Photographing New York City

The Q train aproaching Queens B. Plaza, coming from the City!

2011-08-03T09:11:00.001-07:00

The Q train coming from the City! DSC_5660, originally uploaded by 1D-Photography.

Camera	Nikon D90
Exposure	0.033 sec (1/30)
Aperture	f/4.8
Focal Length	50 mm
ISO Speed	200

61st Woodside - Train Station - Queens, NY (DSCN0952)

2011-08-02T09:56:00.001-07:00

61st Woodside - Train Station - Queens, NY (DSCN0952), originally uploaded by 1D-Photography.

Chinatown, NYC

2011-07-27T19:11:00.001-07:00

Chinatown, NYC (DSC_7032), originally uploaded by 1D-Photography.

Exif Data:
Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 1.5
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200

It is said that there are two Chinatowns in NYC; one in Flushing Queens, and the other one in Manhattan. The one in Flushing is where the majority of the Asian population live, and they own most of the business there as well.

But, the original Chinatown in lower Manhattan is where most of Asian goods are sold, and their business go even further: in there you will find everything from a traditional Asian dish to the most famous branded article, specially watches and women handbags like Omega, Rolex, LAUREN, Cole, Lacoste, ALDO, etc. But of course, they are all counterfeited (or at least that's what I been hearing people saying since I moved to NYC a couple of years ago.)

How to get to Chinatown:

Almost every train will take you there. Simply take any Brooklyn bound train that stops at Canal St. station. Very simple! right?

Silver Cup Studio

2011-05-31T19:56:00.001-07:00

Silver cup studio. (DSC_6915), originally uploaded by 1D-Photography.

Taken from a moving train (#7 train) while approaching the Queens Borough Plaza station.

Exif data:

Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/1.4
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Rain drops! (DSCN0707)

2011-05-04T08:33:00.001-07:00

Rain drops! (DSCN0707), originally uploaded by 1D-Photography.

Taken from a 19th fl window in midtown Manhattan! (sorry I'm NOT posting the exact address of this place because of security reasons. Thanks!)

Exif data:

Camera: Nikon Coolpix P7000
Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/103)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 6 mm
ISO Speed: 100

I just got this new Nikon P7000, and I'm very exited I did. To me, it is like DSRL mounted on a point-and-shoot body. It has manual settings (I can control the Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, etc.) It also has continuous shooting, as well as Bracketing, and manual focus as well; Oh, and not mention, It also shoots in RAW!
--
Update:
I just did a Firmware upgrade to correct focusing problem and slow RAW processing. It works the way it should be now, perfect!

The Colors of NYC! (DSC_5493)

2011-02-10T13:58:00.001-08:00

The Colors of NYC! (DSC_5493), originally uploaded by 1D-Photography.

Walking on a raining evening on 59th St. and Lexington Ave.
I had this idea since a long time, but I never had the time to go out there on a raining day. I used my Nikon D90 and a Nikon 50mm f/1.4 lens to take this shot.

Exposure 0.05 sec (1/20)
Aperture f/1.4
Focal Length 50 mm
Focal Length 50.4 mm
ISO Speed 200

Lexington Ave., NY (DSC_5620)

2011-02-10T13:54:00.001-08:00

Lexington Ave., NY (DSC_5620), originally uploaded by 1D-Photography.

I took this picture from one of the Hunter College buildings located at Lexington and 68th St. Manhattan, NY.

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.7

Winter 2009 - Central Park, NYC

2010-02-10T12:32:00.000-08:00

Direction information can be found HERE

See more photos of Central Park HERE

Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 4
Aperture: f/6.7
Focal Length: 31 mm
ISO Speed: 200

December 31st at Central Park

2010-01-04T06:46:00.000-08:00

Direction:
Take A, B, C, D, 1 trains to 59th Street/Columbus Circle station

I love Central Park when is snowing; it looks like a dreamy place, where magic and imagination decorate the environment!

Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 3
Aperture: f/6.7
Focal Length: 17 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Chrysler Building in NYC

2009-12-23T12:12:00.000-08:00

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 90 mm
ISO Speed: 100

To get here take the # 4, 5, 6, 7 or S train to Grand Central Terminal 42nd Street

"The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco skyscraper in New York City, located on the east side of Manhattan in the Turtle Bay area at the intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue. Standing at 319 metres (1,047 ft), it was the world's tallest building for 11 months before it was surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931. After the destruction of the World Trade Center, it was again the second-tallest building in New York City until December 2007, when the spire was raised on the 365.8-metre (1,200 ft) Bank of America Tower, pushing the Chrysler Building into third position. In addition, The New York Times Building which opened in 2007, is exactly level with the Chrysler Building in height.

The Chrysler Building is a classic example of Art Deco architecture and considered by many contemporary architects to be one of the finest buildings in New York City. In 2007, it was ranked ninth on the List of America's Favorite Architecture by the American Institute of Architects." (source: Wikipedia)

The Big Apple, NYC

2009-12-22T07:17:00.000-08:00

This view of Manhattan is from NJ.

