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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

2010 Red Bull Air Race in New York Harbor

0 comments Posted by Tom Dowling at 12:25 AM

Vol. 2 No. 21

I was privledged to be a media photographer at the eagerly awaited New York debut of the Red Bull Air Race this past weekend along Liberty State Park. Flying through the race course at over 240 mph and as low as 25 feet above the water these pilots are world class. The experience was incredible. Hope you enjoy the images.

You can view the Air Race stills on flickr.

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Thursday, June 10, 2010

Third Annual Worldwide Photo Walk™

0 comments Posted by Tom Dowling at 11:32 AM

Vol. 2 No. 20

With over 900 walks and more than 32,000 photographers participating in last year's Worldwide Photo Walk, this year promises to be even better. I have been selected to lead the photo walk that starts at Brooklyn Bridge Park's new Pier 1.

Our photo walk starts out with a brief stroll along the newly opened waterfront space in Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 1. Pier 1 adds 6 new acres of park including 1,300 feet of promenade along the East River, and 2.5 acres of lawn with sweeping views of the New York harbor, the Manhattan skyline, and the Brooklyn Bridge. A dramatic granite prospect made from the stone salvaged from the Roosevelt Island Bridge cascades from the two lawns to the 30’ wide waterfront promenade and serves as a tiered viewing deck.

Then we’ll board the NY Water Taxi ($6 one-way/$10 round-trip) for a quick, but picturesque ferry across the East River to the South Street Seaport. NY Water Taxi boats are smooth cruising 2 deck vessels with an air-conditioned enclosed cabin deck and an open air upper deck. Passengers board and disembark on Cabin deck level. This deck is ADA Accessible.

Once we arrive on the Manhattan side, you’ll be able to photograph the historic seaport area where you’ll find tall-masted ships, great architecture, street performers, and plenty of other events to capture. Our walk ends on the upper level of Pier 17′s outside veranda. Offering spectacular views of the revitalize Brooklyn waterfront and the Brooklyn Bridge. Then we step inside to the Food Court, with over 15 eateries to choose from, for a quick bite and photo walk discussion.

This walk is open to everyone with a camera (point and shoot, film or digital SLR, etc.) at any skill level. These individual walks are limited to 50 participants. If that doesn’t sound like a lot, you haven’t seen 50 photographers coming down the sidewalk at the same time, and later all converging at once on a restaurant or pub. It’s more like a scary bike gang (except without the bikes, or gang, or scariness).

So, don't delay in signing-up for this walk, or any of the Worldwide Photo Walks. This event is always a great social and photographic experience.

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Monday, May 31, 2010

Patriyacht Adventure

3 comments Posted by Tom Dowling at 2:44 AM

Vol. 2 No. 19

This Memorial Day weekend we were treated to an adventure with some good friends aboard the Patriyacht. We left the docks in Oakdale Long Island and cruised to Ocean Beach on beautiful Fire Island.

View this on Flickr

Special thanks to Captain Richie and First Mate Cathy for a wonderful day.

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Sunday, May 23, 2010

Expanding Waterfront

1 comments Posted by Tom Dowling at 4:46 PM

Vol. 2 No. 18

Got a recent email reminding me a new section of waterfront had opened in Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Bridge Park has grown by another 6 acres. Pier 1, just opened this Spring, adds 1,300 feet of promenade just south of the Brooklyn Bridge along the busy East River. In what's planned to be a 65 acre expansion spanning to Atlantic Avenue, with completion slated for 2013, Pier 1 and Pier 6 are open.

Arriving after 6:00 pm, the sky was filling with clouds with a storm front approaching from the west. This made for an interesting sky.

Offering a fantastic view of Lower Manhattan, from Pier 1 looking north up the East River you can see the Empire State Building framed by the Brooklyn Bridge and to the south there's Governor's Island and the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbour. These first 2 images are examples of HDR photography. Each high dynamic range photograph consists of several different exposures of the same image combined.

This section of the East River is the entranceway from the Harbour and is extremely busy with marine traffic. From the Water Taxi crossing over to the South Street Seaport in Manhattan, to the tugs, pleasure craft and sightseeing cruises, Pier 1 offers a great viewing experience.

This definitely has the makings of a mid-week sunset photo walk. If you're interested, let me know. If you would like more information about the park visit www.brooklynbridgepark.org.

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Saturday, May 15, 2010

Special Announcements

0 comments Posted by Tom Dowling at 11:05 AM

Vol. 2 No. 17

Gallery Exhibit
LensCapture good friend Conrad Tinney will have his work, along with other members of the Park West Camera Club, displayed during the month of June at the Manhattan Borough President's Office. The show, titled "The Four Seasons," is scheduled to begin on June 2nd and run through June 30, 2010. The Manhattan Borough President's Office is located at 1 Centre Street, Manhattan in the Municipal Building on the 19th floor. Since this is a government building, remember to bring photo ID.
For more info - visit the Park West Camera Club website.

Camera Cases 4 Sale
In my attempt to spring clean and divest myself of some no longer used camera gear, I am offering up several camera bags for sale. These bags have served me well and are in great shape.

The first bag offered is the LowePro Pro Roller 1. This is a professional roller case with some great features such as extra-tough construction, a prop-up stand for easy access, in-line skate wheels and extended bumpers. This bag can easily accommodate 2 camera bodies, 3-4 lenses, flashes and other accessories. I paid around $350 new.

The second bag is the LowePro CompuTrekker Plus AW. This backpack bag is ideal for location photography since it allows you to carry both your camera gear and a laptop (up to 17"). It can handle 2 camera bodies and several lenses, flash and accessories. This is an all weather case that can easily brave the elements. This case is in excellent condition and ran me around $200 new.

The last case for sale is a Tamrac Velocity 7 Photo Sling Pack. This bag has been modified by me to include a Nikon SS-800 carry case for a flash which is stitched onto the side. This allowed me to carry a flash with the bag housing my camera body and several lenses. What makes this bag unique is the ultra-functional pack carries like a backpack, but by swinging it around to the front, provides quick access to your gear without removing the case. I paid $80 for this case and it's still in good condition.

If you are interested in any of these cases, leave me a comment with your email and make an offer. Thanks.

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