Radio City
I was in New York recently on business and managed to find a little time to wander around. I walked up to Rockefeller Center and took some shots. Unfortunately I didn’t have a tripod so the night shots were a little difficult, but I did manage to get this one of Radio City Music Hall. I really like the Deco feeling of this shot. I wish there had been just a bit more steam or fog.
The shot was originally in color, and while the signage looked nice I think the black & white makes a better image. I did some minor dodging and burning to darken some of the darker areas a little more and lighten some of the lighter areas. I added a platinum tint and some film grain.
More processing details can be found here
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Gaurav Dhup
very nice perspective!
Zaldy Infante
great capture
andreasphoto
great toning
David Harris
Fantastic work!!! you have really captured this great building so well!! Great work!
Mary Lake
Wonderful work!! I read your blogs, amazing info you give, I may just have to put my thinking cap on and try some of the stuff you explained!! :-)
melbourneguy75
I love the ‘classic’ 1930s feel to this shot, stunning image.
Paul Ryan
Fantastic. The tones are just perfect. Very classical.
Judith and I have selected this as the new avatar for the NYC group.
James Howe
Thanks for all the positive comments!
99gnome
This is awesome ! LOVE IT. Instant Favorite :D