Manhattanhenge 2018
May 27, 2018 22:33:12 #
On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, we’ll have the opportunity to see the sunset as it lines up with the east-west streets of Manhattan, illuminating its urban canyons.
In photographing this awesome view (it will occur again In late July), can anyone suggest any techinques or camera settings to help get the best shots? Also, would a ND or polarizing filter be of any help, since we will be facing the sun as it sets? If so, how should they be used? What strength?
Thanks much.
BJW
In photographing this awesome view (it will occur again In late July), can anyone suggest any techinques or camera settings to help get the best shots? Also, would a ND or polarizing filter be of any help, since we will be facing the sun as it sets? If so, how should they be used? What strength?
Thanks much.
BJW
May 27, 2018 22:43:34 #
May 27, 2018 22:58:43 #
alx
Loc: NJ
Jesu S wrote:
I think you might get better shots with the sun at your back...
That would be like committing blasphemy at Stonehenge.
The whole purpose is to center the Sun in the canyon.
May 27, 2018 23:16:16 #
Jesu S wrote:
I think you might get better shots with the sun at your back...
The idea is to get the sunset, while facing it in the west, as it lines up with the the street and relects on the buildings on the north and south sides of the street.
May 27, 2018 23:49:39 #
Jesu S wrote:
I think you might get better shots with the sun at your back...
It might be hard to get a sunset shot with the sun at your back!
May 28, 2018 01:21:52 #
BJW wrote:
On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, we’ll have the opportunity to see the sunset as it lines up with the east-west streets of Manhattan, illuminating its urban canyons.
In photographing this awesome view (it will occur again In late July), can anyone suggest any techinques or camera settings to help get the best shots? Also, would a ND or polarizing filter be of any help, since we will be facing the sun as it sets? If so, how should they be used? What strength?
Thanks much.
BJW
In photographing this awesome view (it will occur again In late July), can anyone suggest any techinques or camera settings to help get the best shots? Also, would a ND or polarizing filter be of any help, since we will be facing the sun as it sets? If so, how should they be used? What strength?
Thanks much.
BJW
An ND graduated, soft edge, filter would be best to block the sun's glare and still expose the surrounding buildings, etc. You might have to experiment with a combination of 2x and 3x, depending on local conditions. If you have a 10x, it'd be cool to do a long exposure which will blur out the moving people and vehicles, since I doubt you'll find empty streets in Manhattan
May 28, 2018 04:32:40 #
I would suggest a tripod, cable release, a circular polarising filter for reflective surfaces, take some
test shots while setting up for angles and compositions before the sun arrives and patience.
Good luck and enjoy.
test shots while setting up for angles and compositions before the sun arrives and patience.
Good luck and enjoy.
May 28, 2018 06:42:45 #
Leicaflex wrote:
I would suggest a tripod, cable release, a circular polarising filter for reflective surfaces, take some
test shots while setting up for angles and compositions before the sun arrives and patience.
Good luck and enjoy.
test shots while setting up for angles and compositions before the sun arrives and patience.
Good luck and enjoy.
Thanks for the ND/tripod and cable release suggestions.
What about camera and focal length of lens?
My choices are:
Leica Q-28mm f 1.7
Nikon D500- (24-120 f 4.0);(16-80 f2.8) or (70-200 f 2.8)? or
Lumix G85 (MFT) (35-100 f2.8) or (25 f1.4)
May 28, 2018 07:17:03 #
Well the first question is what is the weather going to be like? That matters. Search UHH for normal sunset setting recommendations. Like spot metering on the sun.
May 28, 2018 07:31:28 #
DaveC1 wrote:
Well the first question is what is the weather going to be like? That matters. Search UHH for normal sunset setting recommendations. Like spot metering on the sun.
Great point. (Why do We always overlook the obvious?)
But they predict partly cloudy (and partly sunny) in the high 80’s).
May 28, 2018 11:41:44 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
BJW wrote:
On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, we’ll have the opportunity to see the sunset as it lines up with the east-west streets of Manhattan, illuminating its urban canyons.
In photographing this awesome view (it will occur again In late July), can anyone suggest any techinques or camera settings to help get the best shots? Also, would a ND or polarizing filter be of any help, since we will be facing the sun as it sets? If so, how should they be used? What strength?
Thanks much.
BJW
In photographing this awesome view (it will occur again In late July), can anyone suggest any techinques or camera settings to help get the best shots? Also, would a ND or polarizing filter be of any help, since we will be facing the sun as it sets? If so, how should they be used? What strength?
Thanks much.
BJW
I would shoot at least 3 shots. On my first exposure I would expose for the foreground street and buildings, second shot expose for Sun and third expose for sky. Shoot raw and combine in post.
May 28, 2018 13:05:10 #
Be very cautious with your eyesight being permanently damaged by the image of the sun in the viewfinder eyepiece. Also be aware that the shutter and/or sensor can be damaged by the focused image of the sun. Look up (internet search) sun viewing safety concerns from the last total eclipse of the sun for guidance.
May 28, 2018 14:31:50 #
My biggest concern would be: Where could I safely stand to get those twice a year pictures?
May 28, 2018 19:05:23 #
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