New York, New York

This night scene of NY cityscape was shot last December at "Top of the Rock". Located on the roof of the Rockefeller Center, Top of the Rock is the newest attraction in NYC opened just weeks before my arrival.

The exposure data was F5.6, 10 seconds at ASA 100. I had to find a flat column between the glass to set my camera because tripods were not allowed (just in case tourists trip and plunge 70 stories to the bottom). To capture the shot, I looked up in the sky to see how clear it was, and planned to arrive at 4:30pm just before sunset.

For those of you planning to visit NYC, I recommend Top of the Rock over the Empire State Building. While both offer breath-taking views, Top of the Rock has smart ticketing system where you can come back at scheduled time, instead of standing in line for two hours at the Empire State Building.


It was early December and freezing cold. I managed to dodge the crowd in the densely populated urban jungle, and found an island between the crazy traffic lanes.I couldn't remember my camera setting, as my vision was overwhelmed by the flashy and colorful neon billboards, and my own safety. Sometimes, it takes great risk in snapping a good shot.