Day in NYC #3 [America Pictures New York Pictures]
Uploaded: July 06, 2008 03:49:53
The Chrysler Building.
Shot from the roof of neighboring building at 425 Lexington Avenue, midday June 25.
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ISO:100, 1/800s, F3.6. Raw.
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Had only my P&S with me that day, and the sun was blinding.
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Flash: This building has just been bought by the government of Abu Dhabi!
Exif: F Number: 3.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 6.30 mm, Model: DMC-LX2
Michelle Alton July 06, 2008
The Chrysler Building (built by auto maker Walter Chrysler in 1930), with its spectacular, stainless steel, stepped-dome top surmounted by its spear-like spire, is easily the world's most identifiable skyscraper.Michelle Alton July 06, 2008
Renata Guscioramember since: 3/29/2008 Great shot ,Michelle!
7/6/2008 3:51:17 AM
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member since: 10/6/2001 Super!! I only was in NYC once and it was work related and I didn't have a camera. Bummer.
7/6/2008 3:52:02 AM
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Dominick M. Dimacale July 06, 2008
Love the POV and the effects you have placed here, Michelle, this is an amazing building.
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Mary L. Graham July 06, 2008
Excellent Michelle!! =) #6144569Brett Dolsen July 06, 2008
Awesome capture and POV of this magnificent building Michelle!!Brett Dolsen July 06, 2008
Awesome capture and POV of this magnificent building Michelle!!Donna W. Neal July 06, 2008
Beautifully seen and love the leading lines. #6144597Kathy Reeves July 06, 2008
Stunning image Michelle! #6144599Wally Orlowsky July 06, 2008
Love this perspective on one of my favorite NYC landmarks, Michelle! #6144618Paul E. Earl July 06, 2008
The Chrysler Building is a wonderful icon of the art deco period! A terrific shot, Michelle! #6144652Douglas Pignet July 06, 2008
Love the lines and comp on this image Michelle,Doug #6144683Deb Koskovich July 06, 2008
Tones and clarity just couldn't be better, Michelle! Talk about stopping traffic! #6144728Mike Clime July 06, 2008
Excellent POV and composition, Michelle! I have never been to NYC but this is my favorite building. #6144850William C. Raco July 06, 2008
Excellent, MichelleMargaret R. Barry July 06, 2008
Fantastic capture, Michelle. Great POV, color, composition and detail! #6144924Kay E. Mahoney July 06, 2008
Nice capture, Michelle. Love the pov. #6145360Tarun Bose July 06, 2008
Excellent composition with lovely effect and colour tones. Great work Michelle. #6145582Jessica Jenney July 06, 2008
Terrific perspective, design elements and composition, Michelle! #6145905Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 06, 2008
Wonderful POV, details and lighting in this image, Michelle!!!!! ♫ k #6146390Tiia Vissak July 06, 2008
great colors, light & pov! #6146487Anita Hogue July 06, 2008
Awesome perspective, Michelle!!! #6147023Sue Marshall July 06, 2008
Wow!! fantastic POV, colours and design Michelle I think you have yourself a winner here!! :-) #6147071Evy Johansen July 06, 2008
Wonderful angle and composition, Michelle!! #6147499Joseph N. DiGilio July 07, 2008
Very nicely done, Michelle. You captured lots of the beautiful detail in this, one of NYC's most impressive buildings. It looks so majestic against this sky. #6148420Bill Wyatt July 07, 2008
Beautiful lines and shapes. Gorgeous architectural image. #6148794Dave Ombrello July 07, 2008
This is a beautiful image Michelle, I love the perspective and the way the clouds accent the tower. I am enjoying your entire NYC image presentation. #6150557Bill Knaps July 07, 2008
Beautiful shot Michelle. That point and Shoot of yours takes some great shots. Bill #6151636Jim Baines July 07, 2008
Wow! This is supreme ... on the grandest scale, Michelle! Are you real? #6151828Lou Taylor July 08, 2008
Nice lines and detail here Michelle! #6156386Martie Last July 08, 2008
