Sep 30, 2010

The pace of NYC

When I first interned in NYC a few summers ago, the thing that struck me during my first days of commuting was the pace of this city. Nobody walks. Nobody stands idly on escalators. If you do, you're likely to get run over or dirty glares. Of course, now I've become one of the glarers, hah. I guess in a city where time is BIG money, that's what happens. Grand Central Terminal is where you can really get a good view of the scurrying madness. I think I love and hate it.

I have always wanted to try a proper long exposure here, but as I did not bring a tripod nor a remote shutter, I did what I could with what I had. These were mostly just for kicks, and I do want to go back prepared.

Gotta keep up.

9 comments :

  1. I usually have a pretty leisurely pace, but anytime I'm in NY I start walking really fast. Haha.

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  2. these are all great, but i especially love the third one!

    i love new york city. the pace, the people, everything. i can't wait to go back!

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  3. Wow! What a grand looking station! I wanna try taking long exposure shots too some time...

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  4. Good set. Nice job "making do." Pace is everything.

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  5. i totally know what you mean - i kinda miss the fast pace of nyc, but at the same time, i appreciate the chillness of seattle :)

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  6. Just came across your blog through cinnamon on flickr and just wan to say how you write was really interesting and the pictures were really cool too.

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  7. I live in London and it's a bit like that here. If you get anywhere near the centre or onto the tube (underground), everything moves fast. And it's always the tourists that ear the glares. ;)
    On the other hand I live just outside the centre and cycle to work everyday. I find it really nice to cycle really slowly in the evening and enjoy the breeze. It helps rest the mind after a hectic day!

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  8. great series - love the blurred movement.

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  9. I've always wanted to go to New York, but the dirty glares I'd probably get are putting me off XD Wonderful shots, love the clock and the speeding people, gives a sense of how time really IS money!

    Found your blog on Flickr :) Please follow me too, I'm new at this and need all the help I can get >.< Please and thankyou!! :D

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