What Type of Camera and/or Lenses Did You Use?
Canon 5D Mark II, with EF 24-105 lens
What Was the Weather Like? What Was the Lighting Like?
It was a sunny day, late afternoon, in clear warm weather. I used no flash, trying to take advantage of the low angle of the sun lighting the edges of this sculpture-like structure, that seems abandoned to the earth around it.
Advice
- Wait for the time of day around sunset.
- I might have tried a filter, but I don't know if it would have created a better image.
If You Remember, What Were the Camera's Settings?
I don't remember exactly what the setting were, except that I was stopped down (around f11) trying to get as much depth of field as I could and ISO of 125.
What Type of Planning Was Needed to Set Up This Photo?
I didn't plan this shot, came across this structure in one of the last remaining undeveloped waterfront areas in Brooklyn, NY
Why Is This One of Your Favorite Photos?
What I like about this photo is that it makes me think of another era in New York history when different commercial ideas prevailed. I also love the contrast between the beauty of man-made things and nature ... and that nature seems to be winning.
What Did You Learn About Photography With This Photo?
On this day, I was trying to use depth of field and that magic hour light around sundown, trying to capture the feeling of nostalgia that that kind of light makes me think of.