How to get there by Bus:
Take 107 South Orange Bus at Times Square Port Authority, to Marginal Rd. N & Pleasant Ave. It is about 10 minutes ride.
Service run by NJ TRANSIT BUS

I was told that the Path at 32nd street (near by Madison Sq. Garden) will also takes you there, but I'm not sure about this.

Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure:17.5
Aperture:f/8.0
Focal Length:40 mm
ISO Speed:200
Flash: No Flash

Penn Station, NYC - Amtrak

2009-10-11T10:07:00.001-07:00

Penn Station, NYC, originally uploaded by 1D-Photography.

Station Building (with waiting room)
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
Pennsylvania Station
New York, NY 10001

Almost every train connect to this station.

For more info visit their web site:
http://www.amtrak.com

Flatiron Building

2009-10-08T07:20:00.001-07:00

Flatiron Building (DSC_1825), originally uploaded by 1D-Photography.

"The Flatiron Building, or Fuller Building as it was originally called, is located at 175 Fifth Avenue in the borough of Manhattan, and is considered to be one of the first skyscrapers ever built. Upon completion in 1902 it was one of the tallest buildings in New York City. The building sits on a triangular island block at 23rd Street, Fifth Avenue, and Broadway, anchoring the south (downtown) end of Madison Square." (Wikipedia)

4th of July Fireworks

2009-07-06T07:57:00.000-07:00

This year Macy's decided to do the fireworks at the Hudson river between 24th and 50th streets.

Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 17-55mm 2.8
Aperture: f/13.0
Focal Length: 22 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 17-55mm 2.8
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 40 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Intrepid Museum

2009-06-24T06:44:00.000-07:00

This is a very interesting place to visit in NYC. The view is spectacular by the sunset.

Visit their website for more info

To get there, just take any train to Time Square, then walk West (45th St.) to Hudson River.

Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 30
Aperture: f/22.0
Focal Length: 17 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Central Park, NYC

2009-03-10T07:07:00.001-07:00

Please click HERE to see more photos of Central Park, as well as Direction Information.

DSC_5988, originally uploaded by 1dphotography

Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 241
Aperture: f/29.0
Focal Length: 17 mm

Central Park, NYC

2009-03-10T07:05:00.001-07:00

Please click HERE to see more photos of Central Park, as well as Direction Information.

DSC_5990, originally uploaded by 1dphotography.

Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 30
Aperture: f/11.0
Focal Length: 17 mm
ISO Speed: 200

St. Patrick Church

2009-01-27T08:02:00.000-08:00

Located on 5th Ave., Manhattan, NY.

See Rockefeller Center for direction on how to get here.

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.2 sec (1/5)
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 800

Snow 2009 @ Flushing Meadows Corona Park

2009-01-27T07:59:00.001-08:00

See more photos of Flushing Meadows Corona Park HERE

Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/16
Focal Length: 17 mm
ISO Speed: 200

More of Central Park, NYC

2008-12-07T17:39:00.000-08:00

For more photos of Central Park please check my previews posts: Central Park - Part 2 and Central Park.

Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 15 sec (15)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 30 sec (30)
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 35 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Queensboro Bridge

2008-12-02T12:41:00.000-08:00

From Wikipedia:
"The Queensboro Bridge, also known as the 59th Street Bridge, is a cantilever bridge over the East River in New York City that was completed in 1909. It connects the neighborhood of Long Island City in the borough of Queens with Manhattan, passing over Roosevelt Island."

You can get there by taking the N, W, 6, 4 and the #5 trains.

Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 0.013 sec (1/80)
Aperture: f/10
Focal Length: 17 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Van Cortlandt Park in South Bronx, NY

2008-11-25T12:52:00.000-08:00

Get Direction Information at Van Cortlandt Park's main website

Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/400)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/400)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 28 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/640)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Park Ave. & 57th St.

2008-11-21T17:50:00.000-08:00

Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 25 sec (25)
Aperture: f/32
Focal Length: 17 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Central Park - Part 2

2008-11-18T07:49:00.000-08:00

Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 30 sec (30)
Aperture: f/3.8
Focal Length: 22 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 30 sec (30)
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 13 sec (13)
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 0.033 sec (1/30)
Aperture: f/18
Focal Length: 34 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Central Park

2008-09-24T10:08:00.000-07:00

-
Please see Columbus Circle for Direction Information

Central Park South. The lights are coming from the David Blaine act on the other side of the bridge:

Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 30 sec (30)
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 34 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Near by 72nd St. (East side):

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.2 sec (1/5)
Aperture: f/3.8
Focal Length: 22 mm
ISO Speed: 100

View of Central Park from Rockefeller Center;

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.4 sec (2/5)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 250

Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 25 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Manhattan Bridge

2008-08-29T10:01:00.000-07:00

Directions

Manhattan Bridge is relatively close to the Brooklyn Bridge. What separates them on Brooklyn side are the Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park and the Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Getting there by Train:

Take the A/C to High Street and exit onto Cadman Plaza West. Go left, toward the BQE. Cadman Plaza West becomes Old Fulton Street as you walk down the hill. Take a right at Front Street. Take the second left at Main Street. The entrance to the Park is one block ahead at the end of Main Street.

