- Look of wonder- Great touch. - sisyphus007
Grand Central Station Interior, NYC
Well, looking down my checklist of places to shoot in NYC I decided to hit up Grand Central Station in the heart of Manhattan. It's amazing to think about all the people that come through here in one day. It's one of Manhattan's Jewels. To think it was almost destroyed at one point makes me cringe. Penn Station used to be a beautiful station similar to Grand Central and some people decided to tear it down. Such a shame. Walking through Grand Central is definitely a sensual feeling. The shear size of the place is breathtaking. Although thousands of people are passing through at one point it really never feels all that crowded.
My Aussie friend emailed me this interesting fact after posting it last night - 'Apparently the sky projected on Grand Central's ceiling is backwards resembling what God sees of the sky everytime he looks down from the heavens.' How random and how interesting.
I took this with 3 exposures. I took a few other shots at different angles but at the end of the day the head of shot on the staircase from above is really the best way to capture this space. I masked back the people in order to keep from too much ghosting but I find that some ghosting here and there is nice as it adds to the motion and fluid feel to the photo.
TIP - This tip is location-specific. If you're planning on shooting Grand Central you really need a wide angle lens. I know my 17-40mm doesn't cut it. I used my 10-22mm and the 10mm barely captures this huge interior space! I hope you enjoy!
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LordBYTE™ [ [ - | - ] ] (29 months ago | reply)
Great work man!
Vibrant!I like it!
edpuskas (29 months ago | reply)
Great shot!
Eric Reichbaum (29 months ago | reply)
Nice shot man, I've been trying to get a permit to shoot there (technically you need one to setup a tripod) did you get one? if not, did any security bother you?
Giansca (29 months ago | reply)
what awesome work!!!
Harlz_ (29 months ago | reply)
Lovely detail there, cool!
Theaterwiz (29 months ago | reply)
Really nice work!
WanderingtheWorld (www.LostManProject.com) (28 months ago | reply)
Thanks everyone! Eric - I didn't get a permit. I had heard it's next to impossible to shoot in there with a tripod. I was fully ready to be chased throughout the terminal. I got there around 9 pm and really didnt have any problem. I recommend going at a later time as security seems to be a lot more lax at that time.
Eric Reichbaum (28 months ago | reply)
Cool, thanks for the tip. When are we gettin together for a shoot?
ichigo!! (28 months ago | reply)
very nice shot :)
Theaterwiz (28 months ago | reply)
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masact (28 months ago | reply)
Great shot and pp.
Dinesh "Canon" Duggiralla (28 months ago | reply)
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stocks photography (28 months ago | reply)
cathedralesque!
scott.wright61 (28 months ago | reply)
very nice!
blackrose916... (28 months ago | reply)
Nice shot. The ghosting of the people really adds to the movement and hustle and bustle feel...well done.
Terry -Pueblo Paradiso (28 months ago | reply)
WOW!, A Classic Beauty!
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OneEyedJax (28 months ago | reply)
This is fantastic! I agree with you, some ghosting is a really neat touch, because this is a bustling place with people constantly moving about ... i think you did a great job capturing the immensity of this place .. i have been to GCS in Washington DC ... would love to see this one in person - but this is certainly the next best thing :)
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John Michael Severn (28 months ago | reply)
Well this is insanely good. Well done.
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Winsley Tam (28 months ago | reply)
I love this one!
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Lovely shot. Love the lighting.
James Hanlon (28 months ago | reply)
An incredible image - thanks for posting and explaining how these shots come together.
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Rogi H'Civestay (Rückwärts Gelesen) [deleted] (28 months ago | reply)
It's a very interesting shot. Cheers
hardyc (28 months ago | reply)
impressive work. I am digging your entire stream. Great work
☆Sushil☆ (28 months ago | reply)
amazing one or my going to be fav which is right now the details on the celing & flag is impressive and the strong processing really like it.and excellent photostream too:)
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Shertila Tony (28 months ago | reply)
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blkshark82 (28 months ago | reply)
wow photoshop is amazing
Goggla (26 months ago | reply)
Wonderful. I love the glow off the people.
Andreas Helke (24 months ago | reply)
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Nancy Rose (22 months ago | reply)
your work is INCREDIBLE!!!
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Sarmed Mirza (18 months ago | reply)
Beautiful colours and detail
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Greg from Maine (11 months ago | reply)
Beautiful Creation!
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