Illuminated Chrysler, a photo from New York, Northeast

Photographer's Note

Voici le Chrysler Building by night et illuminé.

L'éclairage de la flèche du gratte-ciel est assuré par des lampes en V insérées dans l'acier, ainsi que par un complexe jeu de lumière pilotées.

J'ai ici choisi le NB assez contrasté, je trouve que les lumières, et notamment celles de l'avant plan, ressortent bien.

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Here is illuminated Chrysler Building, by night.

The top spires lighting is composed of V-shaped lights insterts in the steel, and of a complex floodlights system.

I choose a contrasted BW treatment as it allows to emphasize the lights, in particular those of the foreground.

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fayeulle (27827) 2007-02-20 0:34

Salut JB
Je suis pas fada du BW mais là, ça le fait. Perspectives bien redressées (en chippottant m^me un peu trop de visu). Une compo ou la ligne de fuite des toitures firment une belle diagonale.
Amicalement
JP

james-r (676) 2007-02-20 0:34

Good choice of vertical and the b/w is very effective.

Exposure can be difficult with shots like this but you have done a great job - some crisp detail throughout. Nice one.

robertosalguero (292) 2007-02-20 0:36

I like the dual tones. Your picture remind me of classic pictures of NY taken back in the time when color film was a luxury. Nice perspective of the giant tower and the glittering lights on the street. Nice work JB.

Roberto

besnard (59196) 2007-02-20 0:37

Bonjour JB
En règle générale je préfère la couleur mais là tu as bien réussi ton coup. L'ensemble est bien cadré et c'est une belle réussite.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

alejandroguzman (4684) 2007-02-20 1:16

Hello JB !
It was great choice the BW format !!!
the restult is striking on this photograph.
There are nice details with the effect oh th eligth at nite.

TFS
Hugs
Edgar.

nwoehnl (122) 2007-02-20 2:13

A beautiful angle towards the Chrysler Building at night, JB. A good and precise showing of the Manhattan architecture and a nice vivid aspect provided by the nighttime traffic and lights. The b&w tonality looks good - as far as pushing the contrast, my personal opinion is that in this posting and the previous one you did a little more than necessary, but it is certainly a matter of personal taste.

IgorDeleze (585) 2007-02-20 2:43

Salut JB,
Ce N&B est fantastique!
Une photo de ville simplement grandiose.
Je ne vois vraiment pas ce que je pourrais ajouter....
Châpeaux bas.
Bonne journée.
Igor

xavshot (69835) 2007-02-20 3:27

Bonjour JB
toutes mes félicitations pour ce superbe n&b... on dirait une affiche. Le cadrage est top et la présence de la voiture est superbe. Du beau travail
Xavier

maltese (22909) 2007-02-20 3:33

Salut JB
Je partage l'avis de Xavier, tu es encore dans le domaine de l'affiche!!
Serie noire, King Kong, ce que tu veux, mais c'est ben fait, ton traitement N&B est superbe!
Vraiment du très beau travail
Amicalement
Hervé

thierry37 (669) 2007-02-20 4:10

Salut JB
Le choix du N&B est excellent.
superbe point de vue, beau contraste, excellente netteté.
Bon travail et merci pour le partage
Cordialement
Thierry

PixelTerror (0) 2007-02-20 4:39

Salut JB,
Moi je suis pas trop NB mais je trouve qu'avoir pousse comme ca ca rend pas mal du tout, ca fait tres bien ressortir les illuminations au sommet du CB et la circulation, les deux s'equilibrant de part et d'autre d'une masse sombre, mais quand meme avec un lien lumineux a gauche.
Bonne journee,
Jean-yves

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2007-02-20 4:50

An excellent night shot. I really love the composition with the vertical lines.
Achim

teutza (10590) 2007-02-20 5:59

HY JB!
great nightshot1i 'm fascinated with nightshots in B&W!
good composition
great angle!
teo

peter1892 (1681) 2007-02-20 6:29

Hi JB - great high contrast in this shot, it works well as the illuminations on the Chrysler Builidng itself seem to appear out of the black sky. Good work.

