Big Apple

Belinda Leopold, 11 months ago

Fantastic in B&W!!! Very Gotham city….

Madison Ellis, 11 months ago

WOW…that’s beautiful..you really captured how busy it is that’s for sure!!!

Nicely Done =]

billyboy, 11 months ago

Thanks Belinda and Madison. It does look a bit Gotham… the city that never sleeps—at 10 PM it doesn`t look like it`s even thinking of going to bed!

This one needs to be seen at the larger view!

Steve Roe, 11 months ago

great shot b/w impression!

Paul Vanzella, 11 months ago

Stunning work – love it!

Jeff Burns, 11 months ago

Absolutely fabulous shot. WOW Amazing lighting

billyboy, 11 months ago

Thanks Steve, Paul and Jeff for commenting.

Jeff, I saw your IR shots in your gallery… are they from film? I’ll post one or two of mine later if you want to stop by…

Cheers, Bill

oisin, 11 months ago

Gershwin – Raphsody in Blue – Woody Allen, or Tony Curtis, Burt Lancaster – Sweet Smell of Success – so many films about New York… Beautiful image.

mick8585, 11 months ago

It says one word to me ’ Metropolis ’. It says New York to me. Great shot.

billyboy, 11 months ago

Thanks guys. The original is in color, but this version does the Gershwin thing for me and that makes it nostalgic—yeah, Allen, Curtis, Langcaster… jeeze, NYC is an awesome place. Very little comes close.

Kitsmumma, 11 months ago

So good in b&w! Love it.

Eleni Sofroniou, 11 months ago

wow! I love this. The contrast is great.

Flamejob, 11 months ago

This reminds me of “Bladerunner”. I like the steady glow in the centre of the image, its where my eye goes first, looking for detail and my word there is plenty of it here.

billyboy, 11 months ago

Thanks Kitsmumma, eleni and Flamejob. Bladerunner was a wicked film and that you make the association is way cool. I was even surprised by the detail considering how hard it was to keep the camera still with all that wind for such a long exposure. Luck and perserverence—6 other shots came out unsharp.

barb, 11 months ago

this works so well as a black and white. The lit area is nicely nestled into the darker sections, very nicely taken!
Thank you for your very kind comments by the way.

billyboy, 11 months ago

Thanks Barb. Your stuff rocks!

Kieran Argall, 11 months ago

BB – what an awesome photo!!! I love how the bright lights in hte foreground really expose those sections against a dark background…

And mate I’d jump at a chance to photograph a wedding. Well what do you know…I’ve got another one this weekend (not OFFICIAL photographer)...great experience though.

billyboy, 11 months ago

Many thanks for the comment Kieran. If you’re planning on being in Brussels on 25 Jan, give me a ring!

Jonathan Russell, 11 months ago

excellent take on what is potentially the most cliched shot in New York :P
You almost feel the light glow emanating from Midtown.
Must be a fairly old shot, hey? No Bank of America Tower, and the Verizon building still has its old cladding.

billyboy, 11 months ago

Many thanks jgrus. I was actually hoping to avoid the cliché by not including the Chrysler building! And yes, this was a number of years ago—I hadn`t even realized the BOAT was in this view… and the Verizon has a new facade?? Makes me realize how long I`ve been away!

Rich Gale, 11 months ago

this is super there is no sine of camera shake from the wind so you did a good holding it still!!!!, great image well done.

billyboy, 11 months ago

Sheer determination Rich… there was no way I was gonna blow an opportunity like that with a bunch of blurred shots. In the end, this was the only one out of 7 that wasn’t; Thanks for liking!

AvrilLynn, 10 months ago

Nice B/W of a city! A very challenging city at that! Beautiful photo!

Nicole Goggins, 10 months ago

great b & w…

Hiroko, 10 months ago

Double wow for this shot…

billyboy, 10 months ago

Many thanks Avril, Nicole and Hiroko!

Patricia L. Ba..., 10 months ago

This is just wonderful!

