roguewave Posted January 7, 2009 Share #1 Posted January 7, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Digilux 3 The Ebony Hotel, Central Park North. Even in the snow, a hothouse. [ATTACH]121100[/ATTACH] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 Hi roguewave, Take a look here Harlem Nights . I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
vdb Posted January 7, 2009 Share #2 Posted January 7, 2009 Ben, great shot, excellent moment, composition and of course, B&W tonal range. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoeppie Posted January 7, 2009 Share #3 Posted January 7, 2009 Well done!!! Lutz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_goode Posted January 7, 2009 Share #4 Posted January 7, 2009 Beautiful image, Ben. Excellent composition and the tonal range is lovely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted January 7, 2009 Share #5 Posted January 7, 2009 Ben- Absolutely superb photograph! Great composition, lighting & tones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
epand56 Posted January 7, 2009 Share #6 Posted January 7, 2009 Ben, I love this picture. Any slightest detail is worth seeing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin T-M Posted January 7, 2009 Share #7 Posted January 7, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Ben, perfect composition and moment! I love it too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted January 7, 2009 Share #8 Posted January 7, 2009 Ben - Everything is excellent, but the tonal quality is superb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzo Posted January 7, 2009 Share #9 Posted January 7, 2009 Ben, Nice and crisp. Very well taken. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloumum Posted January 7, 2009 Share #10 Posted January 7, 2009 Ben - Everything is excellent, but the tonal quality is superb. Nothing more to add... Wish it were mine...! All the best ____________________ Marie-Louise Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
semrich Posted January 7, 2009 Share #11 Posted January 7, 2009 It's interesting how any camera in your hands turns out photographs of this quality, there must be a message in that somewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share #12 Posted January 8, 2009 Thank you all for your time & kind words. I feel a bit like a photographic preservationist here. This part of town is changing so quickly. I fear the Ebony might not make past 2009. The influx of young, urban, professionals, people from all over the globe & newly arrived Americans from out West and large cities like Chicago, Houston, Boston, & other urban centers, has made Harlem become like the NYC of 1900, the seat of a vibrant new town. Everyone is leaving their imprint here, reshaping one of the last parts of NYC that has managed to preserve it's past in the present. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplomley Posted January 8, 2009 Share #13 Posted January 8, 2009 Ben, I love the mood in this capture and the tonal range. Looks like I better get to Harlem before it becomes completely transformed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_reinierv Posted January 8, 2009 Share #14 Posted January 8, 2009 mmm, I think it is a bit messy, my eyes keep searching for a main element also the houses fall over into the frame Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted January 8, 2009 Share #15 Posted January 8, 2009 Thank you all for your time & kind words. I feel a bit like a photographic preservationist here. This part of town is changing so quickly. I fear the Ebony might not make past 2009. The influx of young, urban, professionals, people from all over the globe & newly arrived Americans from out West and large cities like Chicago, Houston, Boston, & other urban centers, has made Harlem become like the NYC of 1900, the seat of a vibrant new town. Everyone is leaving their imprint here, reshaping one of the last parts of NYC that has managed to preserve it's past in the present. Wonderful shot. This reminds me of what happened in the Lower East Side back in the 80's. Where do the original residents go when they can no longer afford to live in their old neighborhood? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEd Posted January 9, 2009 Share #16 Posted January 9, 2009 I would put this print on my wall. Excellent job. Ed. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share #17 Posted January 9, 2009 Jeff, thanks. I'm ready any time you are. I-r, do you know what you WANT to see? Life is MESSY. I think the main element is very clear to see. That may not be of interest to you. Thanks for leaving your comments. Wilfredo, that is exactly the dialog that is front & center in the community. Everyone is thrilled that crime is way down. There are foot patrols of at least 2 policeman 24/7 for the first time and tons of money that underwrites safety, security and even lower staple prices as there is more competition for the old bodegas that would overcharge the locals. This is like the most interesting real time social experiment I've witnessed since Cuba. The most amazing thing is that everyone is actually getting along with each other & even those that have resentments are publicly thankful for the tangible benefits that have accrued to the whole of the population. Now, at 135th and above, things are changing, but at a much slower pace. No one wants to alter the soul of Harlem. Ed, bada bing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted January 9, 2009 Share #18 Posted January 9, 2009 Ben, visited this many times and very taken with it. It's strong and defines the area and all the more interesting with the background story. Most has been said above. Thanks for sharing. Rolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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