tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184534445566567352.post4656128706078946212..comments2024-02-02T10:18:48.627-05:00Comments on NSL Photography Blog: Capturing cityscapes "under glass"Ned S. Levihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09924189990444148376noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184534445566567352.post-50628340432042173442017-12-24T10:50:37.112-05:002017-12-24T10:50:37.112-05:00I was in the observation area of the Empire State ...I was in the observation area of the Empire State Building last night and suggested to a person shooting out the window to turn off her flash, which I saw was ruining her photos taken with her iPhone. She told me to "Buzz off!"<br /><br />She turned the flash off anyway and got great photos she was showing off to her friend. She didn't thank me, of course.Vicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184534445566567352.post-8611751389856736842017-12-24T09:56:31.471-05:002017-12-24T09:56:31.471-05:00I've had mixed results with the Lenskirt. My f...I've had mixed results with the Lenskirt. My first one died a quick death with the suction cups coming loose. My second one (got it free as an exchange from the seller) has held up.<br /><br />I never thought of the rubber lens hood. I just ordered one. It seems as though it will be easier to use.Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184534445566567352.post-13220092059058222482017-12-22T14:58:07.573-05:002017-12-22T14:58:07.573-05:00Hi Larry,
My favorite place to shoot cityscapes i...Hi Larry,<br /><br />My favorite place to shoot cityscapes in NYC is the Top of the Rock. It's upper observation deck has no glass, so it's easy to shoot from and you get a wonderful view of Central Park.<br /><br />The best part about the Top of the Rock is you can take cityscapes that include NYC's two most iconic skyscrapers, the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center. IfNed S. Levihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09924189990444148376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184534445566567352.post-7978858798341452122017-12-22T14:53:12.109-05:002017-12-22T14:53:12.109-05:00Great article. Thanks. What do you think. Which ob...Great article. Thanks. What do you think. Which observation deck building should I go to in NYC? I'll be there for a visit next month.Larry-Bostonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184534445566567352.post-23366709119402973232017-12-22T14:25:42.398-05:002017-12-22T14:25:42.398-05:00Hi Pete,
In a word, "No."
Here's t...Hi Pete,<br /><br />In a word, "No."<br /><br />Here's the problem. This is going to be somewhat technical. There's no way to get around it.<br /><br />Normally, light shining from the sun is coming from varied directions and bouncing around before coming into your lens. When you put a polarizer in front of a lens it aligns the light which now comes in from a single direction. Ned S. Levihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09924189990444148376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184534445566567352.post-53861113991744074812017-12-22T14:09:48.099-05:002017-12-22T14:09:48.099-05:00Ned, if the glass is tinted wouldn't the polar...Ned, if the glass is tinted wouldn't the polarizing filter help me out.Pete - St. Petenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184534445566567352.post-13291182211549673972017-12-22T13:57:48.995-05:002017-12-22T13:57:48.995-05:00Like Justin, I just ordered a rubber lens hood whi...Like Justin, I just ordered a rubber lens hood which I'll keep in my kit at all times. Thanks.Jasmine-Memphisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184534445566567352.post-84398041798436016152017-12-22T13:31:52.008-05:002017-12-22T13:31:52.008-05:00I always get a kick out of people who are shooting...I always get a kick out of people who are shooting landscapes and are using their flash even though the buildings in the scene are a quarter mile away or more, as if the flash can actually light them up. Crazy people.Andrea-Kansas Citynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184534445566567352.post-6774955372009828742017-12-22T13:21:50.519-05:002017-12-22T13:21:50.519-05:00I've had problems with the Lenskirt. I've ...I've had problems with the Lenskirt. I've had to replace a couple of the suction cups in the last 6 months, but more than that, most of the time they won't let me use it.<br /><br />I didn't know about collapsible rubber lens hoods. What a great idea!!! I just ordered one at Adorama.<br /><br />Thanks. I learn so much here.Justin-Chicagonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184534445566567352.post-27562016459591888522017-12-22T12:45:21.711-05:002017-12-22T12:45:21.711-05:00This is absolutely the best article on shooting ci...This is absolutely the best article on shooting cityscapes through glass windows that I've ever read. Great job.Paul-Ann Arbornoreply@blogger.com