Rooftop Graffiti in NYC...

I think there's still a few spots left...[:)]


somewhat-famous shot from the Manhattan Bridge walkway...mid-afternoon shadows nearly spoil it but it's such an interesting scene that it's hard to ruin...


Below is the walkway during a rare moment without pedestrian traffic...


both 40D 17-40mm, March '09


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Wow, looks like a bunch of knuckle-draggerswent throughthe place![:P]


John.

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Show me where [:P] Great shot with a nice story/character...I like it![Y]


Jan

Thanks Jan - glad you liked it - I was over there early this morning with my "brand-new-to-me" 5D and it's full of new pieces and tags. Probably can still squeeze you in if you're interested!


Only thing - the big "gallery" spots like these are highly coveted and protected by the artists. Far from "knuckledraggers" they are actually well-known and respected individuals; a few of them have had major endorsements and their work has appeared in national advertising campaigns, both in print and broadcast.


(not that I took you seriously about "finding a spot" - just passing on what I know...) [8-|]


once I convert the RAW files I'll post a few...hopefully they're better than the mid-afternoon shots I got with the 40D...

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Probably can still squeeze you in if you're interested!

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Sure, when will you send me the planetickets??? [:D] I can squeeze out of here for a week or two, no problem [A]

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Only thing - the big "gallery" spots like these are highly coveted and protected by the artists

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Even these tags?? It seems no art-work at all. At least I see more tags than serious art-work. I've seen better that's for sure.

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a few of them have had major endorsements and their work has appeared in national advertising campaigns

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Still remains public sight doesn't it? I can imagine some architects complaining they don't get credit for their work shown in the shot, but the graffiti-artists..

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once I convert the RAW files I'll post a few

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Looking forward to them!

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Even these tags?? It seems no art-work at all. At least I see more tags than serious art-work. I've seen better that's for sure.

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I'm a bit surprised how much has changed in a year...I only see one that "made the cut"... prob it's like you said, no serious pieces just random tags. A year later, more of the same - even more "random" now...


One day I'll get over to a spot in Queens that I know and then you'll see some true art...


5D (yay! first outdoor shot with my "new" toy) 17-40, 33mm 1/250 @ f/11 ISO 200


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Very nice, really that last one begs for a HDR approach. I think it would look great, because your background is exposed very nicely, but your main-"subject" is in the shade. Just a thought...oh and enjoy your new 5D [Y]


I quickly tried using shadow/highlight in photoshop:


http://www.fruityview.nl/tdp/roofshhi.jpg


And a try in photomatix HDR software:


http://www.fruityview.nl/tdp/roofhdr.jpg


Well this is a quick try, I really think your picture would benefit from a little highlight/shadow work.

Nice shot. You need to head over to Five Pointz in Long Island city and take some serious rooftop graffiti shots.

Great shots canoli! This makes me want to go to NYC all over again!


I agree with Sheiky. Try some HDR with some of those shots. I bet they'll turn out amazingly

Thanks you guys - for the comments and the suggestions. You're totally right too - it was an awful time to shoot that scene. Early mornings are normally great but not when the sun is so clearly in only one part of the image - and the wrong part no less.


still trying to get the hang of HDR...seems very "hit or miss" with me so far.

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It does take a while to get the hang of it as well as finding out the perfect scenarios to use for HDRs. But for sure keep us posted!


Mike