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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · NYC Juxtapositions

Yesterday was a chilly and clear day here in New York City. I visited the Jamaica Bay National Wildlife Refuge took what is now called the Long West Trail. Formally part the West Pond Trail which was severed by the West Pond Breach created by Hurricane Sandy. There is a study underway to decide the fate of the West Pond (Lagoon) and weather to restore to how it was pre-Sandy or leave the lagoon with a bridge over it. There is also a plan to create a smaller west pond and also a bridge over the breach. While we wait on bureaucracy, the breach widens. The good news is that the East Pond is back to it's former amazing place and about 1/2 the birds have returned to the West Lagoon. Yesterday was the first time I enjoyed being at a location we call the runway, an absolutely fabulous place for flight photography as well as juxtapositions like these.

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111514DSC_3306 by Morris0, on Flickr

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111514DSC_3319 by Morris0, on Flickr

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111514DSC_3320 by Morris0, on Flickr

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111514DSC_3325 by Morris0, on Flickr

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111514DSC_3338 by Morris0, on Flickr

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111514DSC_3588 by Morris0, on Flickr

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111514DSC_3592 by Morris0, on Flickr

Comments and suggestions welcome,

Morris

Some changes in camera setup for me: The D300 matrix exposure is very reliable so I used aperture priority rather than manual exposure. Dialing in exposure compensation has affected my flash setup and I believe I've got that figured out for the next time. Following a question by a friend that works for Nikon, I decided to give 51 point 3D tracking a second try and it's working great for me. It must have been user error when I first tried it.

Nov 16, 2014 at 09:44 AM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · NYC Juxtapositions

Waterfowl in the city! Interesting set Morris.

Nov 16, 2014 at 06:57 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · NYC Juxtapositions

Nice set, the last one is my favorite.

Wacky roger

Nov 16, 2014 at 07:05 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · NYC Juxtapositions

NYC for a BG. Wow. I should come for a visit sometime! I like the sky colour in the last. Looks like some good possibilities for future shoots.
Don't tell me that "beamer" was strong enough to light the buildings!!!

Don

Nov 16, 2014 at 07:50 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · NYC Juxtapositions

I love the "habitat" you shoot in Morris...too bad I have to pay all those big tolls to get there

....there is something special having the NYC skyline juxtaposed with wildlife....glad to call this area home (sometimes

). The late afternoon shots are my favorite...love that light and mood.
Eric

Nov 16, 2014 at 08:00 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · NYC Juxtapositions

Another very neat set Morris ~ Ron

Nov 16, 2014 at 10:33 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · NYC Juxtapositions

Interesting perspective Morris. I have some snowy owl shots with Giants Stadium as a BGD. Many ops are available at the MEADOWLANDS too if you're looking for skyscraper BGDs.

Nov 17, 2014 at 06:46 AM

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KCollett wrote:
Waterfowl in the city! Interesting set Morris.

Thank you Ken,
When this type of photo comes together it can be magical
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thehotel wrote:
Nice set, the last one is my favorite.

Wacky roger

Thank you Roger
The last has the light and the birds

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DonGut wrote:
NYC for a BG. Wow. I should come for a visit sometime! I like the sky colour in the last. Looks like some good possibilities for future shoots.
Don't tell me that "beamer" was strong enough to light the buildings!!!

Don

If you come let me know and I'll be glad to show you around Don. For years I kept the buildings out of my shots and then realized how special it is to have them as the background. I don't need the beemer to light the buildings, Mr. Edison did it for me :-}

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eyelaser wrote:
I love the "habitat" you shoot in Morris...too bad I have to pay all those big tolls to get there

....there is something special having the NYC skyline juxtaposed with wildlife....glad to call this area home (sometimes

). The late afternoon shots are my favorite...love that light and mood.
Eric

Thank you Eric,
JB NWR is a very special place. Some time when you are coming in for a show, let me know and we can do a morning or afternoon shoot before the show.

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surfnron wrote:
Another very neat set Morris ~ Ron

Thank you Ron

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Herb Houghton wrote:
Interesting perspective Morris. I have some snowy owl shots with Giants Stadium as a BGD. Many ops are available at the MEADOWLANDS too if you're looking for skyscraper BGDs.

Thank you Herb,
I've got some interesting ideas for photos form your side of the river.

Morris

Nov 17, 2014 at 10:01 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · NYC Juxtapositions

Very nice Morris, you could also include these in the architecture and landscape forum. Love seeing the skyline.

Nov 17, 2014 at 11:12 PM


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