3 bridges

Camera:Canon EOS 350D Digital
Exposure:10 sec (10)
Aperture:f/5
Focal Length:18 mm
ISO Speed:100
Exposure Bias:1 EV
(w/ a wide angle adapter 0.66x)

9:14PM

cropped to remove vignette corners, contrasted, sharpened
(no significant color alteration)

Brooklyn Bridge

Manhattan Bridge

Williamsburg Bridge

Tripods are forbidden in New York City, at least in places where the men in blue roam. However, in places as public as the South Street Seaport balconies, nobody really cares about tripods. So I set up shop and tried my new wide angle extension lens. The focus still is sharp but there is dark vignetting at the corners (which I cropped out) and streaking towards the center (see large view). Not ideal but the effect is growing on me.

the Brooklyn Bridge as seen from the South Street Seaport, Manhattan, New York, the US

waxed romantic in the Brooklyn Bridge in colloidfarl.blogspot.com

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betterthanezra says:

wow! fab!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Barbara Rich says:

Beautiful, Farl, I've just been out photographing some London bridges at night and always find such scenes irresistibly picturesque - this seems to have a strong red cast from the lights - not unpleasant though.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

shapeshift says:

that odd that tripods are forbidden in nyc. this is really great.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

adlaw says:

congrats on the new wide angle lens! another beauty of a shot!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

expatriatus (hatethereligion,lovethereligious) says:

Wow! This is just stunning!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

erglantz says:

Excellent work.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Moody75 says:

great photo.
I am really curious as to how you found out that tripods are not allowed in NYC. Seems very odd to me. I heard they were banned on the transit system, but on the streets too?
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

mihay says:

great shot Farl.. sorry we missed your visit.. til next time! ;)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

[2]rokbot[2]y says:

3 bridges in one shot....truly a spectacular catch!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

loybax says:

Wow this is a beautiful shot Farl. Great mood. Nice contrast of the redish lights with the dark blue skies.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

cortomaltese says:

Love NY bridges and the beautiful lights in this night shot make them so special...
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

salamat!

moody- yep, I was warned once for using a tripod. If you google it, you shall see that permits are necessary. really a bummer. but in private spots and unguarded spaces, one can use a tripod.

melanie- 'til this December then!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

j_jyarbrough says:

Farl, this is fantastic! I`m sure we should see this on explore! I saw 2 of yours in explore last night! congrats to you!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ASEDYAMJR says:

Very dramatic!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

rae says:

i love love love that the three bridges are in this shot! beautiful lights!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

dragonhead says:

it was crazy to ban using tripod. maybe it was for NY's crazy traffic!!! great night sence of the three bridge in one shot, that was amazing wiht the quiet sea.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

aloha_pineapple says:

Great photo! Are you in NYC now? If so, hope you're surviving the yucky weather like I am!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

oh thanks my friends.

michelle- I am in JFK, whiling my time in flikr. My flight's been delayed to 11.30 so I still have about an hour left. Yeah, the weather is not ideal but I kinda like the challenges. and hey, next time, you time you should join our flickr meetup. We had one last Saturday at Staten and the Village.

cheers to y'all!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ishrona says:

Great Shot FarL! Hey Im in NY this 4th of july Weekend.
I will look out for a guy with a camera if you are still in NY.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

too bad Ishmael. I cannot extend my trip. I am on my way back to the Philippines tonight.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

sergeant killjoy says:

Farl, this picture is awesome- nice deal catching all three bridges!! I miss New York!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

elhalo says:

the best!!!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Merly Sunflower On and Off says:

WOW! Fantastic shot Farl! Have a great flight home! :)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

sweetsexything says:

super wow farl! grabe kanindot! can i fave this 10x haha (if i may borrow your line) congrats for this beautiful shot!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Java Cafe says:

Marvelous capture of one of the many views of the Big Apple. Very nicely done.

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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

BlueEyes5 says:

Wonderful capture
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

* rel. [deleted] says:

quite an impressive attempt! but are monopods not allowed as well in nyc?
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Paolo Mañalac says:

the capture just captivates the splendour of big city living.... the effect is just overwhealming.

tripods are banned? i did google it and found it , funny notion :D
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Photomotion [deleted] says:

fabulous view, simply stunning, well captured!

(interesting that tripods are not allowed, I did not know that, so many rules and regulations in the US lately, I always thought that this is a free country...)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

jinxmcc says:

Wonderful alignment of bridges! I like the effect the long exposure has on the water, turning it to copper.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Ramon2002 says:

There's a big discussion of where photography is allowed in NYC on this thread
www.flickr.com/groups/newyorkers/discuss/7205 7594069761326/
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

c.zwerg says:

Magnificent!

Have a safe trip back to the Phillipines and enjoy the upcoming weekend!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

eLjeProks says:

Farl, you're a great source of discovery! lived in New York many years but never saw the 3 bridges in a row like this. spectacular shot!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

PedjaP says:

Great shot Farl, the reflections on water are great and the vigneting provides an introduction, leading the eye towards the bridges.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

.stuffed. says:

Sweet shot. Hope your trip home is pleasant. :)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Nutaroonie says:

spectacular, I love the golden glow on the water.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Vít Hassan says:

Farl,great night shot!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Elmer Lim says:

wonderful shot farl! keep it up!:)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Lazy B says:

Fabulous shot Farl. Great composition.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

j_jyarbrough says:

I have never seen anyone with as many photos in explore as you have! 116!!! WOW! Very deserving you and all your family are so very talented!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Spitzgogo_CHEN (Nokia 6230i) says:

Farl, this is so beautiful!!!
And 3 bridges in one shot, W-O-W!!!
Add to faves.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

littlenutbrownhare says:

not like you need another wow, stunning comment but well... ;)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Ultra@ says:

nice view
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ajpscs says:

beautifully framed and composed!
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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

AbdulJaleel says:

Thats a great shot farl....
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

John Cañares (Photo-Graphic) [deleted] says:

Amazing!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

'YARRET says:

A spectacular great opening of the angular one. Wonderful Farl.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Semmi says:

aaah, no need to take Rebel with me in October
what a relief, those darn lenses and filters are getting heavy anyway
:))) nice weekend, Farl
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

cannlvr says:

very nice really! as always
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Tonnoz says:

a awesome night shot. great mood here.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Bisse says:

Stunning..... Hope you have a safe trip home!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

AraiGodai says:

farl:
beautiful pix as always farl

I guess the city law officer would get paranoid at tripods after 9/11 (looking like what it could look like.) Its funny i used to backpack my full size golf set in black cover while riding on my motorcycle to the golf course (i don't use car in the States) .. even back then police stopped me, if i do that now, probably get shot on the spot!

i guess bringing golf bag on motorcycle is not a common thing.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

good_dood says:

Tripod ban? Really? Glad you could use it for this pic tho! Great shot!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Carmeena [deleted] says:

Excellent shot ! kabayan.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

cheves says:

beautiful, farl!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

epic steve says:

Wow - stunning shot!

Please consider joining the *Inspirational Travel Photos group as you have such inspiring photos.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Sheryl Garcia says:

you were in my neck of the woods! i would have taken you out to lunch or something somewhere. this is a lovely shot!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

thanks everyone!

sheryl- next time na lang (mga December siguro)

rel- monopods are ok I guess. but they are not good for exposures longer than 1s. hell, i cannot even hold one steady for 1/2 s hehehehe.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

markkku1980 says:

cooool shot
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

galdog says:

gorgeous- i love the warm surface of the water just as much as the lights :)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

~Sonnenaufgang~ [deleted] says:

Wowie Farl stunning shot man
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

roath_park_mark says:

Shame about your tripod Farl. How about your gun?
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Mandar Sengupta says:

tripod banned????????????????what harm on earth it may do???????please reply me by sending flickrmail.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

TINA BEAN2 says:

Wow, This is beautiful!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

m @ r i t e s s says:

i like how the water is lit by all the lights... another great shot!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

salamat. was I lucky that a tripod could be used here.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

... Arjun says:

Awesome capture. I wonder why tripods are forbidden though.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ruthalice43 says:

wow what a beautiful shot i just love it .
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

temyong says:

great shot sir Farl! now i'm missing NY :)

i had the same experience about the tripod. sa White House pa hehe. men in blue suddenly came out of nowhere and informed us that tripods are prohibited. eh pinoy ako so siyempre, pag lipat namin sa kabilang side ng WH, ginamit ulit namin only to be approached again by other MIBs sabay saway ulit.. hehe pinoy, we really have a way of insisting what we want..
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

roddh says:

magic light from all the bridges. they fit together nicely from this perspective/view.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

dlemieux says:

wow...beautiful colours!! are you serious about the tripods? did you have an encounter with the men in blue? yikes....
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

salamat!

on the tripod: yeah, always a bummer but at least this time, I had no "police" encounter.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Fianna [deleted] says:

Hi - Great shot. What has become of my hometown? Tripods are forbidden!!! What's next - "Heil Bush!!!".

The South Street Seaport became popular after I'd left the city in 1957. Hope you had a great visit. / Joe
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

NubGod says:

Yeah...what's up with the tripods? Going to LA on Saturday...and i was told to be careful taken pics...downtown!

Anyway...FARL...what exactly do you do...you are travelling all the time...soo not fair!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Grundlepuck says:

Thank you for posting this beautiful shot in the Top 10 Interestingness Pool!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

kabukiph says:

a picturesque shot of the 3 bridges and to maintain their clarity is soo gorgeous!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Lito Inso says:

3 bridges mean 3 "wow"... 3 / 3 and 3 bows! well taken!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Kris Kros says:

Farl, thanks for sharing this great picture with us in

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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

andrew-tye.com says:

I've spent alot of time at south street, and I've actually stood where your tripod was no doubt positioned... Never have I seen a pic of the bridges so well done.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

James Petrille says:

Nice shot, but it's no longer correct (if it ever was) that tripods require permits in NYC:

photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00L G45
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

giraffee2008 says:

I just love it
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

adethyasjce89 says:

Its really good.. And lighting..
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

PN911 says:

A beautiful shot. Well done
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

yusuf_blast@yahoo.co.id says:

Nice look bridge!
Like bridge on the hell
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

beezer2040 says:

wow nice shot

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amazing architecture
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

terri.seidl says:

Beautiful shot! Love the lighting!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Rodrigo_Soldon says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Wonderful photos for the world - Pls post 1-comment 3 -Contest, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Kenny Shackleford says:

Please add to "The Bridge."www.flickr.com/groups/bridgetheworld/
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

salamat!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

jmike86 says:

I have not yet been bothered by the men in blue. Good shot.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

ion_dog says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Suspension Bridges, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Delta Niner says:

this reminds me of a joke. These two old men liked to brag to one another. Once they were crossing a river bridge and stopped to take a leak. The one said to the other "The water is cold." The other one shot back "It's deep too."
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

mzna al.khaled says:

Please add this beautiful photo to aofphoto,Best of yours!

www.flickr.com/groups/aofphoto_/
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

tim_t0665 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Brücken - Bridges, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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