This is beyond amazing! There is a certain unreal quality to it. Did you use a filter? I love this! #6156492Dick Jenkins July 12, 2008
Great shot Michelle. If this were found in a 100 year old collection of the greatest postcards of NYC I'd not be a bit surprised. I'm going to stay linked to this image because I'm anxious to read your answer to Martie's question. Don't keep me waiting a long time now, I'm an old man. #6171545Steven W. Lepak July 26, 2008
Bravo Michelle! Your "Day in NYC" Series is Spectaular - this is my favorite. I love your treatment here - it is somehow very fitting. Keep up the great work. Best Regards, Steven #6233531Sue Marshall August 21, 2008
Big congrats to you Michelle on your fantastic Finalist!! :-) #6343619Christina N. Seuser August 21, 2008
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Michelle! #6343997Jennifer L. Alder August 21, 2008
Big congrats, Michelle, on your fantastic finalist image! :) #6344430Jim Baines August 21, 2008
Well, evidently you are REAL! A great big ol' hardy Texas-sized CONGRATULATIONS, Michelle! You got 'er done, Cowgirl!! #6344658Nadya Johnson August 21, 2008
Congratulations on your outstanding finalist, Michelle! #6344678A P August 21, 2008
WTG Congratulations!! Michelle #6345256Barbara Waldoch August 21, 2008
Congratulations on this outstanding Finalist, Michelle! #6345353Steve M. Harrington August 21, 2008
Good on you, Michelle! :)Deb Koskovich August 21, 2008
Hooray, Michelle! Congrats! #6345656Nancy (Peaches) Harker August 21, 2008
WHOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOEvy Johansen August 21, 2008
Big congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Michelle!! #6347639Renata Gusciora August 21, 2008
Big congratulations on this great finalist,Michelle!!! #6348010Renee Doyle August 22, 2008
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Michelle! #6348609Daniella Puente August 22, 2008
Excellent photo Michelle, congrats! #6350449Judy V. Kennamer August 22, 2008
Gorgeous! Congrats Michelle! #6351478Eivor Kuchta August 22, 2008
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Michelle! #6352061Mike Clime August 22, 2008
Way to go, Michelle! Congratulations on your finalist! #6352071Mitch Spence August 22, 2008
What a terrific design and presentation, Michelle. Congratulations to you. #6352175Patrick Rouzes August 22, 2008
Michelle, congratulations on this amazing finalist!!! #6353734frank w. degenhardt August 22, 2008
How about that, a FINALIST!!!!! Congratulations and I wish you luck in the next round. Well deserved. #6354009Brett Dolsen August 22, 2008
Congratulations and hope we see this a winner Michelle!!Brett #6354163Robert K. Bemus August 22, 2008
Awesome comp and effects, Michelle-- congratulations on this Finalist and (all the) best of luck in the next round!! #6354310Tiia Vissak August 23, 2008
Congratulations! #6354975Tarun Bose August 23, 2008
Big congrats dear Michelle for your finalist. #6355900Colleen Farrell August 23, 2008
How cool!!! Just goes to show what a talented photographer can do, even with an inexpensive camera and poor lighting! Big congratulations, Michelle! #6356056MELODIE C. ROBERTS August 23, 2008
Fabulous all around MichelleJeff Robinson August 24, 2008
Congrats Michelle on yur Excellent Finalist! Jeff #6358288Derek D. Dafoe August 24, 2008
Congrats on this wonderful Finalist Michelle!! Good luck in the next round!! #6358654Philippe Vieux-Jeanton August 24, 2008
Gorgeous composition, tone and detail. Congratulations Michelle!! #6359412Kristi A. Howson August 24, 2008
Amazing Point of View Michelle! Congratulations and best of luck in the next round! #6360864Cassie L. Woodlee August 26, 2008
Congrats MIchelle!!! #6370980Mike F. Anderson August 27, 2008
Beautifully presented Michelle! Congratulations on your finalist. #6375610Marcel J. Fernandez August 27, 2008
Congratulations Michelle on your selection as a finalist. #6378408Patricia A. Casey September 12, 2012
viewing BPs NYC & NYS photos....this is a beauty Michelle...my favorite building in NYC! #10319595Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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