Rooftop Graffiti in NYC...

[Sheiky]

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

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

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

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.

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

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..

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

Looking forward to them!

[canoli]

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.

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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[canoli]

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[Sheiky]

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:





And a try in photomatix HDR software:





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

[mikehillman89]

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

[canoli]

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.

[mikehillman89]

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