Before and after the storm.

[Leorooster]

The bridge is Throgs Neck bridge in New York. In the first pic, you can see the rain coming down in the far side (above the bridge). The 2nd one was taken right after the storm. The storm last for about 5 minutes. Hope you like! C&C are welcomed.

[viczig]

Lovely photos, I really like the 2nd.

[Leorooster]

Thanks, Viczig.

[sparker1]

Yes, both are nice though very different. I think I prefer the color.

[Leorooster]

Thanks, Stan!

[bikerider]

Hmm I like both shots...the moodiness of the B&W appeals a lot, but it might be lacking some contrast and the colours in the second are very nice.
Roger.

[Leorooster]

Bikerider, thanks for you comments and kind words. Is this any better?

[gouldimal]

i love the sillhouettes in the second one...i think i can make out a few fisherman! fantastic

[Leorooster]

Thank you, Gouldimal, for your kind words.

[bikerider]

Hi Leorooster,
I think you have improved it........I had a go myself, hope that's okay. I played with curves, a bit of dodging and burning and a touch of sharpening.
Roger.

[kenyc]

Leo, I love the second one, but (just my opinion) I'd crop the bottom out and just leave the bridge and sunset.
KAC

[Leorooster]

Leo, I love the second one, but (just my opinion) I'd crop the bottom out and just leave the bridge and sunset.

KAC



Ken, thanks for your constructive coments. I actually have a cropped version of just the bridge and I love it, but in this particular one I just wanted to show the silhouettes as well.

Thanks again!

[kenyc]

Oh, I understand, it's still a great pic, just two different instantiations (to use a computer programming word :) ) of it.

Best,
KAC

[Leorooster]

Hi Leorooster,
I think you have improved it........I had a go myself, hope that's okay. I played with curves, a bit of dodging and burning and a touch of sharpening.
Roger.

Thanks Roger. PS is one thing I need to work on when I have time. The one that you put up looks great, but it's hard to compare the deatil as they're in different size. Anyway, here is the original one, see if you like it:

[cjm]

I assume its somewhere in NY? Hey, you're making me want to go to NY! Nice work.

[Leorooster]

Thanks, Christopher! Yes, the bridge is Throgs Neck Bridge in Queens, NY.

[bikerider]

Hi again Leo, well I must admit I actually prefer the shot in colour......yes sorry about the size of the return image but it was the only way I could get it under 100k without losing too much quality.
Roger.

[Leorooster]

Thanks Bikerider.

[bigun]

I like bridges the second one is awesome. nice captures..

[bigun]

I like bridges the second one is awesome. nice captures..

[bigun]

:oops: OOps! sorry for the double post.

[liza]

I love the colors in the second one. Lovely!

[Leorooster]

Bigun....alright, I know you like bridge, but you don't need to post twice;) ;) ;) . Just j/k, I did it twice previously, not knowing that the 1st one came through.

Anyway, I am glad that you like it. Thanks for your kind words.

[Leorooster]

I love the colors in the second one. Lovely!

Thanks, Liza!