Daniel Rarela, 10 months ago

::whistles low:: dang…. makes me miss New York all over again.

the lights coming from the streets below just draw you in immediately.. so inviting

billyboy, 10 months ago

Thanks Patricia and Doctor J. It’s hard not to miss New York, the most amazing city on the planet. And I’m honored that this evoked emotion, albeit a sad one.

Jim Nooney, 10 months ago

Spectacular shot Billy…makes me want to drive right over from New Jersey!

Bruce Halliburton, 9 months ago

Stunning!

Sara Lamond, 9 months ago

This is absolutely gorgeous – I can’t stop staring, and I’m starting to develop vertigo

MtnMan, 9 months ago

The range of tones is superb.

Tiffany Dryburgh, 9 months ago

Wow, that glow is just amazing! I love it, well worth the effort!

paulspoon, 9 months ago

this really does capture how alive NYC is at night. One of the best “New York” shots ive seen. great work

SylviaHardy, 8 months ago

Wow – Its another world! Beautiful capture. I love it in black and white and I bet it would be just as impresive in colour too!

Mark Tisdale, 8 months ago

Great contrast in this – the light is just phenom!

David Harris, 8 months ago

Just stunning! you must be very proud of this shot! Love this! Great work Billy!

Jason Moses, 8 months ago

Nice contrast and hazy glow. The noise is a great foil for the steel and glass.

Imber, 8 months ago

Really a beautiful shot!!!

Chris Clark, 8 months ago

fantastic image, will be a big seller with the poster print companis

billyboy, 8 months ago

... yeah, in my dreams!

mrslowney, 8 months ago

really gorgeous!

PNFdeb, 8 months ago

WOW what a mood this is lovely

Globalphotos, 7 months ago

Wonderful shot !!!

Philip Rogan, 7 months ago

Love that city!

Deborah Parkin, 7 months ago

this a classic black and white image – absolutely stunning

Judith Oppenhe..., 7 months ago

breathless!

Darren Burdell, 7 months ago

This is one of those shots that you could stare at for ages and still keep finding new details….great shot.

billyboy, 7 months ago

Many thanks Darren and everyone else who commented on this. It was an amazing moment up there and I`m happy it`s appreciated!

Roslyn Slater, 7 months ago

Stunning. Love the black and white image.

randmphotos, 7 months ago

Fantastic image. Monochrome is a great choice for city shots – especially “Gotham”!

gordontant, 7 months ago

This is a stunning piece of work, i love how you have taken this.

JanG, 7 months ago

Its the best city! This is the best shot! I love it.

David Harris, 7 months ago

Hi Billyboy! I have comented on this before but I wanted to add, that this is my favourite shot of new york at night ever!!! You totaly nailed this shot! I will treat myself to this in the new year! Fantastic work my friend!!

billyboy, 7 months ago

Thanks Roslyn, randmphotos, Gordon and jan!
David, I`m totally happy that I made your favorite night shot of the Big A. I actually sold a large framed print of this to someone, but unfortunately never found out who it was to thank. Oh well, as long as the buyer was happy…. Many thanks for the encouragement!

Helene Kippert, 7 months ago

Fantastic shot bb!!

christophe, 7 months ago

Great shot. Lived there 3 years when I was 6. I think this city is fabulous. Thanks for this very nice picture !

gemballa, 7 months ago

Great pic.

popescucalin, 7 months ago

yes,,great pic

Daniela Reynos..., 7 months ago

Fantastic! looks like “Sin city”

Marion Chapman, 7 months ago

Wonderful image that captures the feel of NY. I was there last month – please check out my photo of Ground Zero in the snow – it was an amazing and chilling view.

Greg German, 7 months ago

Congratulations on being “Featured” today (12/20/07), BB. A little Pre-Christmas gift, eh? I haven’t been up to the top of the Empire State in 45 years and that time was during the day. This shot makes me think the night view is far better. Good job!

billyboy, 7 months ago

Thanks to everyone for whom this picture has made an impression. I’m amazed at how many people from all over the world feel nostalgia towards this awesome city.
Greg, thanks for the congrats, and Marion, I’ve been to your gallery and yes, that is a chilling shot and it’s not cause of the weather.

