Boston - Along the Charles and Fan Pier

eoren1

The wife and kids are away which meant it was time to head into the city and visit some favorite locations with new glass and new ideas (thanks for Marc Muench!). Ended up with great light and tried to make the most of it.

1. Relaxing along the Charles


2. Perfect day for a sail


3. Gone fishing - did a double-take when I first saw this group of kids


4. Sweet light


5. My favorite trio - shot these boats for a Dgrin challenge 2 or 3 years ago.


6. Fan pier - HDR


7. Moonrise - As I was setup to shoot the above, a passerby advised me to turn around. Saw a beautiful moon rising and managed this shot handheld!


8. Returned to the original spot and looked up some comments that Marc Muench had made when I first posted a shot from here URL="http://www.dgrin.com/showpost.php?p=1130158&postcount=150"]link[/URL. Hopefully this is an improved copy.


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eoren1

Reworked that last one a bit more

redleash

Another great series. The shot of the kids fishing is priceless! I think you did really well on the last shot, although I prefer the first version where the lights aren't so bright. I hope you can get some feedback from Marc Muench--I read the link you included and I remember now reading it when you first posted. To me, your latest version is an improvement and makes for a very nice shot. Well done!

Awais Yaqub

Amazing set of photos ! lovely night shot and moon rise too !

eoren1

Thanks Lauren - appreciate your comment on this and the Maine thread.
Thank you Awais - high praise coming from you
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schmoo

Nice handheld moon shot!!

I love the rework of your reshoot. I hope Marc checks in to see how diligent a student you've been!

eoren1

schmoo wrote:

Nice handheld moon shot!!

Thanks Schmoo. That bow should be directed at my new 70-200 f/4 IS. I was shooting the skyline from a tripod when a very kind lady informed me that there was a pink moon behind me. Took me a few minutes to change lenses and walk briskly to a better vantage point. I had spent so much time getting that tripod in just the right spot that I left it there and ended up needing to shoot this handheld. Ended up working well as the shutter speed was fast enough to catch that booze cruise going by .
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hawkeye978

Nice series, my favorite is #6. I like the natural HDR treatment.

davidryan

I love the night shots with the chains... very well composed.

eoren1

hawkeye978 wrote:

Nice series, my favorite is #6. I like the natural HDR treatment.

That one is actually bothering me a bit - has that too-washed-out Photomatix feel. I'm going to play with it a bit more later today.

boblu262

Nice work! I like your perspective on Fan Pier. I love shooting there. Its never the same shot twice.

Doug Solis

For me the last one you reworked is the best of the lot. But part of what makes it a more compelling image for me is you shot it in the "Blue Hour" so your sky had a beautiful hue to it and the city reflections looked more pronounced.

That is a great photo. Well done.

eoren1

Thanks Doug and Boblu!