You can also take the 2/3 to Clark Street and exit onto Henry Street. Take a left and walk down Henry Street until you reach Cadman Plaza West/Old Fulton Street. Take a left and walk down the hill. Turn right at Front Street. Take the second left at Main Street. The entrance to the Park is one block ahead at the end of Main Street.

And if you cake the F to York Street walk down Jay Street 2 blocks toward the waterfront. Turn left on Water Street. Proceed straight until Main Street. Turn right. The entrance to the Park is one block ahead at the end of Main Street.

View of Manhattan Bridge from Brooklyn side.

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 100

Brooklyn Bridge

2008-08-19T06:22:00.000-07:00

How to get there:
Take the 4,5 or 6 subway to the Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall Station, the N or R subway to City Hall or the 2 or 3 subway to Park Place.

View from Manhattan side, walking toward Brooklyn.

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/16
Focal Length: 28 mm
ISO Speed: 100

View from Manhattan side, walking toward Brooklyn.

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture: f/14
Focal Length: 44 mm
ISO Speed: 100

View from Brooklyn side, toward Manhattan.

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.013 sec (1/80)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 105 mm
ISO Speed: 100

View from Brooklyn side, toward Manhattan.

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.013 sec (1/80)
Aperture: f/3.8
Focal Length: 22 mm
ISO Speed: 100

This view is from South Street Seaport

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 5 sec (5)
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 40 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Rockefeller Center

2008-08-13T07:12:00.000-07:00

From Wikipedia:

"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.^[1]^[3]^[4] It is the largest privately held complex of its kind in the world, and an international symbol of modernist architectural style blended with capitalism.

The centerpiece of Rockefeller Center is the 70-floor, 872-foot (266 m)"

How to get there:
By Subway:Take the B, D, F or Q to Rockefeller Center (between 47-50th streets)
Penn Station (Pennsylvania Station - 6th Avenue and 34th Street):
From Penn station take the 1 train to 50th Street and Broadway and walk east to Fifth Avenue toward Rockefeller Center.
Grand Central Station:
Take the number 6 train to 51st Street and Lexington Avenue; Then walk west to 5th Avenue to Rockefeller Center.
Bus:
Any of the fallowing bus line will take you to Rockefeller Center %th Ave. and 50th St.
Take M1, M2, M3 or M4 to 50th Street. These buses run on the 5th ave from North to South, and on Madison Avenue from South to North.
From Broadway take the M6 or M7 bus to 50th Street (North and South)
From 49th Street take the M27 or M50 bus. Get off anywhere between 5th Avenue and 7th Avenue. Buses run East and West.

Visit their website for things you can see and do at Rockefeller Center.

This view of the Empire State Building is from top of the Rock Observation Deck:

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.2 sec (1/5)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 24 mm
ISO Speed: 100

This view is also from top of the Rock Observation Deck:

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.4 sec (2/5)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 26 mm
ISO Speed: 250

This particular lighting display are only available on Christmas:

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.05 sec (1/20)
Aperture: f/4.2
Focal Length: 31 mm
ISO Speed: 800

Grand Central Terminal

2008-08-04T07:21:00.000-07:00

This is a great place to visit and take some nice in-door pictures.
There are about 35 different places to eat here, and about 68 Shops including Banana Republic, Duane Reade and Barnes & Noble.

Directions to Grand Central
Grand Central is located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, on 42nd Street and Park Avenue.
Grand Central can be accessed by all forms of public transportation including:
Train - MTA Metro-North Railroad
Subway - 4, 5, 6, 7, and S lines
Bus - M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M42, M98, M101, M102, M104, Q32

Located on the first level. This is where you buy tickets and get general information.

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.25 sec (1/4)
Aperture: f/5
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 640

Times Square

2008-07-19T22:13:00.000-07:00

Location:
Area bordered by 40th & 53rd St. and 6th & 9th. Av. (Mid-Town Manhattan)

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.125 sec (1/8)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Broadway and 50th St. facing South

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.125 sec (1/8)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Roosevelt Island

2008-07-19T10:38:00.000-07:00

GETTING TO ROOSEVELT ISLAND

West side of the Island, facing North.

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 20 sec (20)
Aperture: f/22
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 100

West side of the Island.

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 25 sec (25)
Aperture: f/22
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 100

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

2008-07-19T07:15:00.000-07:00

These six images were all taken at Flushing Meadows-corona Park
Directions to Flushing Meadows Corona Park by Car, Subway, Train, Bus, or Foot

This is what represents Queens, Flushing

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.05 sec (1/20)
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 40 mm
ISO Speed: 640

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/10
Focal Length: 26 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 6 sec (6)
Aperture: f/10
Focal Length: 22 mm

US Open - Grand Slam Tennis:

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 8 sec (8)
Aperture: f/18
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 100

#7 Train Station - Queens, NY

2008-07-18T10:33:00.000-07:00

Date taken: July 13, 2008
Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.033 sec (1/30)
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100

This shot was taken at 90st-Elmhurst #7 Train Station, Queens NY
You can get there by taking the #7 train and getting off at 90st-Elmhurst station.