Marvin Tunstall, 7 months ago

Keep up the good work, great shot!!!!!

Melissa Contreras, 7 months ago

Fantasic shot, I soo want to go to New York one day, and I will! Got plenty of time yet, Well done considering your conditions up from the ESB :-)

Martin Mullen, 7 months ago

It’s a great image Billy!
Wonderful array of light and shadow

billyboy, 7 months ago

Many thanks Mary, Melissa and Martin.
Melissa, NY will blow you away. Make sure you’re there on a weekend so you’ll actually be able to get from one place to the other!

SusanC, 7 months ago

this is such a great shot…poor you with the wind…I can imagine the temperature!! NYC is my totally fav place…along with lots of others ;)

Paul Vanzella, 7 months ago

came back to this – just a stunning shot of an electric city… wonderful work!

Kevin Kroeker, 7 months ago

wow! Amazing work Billyboy! Amazing!

Jamaboop, 7 months ago

Awesome on large view!!! WOW!!!!

billyboy, 7 months ago

Thanks Susan for the sympathy and for diggin’ the Apple!
And Paul, two remarks from you on the same picture is an awesome complement, so double thanks for that!!

billyboy, 7 months ago

Kevin and Jamaboop, you snuck in as I was commenting… many thanks to you guys!!

Hadassah, 7 months ago

awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!

papam, 7 months ago

I love this work!

Kevin Kroeker, 7 months ago

Paul is right about this…. this is just one of those rare photographs that when you see it you must keep coming back to it! One of the best cityscape scenes I have ever seen… Wow!

Josep Reyner, 7 months ago

Fantastic pictures, good B&W work !!

coffeebean, 6 months ago

like everyone else says wow this is a very magic photo

Anthony Licuria, 6 months ago

Great shot.

gena44, 6 months ago

Omgosh this is so beautiful I really love this shot….

Mick Davson, 6 months ago

Love it

elliewinds, 6 months ago

perfect. reminds me of the cityscapes georgia o’keefe did. just beautiful.

Mugsy, 6 months ago

Wow!..... great capture!

silverdew, 6 months ago

WOW My goodness…! This is such a beautiful shot! The B&W adds sooo much to this piece, wow. I love it so much….. you should do more of these shots, I’d love to see (or put more similar shots up like this if you already have some more!)

instant fav

Redlac, 6 months ago

great shot, love the black and white!

Roddy Atkinson, 6 months ago

Nowhere has a buzz quite like New York, great photo!

Tony Parry, 6 months ago

what a fab photo

docophoto, 6 months ago

Wow… everything else has been said. fabulous image

Emily Allison, 6 months ago

WOW… what a stunning photo! Well done in the wind on top of the Empire State building! Gorgeous!

Terri Lee, 6 months ago

who knew?! this is absolutely wonderful!

Daniel Rarela, 6 months ago

hey billyboy!!

had to come back to this shot again…. I spent Christmas and New Year in New York with my family this year and fell in love with the city all over again, along with this amazing photo of yours! looking at it for a second time…. wow…. totally majestic and amazing… I think the director of Mary J Blige’s Be Without You video owes you a big check…. or is it the other way around? :)

billyboy, 6 months ago

Thanks for the awesome comment and the link Daniel… I han`t seen that one from MJ so the views pretty much blew me away. Wish she DID owe me a big check!

Holly Werner, 6 months ago

Nicely done.

Melissa Graf, 6 months ago

As others have said, “Bladerunner” was my first thought upon seeing this. :) Not only the quality of the light—the pinpoints of light and the seemingly endless city—but also the angle, and the way some buildings are silhouetted. Really a beautiful shot.

mare, 6 months ago

Fantastic shot, works well in B&W. Very tough

pwinslow, 6 months ago

Wonderful photo. Dazzling!

billyboy, 6 months ago

Many thanks Holly, Mare and Pamela!
Melissa, thank you for going deep into the soul of this shot and digging the karma!

