Archive for the ‘HDR’ Tag

The Red House in the Snow   4 comments

Spotted this lovely barn on a walk through the snowy forest in Vermont:

Red House in the Snow

Canon EOS 7D
ISO 200
f/7.1
HDR

Posted January 10, 2013 by Lutz Braum in Architecture, Landscapes, Travel, US

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Nighttime stroll in Manhattan   2 comments

At night, and away from the tourist attractions, there are plenty of good photo opportunities in New York. Click on any picture to see the photos in slideshow format (trying out some new WordPress features).

Posted December 12, 2012 by Lutz Braum in Architecture, New York, Travel

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Calling Batman   1 comment

Well, he certainly didn’t answer the call last week when I walked through Manhattan:

Searchlights in Manhattan

And while the Batmobile is cool, this ride is waaaay cooler!Vespa Scooter in Manhattan

Canon EOS 7D
ISO 200
18mm
f/8
30 sec

Posted December 8, 2012 by Lutz Braum in Architecture, New York, Things, US

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Faster, Higher, Bigger   3 comments

I had the privilege of seeing last week, from my window, three icons of modern day transportation lined up next to each other: The Concorde (fastest passenger jet ever), the  Space Shuttle (highest altitude orbital space craft ever), and the Queen Mary 2 (largest Ocean Liner* ever built):

Concorde, Space Shuttle and Queen Mary 2 next to each other on Manhattan's Hudson River bank

The Space Shuttle is on the deck of the aircraft carrier (now museum) Intrepid, while the Concorde is on a pier right next to it, in between the Space Shuttle and the Queen Mary 2.

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Canon EOS 7D, EF-S 10-22mm
ISO 400
18mm
f/4.5

*There are now some cruise ships that are bigger than the Queen Mary 2, but she remains the largest Ocean Liner (a vessel that has a set route between two ports – in this case Southampton and New York – and is built to withstand rough seas).

 

Posted November 29, 2012 by Lutz Braum in New York, Things, US

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Fun Fair   2 comments

First of all, I’m very excited about having more than 100 followers as of yesterday! Thank you all for making my day!

Here is a shot that kids would get very excited about:

Ferris Wheel at Fun Fair

This was a fun fair setting up at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. The staff had fun testing the equipment prior to opening night.

Shot with Canon Powershot G12

Posted October 31, 2012 by Lutz Braum in Architecture, Things, US

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Georgia Country Roads   2 comments

On a drive through rural Georgia, I felt transported back to the 1950s.

Small town view in Georgia

 

I loved this old vault in a Wells Fargo Branch in Americus:Bank Lobby with Vault

 

 

I only captured the service station part of this establishment. I’ll leave the grocery store to your imagination:

Old Gas Station

All shots taken with Canon PowerShot G12

Posted October 27, 2012 by Lutz Braum in Architecture, Black&White, Travel, US

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Reflections at 9/11 Memorial   1 comment

Although surrounded by ear-numbing construction on all sides, the 9/11 Memorial in Manhattan is an oasis of peace and quiet. Even the fountains didn’t seem to make any noise.

9-11 Memorial in New York

 

 

911 Memorial, New York

 

Names on 911 Memorial

 

 

Pentagon Names on 911 Memorial

All photographs taken with Canon EOS 7D, 24-77mm EFL f/2.8

Posted September 26, 2012 by Lutz Braum in Architecture, US

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The Spirit of Ecstasy   1 comment

On a walk through Brooklyn I found a parked Rolls Royce (yes, parked and unattended!) and had fun experimenting with some close-up photography of the hood ornament, called ‘Spirit of Ecstacy’ , designed in 1911. Here are a few of my favorite takes.

Rolls Royce Hood Ornament in Antique B&W

High Contrast version of Rolls Royce Hood Ornament

Rolls Royce Hood Ornament in Green

Frontal image of Rolls Royce Ornament

Original of Rolls Royce Hood Ornament

All images shot with Canon EOS 7D, 100mm macro lens

Posted September 9, 2012 by Lutz Braum in Black&White, Things

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Jane’s Carousel   2 comments

This is Jane’s Carousel, an antique carousel (built in 1922) lovingly restored by Jane Walentas in her studio in Brooklyn. It now sits in a dedicated structure at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge, is open year-round, and enjoyed by kids of all ages.

Jane's carousel underneath the Brooklyn Bridge

Up close photo of Jane's Carousel in Brooklyn, NY

Detail of Jane's Carousel in Brooklyn, NY

Canon EOS 7D, 24-70mm
ISO 100
f/4
1/30 sec

Posted September 5, 2012 by Lutz Braum in Architecture, New York, Travel

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Retired tunnel equipment   Leave a comment

Driving by New Haven’s port facility, I spotted these rusting pieces of equipment.

