Manhattan is so much larger than I could’ve ever realized without taking this cruise which circumnavigated the island. What was really interesting to me is to see both sides of the island. The one side is very cosmopolitan and the other is more industrial. Such is the yin and the yang of life. No matter how much glitz we put on top of things, the reality doesn’t live far away.

Manhattan & Empire State
August 3, 2016 at 7:55 am
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August 3, 2016 at 8:02 am
An island of brick and mortar. No thank you, but your images are stunning! Great contrast, Laura!! ❤
August 3, 2016 at 8:11 am
It was interesting to see what mankind has done but I was glad to not be living there! Thank you Amy. 🙂
August 3, 2016 at 9:03 am
Interesting to see the cross pattern in the sky over Manhattan in you ‘almost’ B&W photograph.
August 3, 2016 at 9:22 am
X marks the spot. Yes let’s call it “monochrome”.
August 3, 2016 at 9:30 am
I like them both but the clouds really helped (as they often do) with the first one.
August 3, 2016 at 9:50 am
I agree David! Clouds are usually a must. I only included the second photo to show the other side. It’s not that great of a photo actually lol
August 3, 2016 at 9:41 am
Great photos of one of my favorite cities!
August 3, 2016 at 9:50 am
Thank you Dan!
August 3, 2016 at 11:04 am
Excellent contrast, Lara!
August 3, 2016 at 12:28 pm
Thank you so much Sue!
August 3, 2016 at 6:42 pm
magnificent mono!!
August 4, 2016 at 8:34 am
Thank you so much! So rare for me. 🙂
August 4, 2016 at 3:10 am
I definitely would go for the monochrome one, Laura. Stunning composition with lots of contrast and interest in the sky+water and the skyline. I wonder what a 10 stop filter would have done to this image. Reinhold
August 4, 2016 at 8:34 am
Thanks so much Reinhold. I wasn’t going to include the second but wanted to show “the other side”. A 10 stop on a moving boat would’ve made a disaster but I know what you mean. 🙂
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August 4, 2016 at 8:35 am
Thank you Bo. 🙂
August 4, 2016 at 4:16 am
The old vs. the new. Very cool
August 4, 2016 at 11:00 am
Beautiful photograph. Love the colors
August 4, 2016 at 11:44 am
Thank you 🙂
August 4, 2016 at 11:00 am
But like the BW much better. Something about the sky
August 4, 2016 at 11:44 am
Me too! All those clouds I think.
August 4, 2016 at 1:47 pm
Totally agree. Much more dramatic
August 4, 2016 at 11:13 am
Terrific shots, interesting contrast.
August 4, 2016 at 11:44 am
Thank you!
August 4, 2016 at 1:06 pm
Great photos, Laura! I like the monochrome. The clarity is incredible!
August 4, 2016 at 6:15 pm
Thank you! I’m into sharp photos these days. The Sony is amazing that way. With a little help from LR and PS. 🙂
August 4, 2016 at 3:11 pm
Ahhhh New York Love It, Just amazing place to be with a camera. great Shots
August 4, 2016 at 6:19 pm
Thanks Mike! It was quite something for sure.
March 6, 2017 at 11:01 pm
Perception vs Reality, such is the way of life nowadays. May like to check out, some of my clicks during our roadtrip : http://wp.me/p8p4rd-3g do give your feedback.