I was sort of lucky on that one. We got on a subway and was suppose to get off at 96th. Didn't realize we were on an express and went an extra stop. When I got off I saw that sign and the texture around it. Could have had a little smaller aperture but I think it came out nice. I appreciate you checking them out!

Thanks for checking them out! A fun few days!

Thanks. It was fun pulling the camera out when I thought there was a shot to be taken. Interesting light!

I wanted to try my hand at some street photography. I had never tried it before. I was in NYC for a few days and couldn't think of a better place to experiment. Just a few of them. Advice?

Harlem stop on Subway


Homeless in Central Park


Lady Liberty


9/11 Memorial


Biking through Central Park


Lady Liberty close up

Thanks Bill. I kept hearing the "Jaws" theme in the background!! :)

Thanks Bob. At the moment, I was taking photos of a couple walking down the beach. I saw the pelicans coming and in an instant turned and shot. Never got a chance to change settings and didn't even see the swimmers. Just wanted to capture the pelicans crossing in front of sun. Later I knew I could take the swimmers out in PP with no problem. The beauty of LR. I have since toned down exposure a little as well.

So agree with you. I understand film is an art. No way could I have done this 30 years ago. The digital age has made it possible for me especially in PP.

Thanks. I knew I could count on UHH members to verify what I was thinking all along. "Strike Three" they're out!!

Thanks to all!!

I shot this last night and am torn between leaving the swimmers in or taking them out. Always helpful to get a second (or third) opinion.

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Thanks. Sunrise was a challenge with low llight and no tripod but I think it was ok. Always learning and experimenting.

Even before the sun comes up, there is a lot of work preparing a golf course for play.

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Did you use the 100-500 lens? Yes shooting at an ISO of 6400 with that kind of light is tricky. Like you, I learned a lot and will know more when I try again. As I said, we were in the bleachers next to ice so we were close. You got some good shots even though there was some noise. Glad you had a good time. My sister landed there tonight. Wish I was back but work calls!

I started with a 5100 and now own a D600. I did not get rid of my 5100 and as stated above, keep it as a second body. I invested in the holy trilogy of lenses but highly recommend at least the 24-70 as a lens to use 90% of the time. Good luck as you return to the life of photography.

Really really nice set. Love the last one too! If I chose one word it would be inspiring. I'll keep trying!

Here's my take: Bring exactly what you think you'll need. As long as you're not using flash people don't mind and the ones that do you'll never see again :). If you are sitting in the seats at the lodge you will probably need the 100-500mm. If you are in the bleachers you are very close but at one end of the rink or the other. I used my 70-200 2.8 a few times. My best shots were with the 50mm 1.4 with the subjects close and still. Not easy though. Since the subjects are only lit by spot lights I (the camera) had a difficult time focusing with all the movements. Back button focusing helped some. As a side note: the horse that brings the flag out for the anthem is, Chester. I rode him for a few hours a couple of days before the ice show. Good luck and stay in touch! Rob

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