Fade to Blue
Category: LIK Fine Art
Manhattan, New York
One of my biggest challenges shooting this massive city was where to capture the magic from. Avoiding all the tourist spots really narrowed down my options. I knew the rooftop of the Metlife Building would be a major vantage point, but all the bullshit and red tape to get up there was a bloody nightmare. Security was off the charts, but I had to get the shot. All my phone calls and emails were getting nowhere fast. My last card was a text to a New York high rolling banker. When I checked my phone I was bloody stoked. My persistence paid off. I only had one chance and had to take it. Timing was critical. I had a team of security blokes that escorted me to the rooftop. The wind was roaring and the view was world class. Twilight was closing in – I worked fast and took a series of panoramic shots framing the two icons, the Chrysler and the Empire State. Golden light reflected its glow through the city and a four second exposure captured the mood of this incredible city.
