Time and Tide

I photographed this dusk exterior of an existing office building for a property management firm. One of the views I was asked to make was that of the building at dusk. The companion request was that the estuary river be at high tide. As dusk and high tide did not occur at the same time I was able to photograph the building at high tide and then an hour or so later begin my exposure sequence for the building's dusk lighting. With digital postproduction I was able to combine the two views into one for a believable view. When water is a factor in your photograph you should build your shoot schedule around the tide charts as well as the light.

Take the High Line

During a recent assignment in New York I paid a visit to the Chelsea district's "High Line". This is a repurposing of the old elevated train right of way into a pedestrian park two stories above the city streets. It is a breathtaking view of this part of the city and a great place to watch the sunset. If you have the opportunity visit the High Line which travels right under the new Standard hotel, for a leisurely walk above the city.