View from the observation deck of the Rockefeller Center.

I took this at the same time as this shot that I posted a while ago.
I'm usually too lazy to carry two cameras around at once, but when I do, I sometimes like to shoot the same things on both colour and black and white film. This time I think I prefer the colour version.

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chiaretta (2414) 2008-02-12 9:56

Very beautiful composition!
I like also the B&W and the sense of dpeth, given by POV!
Chiaretta

corniste (4280) 2008-02-12 10:02

hello,

I like the B&W better, but why did you cut the top of the empire state building?

Have a great day!

bombilla (3406) 2008-02-12 12:06

Here's to being on the tops of buildings in winter in great cities, Ben. I like the view and the tones. I wish I could see a bit wider view to get the whole handprint in. And, I guess I wonder a bit about cutting off the tip of the ESB antenna. But it's a nice clear shot all the way down to Staten Island. Best, -Hugh

robiuk (10807) 2008-02-12 13:13

Hmmm, you see, that's strange... about peoples' taste.
Cause I prefer this version, even though the top of one of them 'skyscrapers' is touching the border. I like colours on the other one, don't get me wrong, but
there's too much of a foreground there - unimportant FG.
Wouldn't mind even a wee bit less FG here, but what's
the point of whinging now... overall, I like this much
much better - for the reason I don't associate colours
much with snowy winter, I suppose.
Cheers Ben,
Robi

Bartleby (13552) 2008-02-12 14:26

Hi Ben,
I also like the B&W better, maybe because the background is sharp here. Also I gotta say I don't really see the point in including this foreground here. I understand you wanted to add the 'prints' in the snow but still, it adds up to a strange cluttering effect on the whole scene plus it led you to cut the top of the ESB. An original endeavor anyway.
Yours,
Philippe

eleparc (24063) 2008-02-13 0:51

excellent view indeed! This one has the advantage of a more symetrical view versus the colour versrion IMO! Both are quite stunning anyhow;-)
Eric

backroads (0) 2008-02-15 17:41

I prefer the B/W and the balance between fore and background. Wonder about the fingerprints, etc, not crazy about that. All in all, great shot.

rbcy1974 (20758) 2008-02-17 3:54

Hello Ben
This has a cinematographic allure to it, only thing missing is a couple of lovers in the foreground.
Great depth, nicely done
Regards
Daniel