Mark Weaver, 6 months ago

absolutely wonderful exposure

Alyson Pearson, 5 months ago

wow, impressive shot!

Fiona MacNab, 5 months ago

Great capture, it looks fantastic in B&W.

Juilee P Pryor, 5 months ago

wow great shot billyboy. deserves all the accolades it gets…..

louise, 5 months ago

Billyboy…!!!

Absolutely MAGICAL…!!!

Halcyon007, 5 months ago

This is a cityscape metropolis at its finest. The richest of blacks and shiniest of whites combine in what Gotham City would revel in its darkest hours. The pinpoint accuracy of the detail on the individual skyscrapers is just awe inspiring at this low light with the pockets of light shooting up give a sense of activity and fun being had below.
Finally the inactivity of the buildings in the foreground make for a great border around the active skyscrapers.

billyboy, 5 months ago

Thanks guys, and I don`t have a problem with blushing now and again.

Stuart, you are one totally mad dude. Thanks for one of the nicest comments I`ve ever received!

Jacky, 5 months ago

Fantastic view,lighting and atmosphere..!!:)

Tracey Bransfield, 5 months ago

My favorite city on earth! I LOVE N.Y.!!!!!!! What an amazing B&W….. I am just imagining myself there right now.

Michelle Rogers, 5 months ago

Oh my god, I wanna go back to NYC even more!!

kcranmer, 5 months ago

wow!! This has to be the best view of the big apple I have ever seen (I’ve never been there), but have seen so many photos…this is top notch and the best view of it!

Jennifer Resemius, 5 months ago

stunning.

chris blackwell, 5 months ago

this is awsome billy well done

docophoto, 5 months ago

Fabulous, compelling image, there is so much detail you have to keep examining it.

orourke, 5 months ago

great photograph, very futuristic. the B&W works really well.

Dave Aarons, 5 months ago

Wow, this is AMAZING, well done Billy, could be the opening scene of a movie

Angela Stewart, 5 months ago

Wow, this is some incredible capture. I would love to visit New York someday, and you’ve managed to display so much of its charm in this shot.

Kalena Hill, 4 months ago

Wow I don’t think I saw this one before, but I really like it! It’s a stunning view of NYC!

Paul Ryan, 4 months ago

Stunning BB!

Please consider posting this and your other NY shots to the new New York group: http://www.redbubble.com/groups/new-york

Cheers,
PDR75

Anette Tyler, 4 months ago

Fantastic photo. Great in b/w

Amanda Hammock, 4 months ago

The view from up there is certainly better then the view from the bottom. If you can get a view from the bottom without being trampled. ;)

This looks fantastic in bw. I especially love how the lights show up all over, almost like stars.

Mia1, 4 months ago

This is beautiful.

Jeremy Harrington, 4 months ago

this is a fantastic shot mate, very nice work..

Lila Alias, 4 months ago

now thats a city well captured! well done!

Jeff Burns, 4 months ago

Wow how in the heck did I miss this one must have been in the back of your portfolio when I found you.
This is absolutely Breathtaking awesome!!

Elizabeth Duncan, 4 months ago

Magical shot. Love the black and white.

Jean M. Laffitau, 4 months ago

WOW! Amazing, excellent shot!

Alan Findlater, 4 months ago

brilliant shot great treatment

silverdew, 4 months ago

You have been featured on my profile page

:-)

billyboy in reply to silverdew’s comment, 4 months ago

Nada, sorry I hadn`t noticed this earlier. Many thanks for this feature for which I feel totally honored. Hugs to you!

karenanderson, 4 months ago

Interesting in the black and white … I have never explored that option before … until today when I changed a night shot to black and white … this is way better though :)))

Jacqueline Baker, 4 months ago

bloody fantastic…...now i gotta favorite it! :0)

Mary Helen McB..., 4 months ago

Great view!! Wow!

