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NY- Grand Central Over Exposed

chris brady — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:37:30 +0000

I hadn't ventured outside with my tripod since the first day moving back to NY eight years ago. I learned very quickly that New Yorkers are tolerant of most things, but not having their path blocked by a tripod. I had heard of people carrying bean bags to support their cameras and thought, what a great idea. So I went to B&H and bought one. I bought the OmniPod beanbag camera support. It worked great when I was using it to take long shots of the interior if I had something solid, like a railing or counter, to balance it on. Most of the following shots were exposed for a few seconds and it seem to hold the camera steady. I did notice that sometimes the bag would creep a bit if I didn't have it fully set. One of the cool things is that, with a shutter release cable, I could tuck the camera in hidden away corners and other odd stashes, but because I couldn't tell if the shot was level or not because I couldn't fit my head in he crack to check the viewfinder. But with a little practice I was able to get semi straight shots of what I intended. The downside is it adds a few more pounds, and another clump of mass, to my already-heavy bag. I'm sure it was the cold, but my shoulders were killing me when I got home.

NY- MOMA on MOMA

chris brady — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:39:34 +0000

I don't know if it was the surreal surroundings or the, let's lunch at the met scene, but I couldn't keep myself from twisting and turning my pictures like I was wringing mashed potatoes in a dish towel, you know what I mean. This is what happened.

NY- Two shows you shouldn’t miss at the MOMA, and they are right next door to each other.

chris brady — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:31:37 +0000

MOMA has two great shows running side by side on the third floor, one a collection of some of the most important work of the New Vision era of photography and film, the other a look at five modern photographers who push there craft to new levels. Here are the links to the exhibition sites. THE SHAPING OF NEW VISIONS: Photography, Film, Photobook April 16, 2012–April 21, 2013 The Edward Steichen Photography Galleries, third floor NEW PHOTOGRAPHY 2012 October 3, 2012–February 4, 2013 Michele Abeles, Birdhead, Anne Collier, Zoe Crosher, Shirana Shahbazi

NY- Grand Central Station and Midtown Stand Guard for UN Week

chris brady — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 23:12:06 +0000

It's that special time of summer called United Nations Week, where tyrants and despots from all over the world descend on our fair city to squander their country's wealth on food and baubles. For this we must guard them.

NY- Apple gets a Grand Central Welcome

chris brady — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:23:01 +0000

Low and behold, Apple's new shrine to computing and design took over the entire North Wing of the Grand Central Terminal in what has to be their highest ceiling store. It's very cool.

NY- Bryant Park Skyscrapers and Yoga

chris brady — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:06:21 +0000

NY- Bryant Park Skyscrapers and Yoga

NY- Public Library Celebrates 100 Years

chris brady — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:55:20 +0000

NY- Public Library Celebrates 100 Years.

NY- Midtown and Empire State with my new lens.

chris brady — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:21:39 +0000

I've wanted to get a Nikon 10-24mm wide angle lens for a long time but as soon as I had the money I couldn't find one, until last week. I was thinking about it and did another search and found one at 42nd Street Photo on 35th Street. I know confusing, right? I mounted it up in the shop and came out shooting. Forgive me dalliances as I learn how to use my new piece of gear.

NY- Fifth Avenue at Christmas

chris brady — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:19:51 +0000

NY- Fifth Avenue at Christmas, Rockefeller Center Tree, St Pat’s Cathedral, 30 Rock.

NY- Grand Central Station- Midtown in the Rain

chris brady — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:43:58 +0000