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
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