Neon Dichotomy

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So much nicer imho.

Times Square, Manhattan

I hope the corporations that can afford to advertise here can put aside some ad-money to help Haiti.

When you live in the city of glitz and glamour, it's hard to remember that in other parts of the world, people live with next to nothing.

Photo is psuedo HDR. Not processed with any HDR program. Simply pieced a few exposures together the way I wanted in Photoshop, then moved to Lightroom for post. It looks pretty awesome in BW too, but I just can't bring myself to sap the color.

Nikon D90 + Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8

Comments and faves

  1. lawrencechua, rogvon, clare.riley, Julien Denoyer, and 192 other people added this photo to their favorites.

  2. lawrencechua (40 months ago | reply)

    Another winner. Instant fave

  3. rogvon (40 months ago | reply)

    Well done! Love it to bits...

  4. Dia✿ (40 months ago | reply)

    Gorgeous! So much action! And you're absolutely right. It's so easy to ignore other people's situation.

  5. ichigo!! (40 months ago | reply)

    excellent work !

  6. *)elise(* (40 months ago | reply)

    Cool photo, Josh....considering your comment about the cost of running all these lights when so many people around the world have very little, I would call it $

  7. James Yeung (40 months ago | reply)

    It's so lively!

  8. Yink1221 (40 months ago | reply)

    How about "Apathy" as a title? The word contrasts with the lively lights, to show what's really going on (and what you're trying to say in the description). just my humble opinion.

  9. Julien Denoyer (40 months ago | reply)

    That is totally awesome!!! I love the moving cars, the lights and the detail!!! It's really a brilliant capture! I especially like the fact that you mention what lens you were using; makes it easier for newbies like me to know what type of lens does what...although the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 is pretty expensive! If you ever decide to sell it I might me interested!

  10. SJH Foto (40 months ago | reply)

    Soon such showy displays will be no more, and everyone will have food to eat and their own homes! Whether they donate money or not, we know that only in the New System will all truly have their needs!

  11. LRCAN (40 months ago | reply)

    Great! Cars running in Times Sq. again, jejeje....

  12. jim (hentsch) dell [deleted] (40 months ago | reply)

    Why call it anything it speaks for itself. This is a very good night street shot.

  13. juliealicea1947 (40 months ago | reply)

    Josh, you keep outdoing yourself. This shot is incredible.

    Title: Relentless

  14. HLree [deleted] (40 months ago | reply)

    Wow, awesome shot. I love how the exposure is long enough to make the car lights streak but you can still see the car detail.
    Only title that comes to mind is 'Ignorance'... But, eh. Prob a better descriptive title out there :)

  15. Jeananne Martin (40 months ago | reply)

    An awesome shot for sure. And good words below. The situation in Haiti puts much in perspective for our lives here, doesn't it?
    I agree with .. however, I did think of:
    Dichotomy....

  16. toorisky (40 months ago | reply)

    Awww... Love the super wide angle and nice HDR.

  17. Kelsey =3 (40 months ago | reply)

    Wow this is pretty, Glad you didn't take away the color.. :D!

  18. Josh Liba (40 months ago | reply)

    Thank you so much everyone! I'm glad some took time to check out the description too. Thanks so much for the comments and favs. Much appreciated.

    Great suggestions for names too!

  19. jackn888 (40 months ago | reply)

    cool angle!

  20. lancelonie (40 months ago | reply)

    You make such brilliant night shots! The city looks so beautiful at night with your photos! :)

  21. Josh Liba (40 months ago | reply)

    Thanks Jackn! Thanks Lonie! I'm really glad you appreciate the way I shoot the night. Trying to establish a style!

  22. Glenn Waters ぐれんin Japan. (40 months ago | reply)

    Wow! A beautiful vivid capture Josh.

  23. lancelonie (40 months ago | reply)

    Lovely shot!

    Take care and have fun at Flickr! :)

  24. _ yanvv (40 months ago | reply)

    OH MY GOD! i love it sooooo much!!

  25. carlosarsilva (40 months ago | reply)

    Just Great! Like many others of your work.
    Carlos

  26. Josh Liba (40 months ago | reply)

    Thanks very much Glenn, Lonie for the double up.
    Carlos: Thank you so very much!

  27. Dawn Martin Supertramp [deleted] (40 months ago | reply)

    wow...total eye candy!

  28. idashum (40 months ago | reply)

    Fantastic night shot.

  29. simon.anderson (39 months ago | reply)

    Fantastic shot, the lights are mezmorising.

  30. Josh Liba (39 months ago | reply)

    Thanks so much for the comments and visits!

  31. spidy_cc (38 months ago | reply)

    that's the shot i wanted....briliant.....tripod..??

  32. Josh Liba (38 months ago | reply)

    Tripod for sure! Thanks for all the comments, Spidy!

  33. Rashard&Erika (38 months ago | reply)

    never saw this one

  34. D2™ (38 months ago | reply)

    Dude this pik is beast, do you mind if I use it for my album cover im making? message me back please

  35. Josh Liba (38 months ago | reply)

    Cool! This photo was featured in this article!

    45 Astonishing Examples of Long Exposure Photography

    Thanks so much!

  36. L o n (36 months ago | reply)

    Featured on Gizmodo

  37. Josh Liba (36 months ago | reply)

    Thanks for the heads up! Awesome.

  38. chardeenly (36 months ago | reply)

    this is so awesome
    like more than awesome
    but there isn't any word that is better than awesome so I'll just stick with...
    awesome
    yup :D

  39. shaokee (31 months ago | reply)

    this is too good man, just too good :)

  40. GiuBess (27 months ago | reply)

    Fantastic

  41. Jiin. [deleted] (27 months ago | reply)

    Increible

  42. victoriaamber (27 months ago | reply)

    Great shot :)

  43. HarveyPhotos [deleted] (27 months ago | reply)

    This is AMAZING !

  44. Josh Liba (26 months ago | reply)

    Thank you everybody!

    One more fave for 100! That would be so awesome. :)

  45. gigiapril (21 months ago | reply)

    too awesome!

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