Canon EOS 7D

Posted August 6, 2012 by Lutz Braum in Black&White, Things, US

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New York’s most beautiful building   Leave a comment

The Flatiron Building will always be my favorite building in New York:

Here are a few other views:

Posted July 15, 2012 by Lutz Braum in Architecture, New York, Travel

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Wish upon a carousel   Leave a comment

This little girl watched with envy as her bigger sister rode the carousel in Bryant Park. I hope she got her turn later.

Canon Powershot G12
ISO 100
f/3.5
1.0 sec

Posted June 27, 2012 by Lutz Braum in New York, People

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The Billion Dollar View   Leave a comment

Well, maybe not everyone at Goldman Sachs is a billionaire, but everyone there can enjoy this view from the 43rd floor of their Manhattan offices.

Canon PowerShot G12
ISO 100
f/5
1/250 sec

 

Graffiti and Gelato   1 comment

The surroundings didn’t take anything away from this couple’s enjoyment of their ice cream. Captured in New York, 18th Street.

Shot with Canon Powershot G12
ISO 400
f/4
1/5 sec

Posted June 5, 2012 by Lutz Braum in New York, People

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Walk on the High Line   4 comments

A late afternoon along the High Line in New York yielded some nice photo opportunities. The High Line is a 1-mile New York City linear park built on a 1.45-mile section of the former elevated New York Central Railroad spur called the West Side Line.

All photographs taken with Canon Powershot G12, various exposures combined.

Posted May 22, 2012 by Lutz Braum in Architecture, Landscapes, New York

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Where cars go to sleep in New York City   Leave a comment

A follow-up to my post about where cars go to party in NYC, here’s where they go to sleep:

This was shot as seen from the High Line (check back tomorrow to see what that is):

Posted May 18, 2012 by Lutz Braum in Architecture, New York, Travel, US

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New England Antiques   Leave a comment

A late afternoon drive around our town revealed you don’t have to go to an antique store to find antiques.

 

I’m sure this snow plow hasn’t seen any action for years.

 

And the antique store has turned into an antique….

All shot with Canon Powershot G10 and tripod, multiple exposures combined using HDR Efex Pro

Posted May 13, 2012 by Lutz Braum in Landscapes

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Where cars go to party in New York City   2 comments

I took these shots while walking through my neighborhood in the evening, struck by the fact that these sights are pretty rare in Manhattan.

Shot with Canon Powershot G12
ISO 400
f/4.5
multiple exposures

Spring Birch Grove   Leave a comment

Lying on my back in a peaceful grove of birch trees near our town beach, I shot this with a wide angle lens.

Canon EOS 7D, EFS 10-22mm
ISO 200
10mm
f/22
1/200 sec

Posted May 6, 2012 by Lutz Braum in Landscapes

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At the Gate   1 comment

Shot this while waiting for my flight at Hartford Airport.

Canon Powershot G12
ISO 160
f/8

Posted March 18, 2012 by Lutz Braum in Travel, US

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Waiting for Spring   Leave a comment

Despite warmer-than-normal temperatures, I wish the trees wouldn’t look so desolate. Can’t wait for green leaves!

Powershot G12
ISO 160
16mm
f/3.5

Posted March 14, 2012 by Lutz Braum in Landscapes, US

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Vintage Buick   1 comment

Found this old Buick in Westport, CT.

Canon 7D, 24-80mm lens
ISO 100
24mm
f/2.8

Posted February 20, 2012 by Lutz Braum in US

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Vintage Steam Locomotive   1 comment

Took a drive through the Connecticut countryside and came across an old train depot in Essex.

Canon 7D, 24=70mm
ISO 100
34mm
f/8

Posted February 19, 2012 by Lutz Braum in US

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Double Waterfall in the Cascades   1 comment

Wallace Falls State Park – taken on Feb 5, an unusually gorgeous and warm day.

Canon PowerShot G12
ISO 100
f/7.1

Posted February 5, 2012 by Lutz Braum in Landscapes

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Beautiful Sunset or The End of the World?   2 comments

Maybe it’s both….

Canon EOS 7D, EF-S 15-85mm
ISO 100
f/5

Posted December 3, 2011 by Lutz Braum in Landscapes

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Wyoming Wreck   1 comment

Abandoned car on a farm in Wyoming.

Car wreck, HDR, Canon 7D Black&White

Canon 7D, EFS 10-85mm
ISO 400
15mm
f/4.5
1/250 sec

Posted November 19, 2011 by Lutz Braum in Black&White, Landscapes, Travel, US

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Long Island Rail Station   1 comment

Felt Edward Hopper-like when I saw this scene looking out of my train window on my way to Manhattan.


Shot with iphone 4S

Posted October 20, 2011 by Lutz Braum in New York

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