vascao (192) 2007-02-20 7:35

Hi, JB.
A unique image you present us here from one of the most photographed buildings in the whole world. I like very much the subtle duotone, fits very well the subject. The exposure management was masterful.
Regards.
Sergio

brevbrev14 (140) 2007-02-20 8:02

Hi JB!
i like a lot this compo and the atmosphere of the night!
very good job on the lights!
ciao!
valeria

Calimero76 (10957) 2007-02-20 13:13

Bonsoir JB
Superbe traitement pour cette image New-Yorkaise qui me rappelle de bien beaux souvenirs
J'aime beaucoup le plus de la voiture en bas à gauche qui donne un contre point aux verticales et aux lumières du Chrysler Building
Amicalement
Patrice

P-S-I-G (25536) 2007-02-20 13:13

Salut JB,
Un traitement qui met très bien en valeur les lumières de la ville. Bien composé avec la rue et le building.
Amicalement,
Fabrice

t0mmm1 (5442) 2007-02-20 13:26

Hi JB,
w-o-n-d-e-r-f-u-l!
I like this classical view of the Crysler building and how you have included the road. This way I can see the proportions. But what I like most is this fabolous B/W treatment, high contrast...
Have a nice day,
Tomi

aimee (941) 2007-02-20 13:37

Hola JB,

j'aime bien ce N/B très contrasté qui donne un petit côté vieilli à ta composition. C'est bien vu et ça passe bien dans le cadre urbain new-yorkais.

Sinon je trouve la double profondeur de la rue et du gratte-ciel super chouette. En voilà une photo qui a de la dimension. Le cadrage est donc tip top. Les perspectives rendent également très bien.

Du tout bon boulot. :)
Bonne soirée

Aimée

tcht (7565) 2007-02-20 14:12

Hi JB
lovely shot, the Chrysler in BW works so well! also good brightness, quite bright but imho that shows well the glamor of the place. very well done!
Cheers,
Cheukhin

rhizomes (15343) 2007-02-20 15:04

Salut JB,
Belle image à l'ambiance new-yorkaise typique (du moins c'est comme ça que je l'imagine). Belles illuminations et impressionnant building !
Christophe

Pascale (10456) 2007-02-20 16:03

Bonsoir JB
ce traitement est parfait pour cette photo ,il fait ressortir tous les détails et les lumières .Belle perspective ,plus on monte ,plus on s'enfonce dans la nuit ,ce qu'on n'aurait pas eu comme impression avec la couleur
Très belle photo
Bonne soirée

ribeiroantonio (22730) 2007-02-20 17:19

No doubt that the B&W was a good choice. With such a contrast of light and being night time I think it was very well seen. Well done.
Antonio

jaywalker (16105) 2007-02-20 18:23

Hi JB, I'm sorry but i have to say it WOW what a superb photo, the light is amazing, great focus & magnificent composition, excellent framing & if i could give 10 points i would for this shot, it's superb, kind regards Wilson.

devimeuxbe (58557) 2007-02-20 18:27

Bonsoir JB
Une belle image de lumière. J'aime bien le côté rétro et le noir et blanc.
Le format vertical va bien avec l'altitude des grattes ciels.
C'est très beau
Amicalement
Bertrand

cunejo200 (7281) 2007-02-20 18:48

Hi JB,
This Manhattan scene is very beautiful in b&w. I love how you framed it and included portion of NY street. Good contrast and sharpness. TFS and greetings! Danilo

john_c (24666) 2007-02-20 22:01

Hi JB,
Your choice of the contrasted B&W was a good one, as the shot really sizzles as a result. I like the great depth here, with the street scene interesting enough and the eye ever rising to take in the incredible facades stretching toward the sky. Very fine work. Amities.
John

turkamerikali (3291) 2007-02-21 0:26

Bonjour JB,
Excellent B&W NYC photo with great pov,dof,framing,note,composition and focus.
Merci:)
CT

leo61 (0) 2007-02-21 0:33

Hi JB!
Great B&W shot with excellent lightmanagement.Good classical view at this famous building with many nice lights and good contrast.
Regards,Leo

gary91 (15348) 2007-02-21 1:59

Bonjour JB,
Une belle composition et un traitement n&b / sépia qui est parfait, que demander de plus ? vraiment très bien fait !
Amicalement, Christian

Graal (103040) 2007-02-21 3:06

Hi Bubu,
fine composition, interesting view in sepia, good quality of photo. Unusual a place. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

JCG (35153) 2007-02-21 3:47

Bonsoir JB,

Un noir et blanc qui le fait, j'aime beaucoup, ça fait un peu image de bande dessinée. La gestion de la luminosité est superbe et ces projections de lumière sur le building est du plus bel effet. Une belle photo, bravo JB.

