• i believe i can fly? is that your favorite part? - ravikjolly
  • Beautiful capture of that magnificent view and that's my favorite part! :) - Violet Kashi

Central Park from Top of the Rock

Guess if you can pinpoint my favorite part of this photo. I debated cropping it to isolate it but decided the sky was just too nice. Considering the almost jumper yesterday this was taken on a nice day. Sorry once again for a lack of comments on your streams as I've been busy at work. I'm really itching to start shooting again soon.

Available for License at Getty Images

Hint: Think "Smushed"

Edit: Totally discretionary spending but was thinking of saving for a 24mm 1.4 L or just picking up the Samyang 8mm 3.5 Fisheye. I'm leaning towards Fisheye because of its unique PoV and (in my opinion) steal of a price.

Of course, I am always looking out for great private rooftops or unique public locations and if anyone knows of any please contact me via flickrmail or rbudhuphotos [at] gmail.com.

© Ryan D. Budhu
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Comments and faves

  1. Pavel123, ArlsPHOTO, MichaelTapp, Vinny S., and 158 other people added this photo to their favorites.

  2. kpspap95 (22 months ago | reply)

    Nice capture, great light.

  3. ArlsPHOTO (22 months ago | reply)

    fantastic capture!

  4. Rafakoy (22 months ago | reply)

    Fantastic!! Terrific cityscape and impressive colors!

  5. S. Nirza (22 months ago | reply)

    beautiful scenery :)

  6. eudæmon (22 months ago | reply)

    you're right, the sky is indeed playing a starring role here!

  7. halmar1 (22 months ago | reply)

    beautiful sky..excellent capture !

  8. bytegirl24 (22 months ago | reply)

    awesome tone and PoV.. excellent exposure and details

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  9. Skinnys Photos (22 months ago | reply)

    Glad you left it as is. It's a beautiful picture, and I love having all the elements (sky, city, park, people) in it.

  10. SCH NYC (22 months ago | reply)

    Great perpective here. Love how you included the observation deck, as well as that awesome sky.

  11. Mick Canon (22 months ago | reply)

    Absolutely breathtaking capture!

  12. ..illi.. (22 months ago | reply)

    Cute point of view and colors

  13. Lydia2222 (22 months ago | reply)

    like this perspective with the lower platform

  14. Thomas Ritzerfeld (22 months ago | reply)

    Wow! The sky looks absolutely amazing! Good one Ryan

  15. M.m@ggi (22 months ago | reply)

    realy great shot: perspective, colours!

  16. Jay Fine (22 months ago | reply)

    Great shot Ryan...glad you didn't crop it. Great composition, light and color. Well done my friend!
    Try renting a lens for a weekend before you buy.

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  17. Scott Hudson * (21 months ago | reply)

    I have stood there so many times
    but never with such a beautiful light

  18. FlySi (21 months ago | reply)

    This is one of those photos that gives me a warm feeling about the city I live in. Great shot.

  19. - Lex - (21 months ago | reply)

    Amazing colours (as well :) )

  20. Wizum (21 months ago | reply)

    Love this. great vantage point. Really shows the context of the viewing platforms with the amazing view you have from it.

  21. Barry Yanowitz (21 months ago | reply)

    wow, this shot has both the grand, epic scale with that gorgeous sky & skyline, and also the street / candid element, especially with that woman smushed against the glass (which i'm guessing is your favorite part?)

  22. Christopher Algar | www.christopheralgar.com (21 months ago | reply)

    Your landscape work is outstanding! Love this!

  23. 1D-Photography (21 months ago | reply)

    a perfect shot!

  24. davidnc82 (21 months ago | reply)

    Amazing light and scene! Beautiful composition

  25. New Yorkled (21 months ago | reply)

    I keep coming so close to venturing back up there lately. But I'm sure I'll make it up there before the month's end...hopefully...maybe...errrr...I'll try. LOL.

    Gorgeous shot here bud.

  26. Unlimit℮d (21 months ago | reply)

    I like that band of gold in the sky! Great point of view as well.

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  27. ~RichArtpix~ (21 months ago | reply)

    you did the right thing leaving it alone. there is a vastness to the sky that brings the activity on the terrace into perspective........really fantstic

  28. onwatersedge (21 months ago | reply)

    what a terrific exposure! love the sense of movement and light, the angle really works well.

  29. Fire At Will [Photography] (21 months ago | reply)

    I seriously love all your work. Your cityscapes are truly breathtaking. Thanks for the eye candy

  30. Joshua Michael. (9 months ago | reply)

    This is really cool! I feel like I am floating. Nice shot!

  31. valentino * (9 months ago | reply)

    bella fotografia

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