Kristie King, 3 months ago

Stunning!!

Anita Schep, 3 months ago

ahhhh. so Bladerunner!

Charlistar, 3 months ago

i love it when an artist i love appriciates my work… i think its more of a compliment when you know the person has an eye for beauty themselves…
I love this shot… the angle, the haze, th elights shooting from the windows… it makes me want to be there…

t1nyskert, 3 months ago

love it…it reminds me of blade runner…great shot babe

t1nyskert, 3 months ago

and now i’ve just seen that someone else has said that…lol

berndt2, 3 months ago

Very moody and atmospheric : what a city, what a shot!

Lena Bartle-Smith, 3 months ago

this is a stunning shot. its like i can feel the movement and here the sounds of city life.
looks great in b&w, and you’ve composed it beautifully

Birgitta, 3 months ago

Possibly the classiest B&W cityscape I’ve ever seen. Serious photography...
I happen to have a migraine, just had 3 teeth drilled at the dentist’s office (and
feel like I could pass out from the pain as I type) and here I sit, commenting on
this shot. Yes…I like this. :) heheh..It’d look good framed and in any office (except
for my dentist who is too cheap to give me a script of pain pills and this time I really
need them!!) or any upper class hotel or apartment. Fine work. ;)

billyboy in reply to Birgitta’s comment, 3 months ago

What’s his address? If I can inject enough morphine into him he might forget how cheap he is and just buy the damn, thing!!

Thanks, Birgitta, for the seriously cool comment, the fav, and most of all, for the smile!

Maxhamish, 3 months ago

Stunning image…...really nice…...........

AlexMac, 2 months ago

brilliant capture, I couldnt imagine it in colour, the B/W is perfect

billyboy in reply to AlexMac’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks for your input and compliment Alex… and now, just for you… here’s a unique peek at the full color version. And I agree, along with Gerschwin, Batman and Harrison Ford… the BW is where it’s at.

AlexMac, 2 months ago

WOW thankyou for showing me the colour version, and even tho the colours are sooo pretty, the black and white just do it for me, love the old world gothic feel, It must be so amazing to be able to see sights like this :0)

Christine Wilson, 2 months ago

lovely work really like the B&W

Michael Gatch, 2 months ago

one of the coolest cityscapes I have seen. love your work.

Mia1, 2 months ago

VERY COOL. Great shot.

Garrett Santos, 2 months ago

Absolutely amazing.

Glennis Siverson, about 1 month ago

One of my favorite cities in a lovely shot. Very nice.

Sashy, about 1 month ago

i live 15min from the place and never went up, as it is always such a long wait. i am going there tomorrow. superb photo!!!!!!!!!!

Rachel Leigh, about 1 month ago

Looks better in b&w I think…. I just voted for it in the challenge btw. :)

lucretia, about 1 month ago

fantastic shot

Rajdev Dhiman, about 1 month ago

wonderful shot Billy, you did it again

Maria Mann, about 1 month ago

Billy I am in love with this. It’s my hometown in all its beauty. Glad you withstood the winds, it was well worth it!

Matt Halls, about 1 month ago

What a beautifully even cityscape exposure. Looks great in b&w…top work!

Horacio Lorente, about 1 month ago

very nice!

Natalie Broome, about 1 month ago

excellent work!

The InnerNorth..., about 1 month ago

out-bloody -—-standing mate

Mel Brackstone, about 1 month ago

the one time we went to the top of the Empire State building it was a nasty smoggy day and we couldn’t see more than a mile up the road….still an awesome experience though! Your fabulous capture shows me what I missed, thanks Bill!

Larry Stewart, 29 days ago

The B&W works really well with this. Great capture!

hanARGH, 25 days ago

amazing image, well done.
the black and white makes the lights so much more powerful.

Benjamin Padgett, 24 days ago

Fantastic!

krunkbby92, 19 days ago

beautiful city scape!
I agree with belinda, its very Gotham City like :]

JerameS, 4 days ago

AWESOME!