Avec toutes mes amitiés et une très bonne soirée,

Jean-Charles

Budapestman (82620) 2007-02-21 6:43

Hi JB,
Great shot. This is a very impressive and spectacular photo. Very fine diagonal composition and superb choice the B&W. Excellent details and fascinating atmosphere. Thank you, nice days
George

-Thank you for your kind words my 200th post!

pboehringer (770) 2007-02-21 10:42

Hi JB, Ilove this building and I like a lot the treatment that you gave to this scene in the PP. If it wouldn't be for the car I would say that you have an image here from some old movie from the 50-ties.
Regards, Peter

leonorkuhn (16237) 2007-02-21 20:11

Salut JB,

Very good composition. This building is a symbol of NYC and its tower is the only in this kind of architecture. Good POV, framing, great sharpness. The B&W choice is perfect!

Well done
Greetings
Leonor

miuky (3335) 2007-02-22 7:15

you did a very good job out of simple america's city scene
very very good job with lights and contrasts
regards, m.

Henryk_Bilor (20803) 2007-02-22 15:46

Hello
Excellent picture. I like the lights, contrast and composition with the right street and high building.
Regards

eshirey (325) 2007-02-23 0:13

What a beautiful, classic-looking shot! B&W is perfect, and sharpness is fabulous. Great work!

cbrman (21685) 2007-02-23 7:03

Hello JB,

Une excellente image noir et blanc. L'ambiance donnée par le traitement de ta photographie est typique d'un ancien film sur l'époque de la prohibition.
Excellent.

A+

Dominique

sabyasachi1212 (19779) 2007-02-23 13:24

Hi JB,
I didn't realise this was a B&W until I opened this up. Another excellent POV of this Chrysler building.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

michiels (4170) 2007-02-23 17:14

hello JB,

Beautiful. Great photo, also great done with the perspective. Did you use a special shift and tiltfilter to get the buildings so straight ?
well done !
inn :)

riclopes (35577) 2007-02-24 3:26

Bonsoir JB, impressive shot of the most beautiful skyscrapper of the Big Apple. The perspective is very good and the choice for b&w with strong contrasts is perfect - the lighting is gorgeous here. Congratulations!
Amitiés,
Ricardo

danos (110407) 2007-02-24 8:29

Hi JB,
It is great your idea to choice the BW format.I like the angle towards at this famous building at night,with all these glittering lights,and the good contrast.Nice perspective of the Chrysler Building.Well done.
Regards,Danos

Vato_Law (12732) 2007-02-25 15:26

Hello JB
Super night shot, superbly turned into black & white giving it a very elegant look.
Besides the Chrysler building a mark of NY I really like the action going down at the streets and the vertical lines made by the succession of the buildings and the small lights coming from them.
Cheers.
Paulo

branley (3681) 2007-03-05 4:44

Hi JB,

this is a great shot from what appears to be the perfect pov. Good choice of a vertical composition and a B&W conversion, as you say it emphasises the lights, it also shows great vertical lines. I like this very much my friend, well done.

Regards

Stephen

Luan (12971) 2007-03-05 14:52

Joli ca, je n'aurais jamais pensé qu'un N&B irait aussi bien ici !
Ca le fait

abulafia (4900) 2007-03-08 15:45

Hi JB
I like the vertical format, it suits these tall buildings well, and so do the B+W treatment.
Very nice job
Harry

belido (19934) 2007-04-25 15:14

Hi JB,

wooowww! Nice night shot! Great contrast. Excelent option of the B&W. So you didn't use a tripod? Good hands!
Regards,
Carlos

ykumar (45) 2007-08-30 1:10

Hi
The colours and the composition is amazing. Wonderful night shot.
Cheers
Yogesh