All photos taken with the Canon 7D and Canon 17-55mm EF-S.

The High Line – the Elevated Park on New York City’s West Side The High Line – Additional Photos of New York City’s Elevated Park on the West Side

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Designed to bring freight in and out of NYC, the elevated rail was used for less than 50 years and then abandoned.  Over the next 25-years later, several books would use the rail as an example of nature reclaiming abandoned urban areas.  The rail was slated for demolition under Mayor Giuliani.  That never happened.  Instead, in 1999, the Friends of the High Line was formed to turn the elevated track into a real park.  Finally in 2009, the first section of the rail was opened to the public as an official NYC Park.  Since then, two additional sections have been added, with an additional section proposed for future development.

The High Line extends from Gansevoot St (on Washington St, one block south of 12th St) all the way to 30th St (between 10th Ave & 11th Ave).  There are access points every 2-blocks and there are even elevators for handicap access.  This park runs over streets and through buildings.  It really needs to be seen to be appreciated.  It even has it’s own blog operated by the Friends of the High Line.

More pictures in my next post…

All photos taken with the Canon 7D and Canon 17-55mm EF-S.

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May is also a great time for birding on Long Island.  The trees are green but not so dense as to interfere with the shots.  Birds are also very active and bright for mating season.  All you have to do is follow the calls.

This time of year was made for the Canon 7D and the Sigma 50-500mm lens.  It’s a fantastic combination.  Just look at these pictures.

All photos taken with the Canon 7D and Sigma 50-500mm lens.

Canon 7D Tips on Using the Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS Bird Photography and Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS (Bigma) Bronx Zoo – Animal Photography and Sigma 50-500mm

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After two weeks of steady rain, we finally had a nice weekend!  May is such a beautiful time of the year on Long Island.  Everything has that new green look.  The color is more light with a yellow cast.  The foliage is still growing and not to dense.

In shots like these, depth of field is very important.  And, with plenty of light, there is no reason not to push the f-stop to f/8.0 and still use a shutter speed which makes hand-holding possible.  Play it safe and experiment with a few different settings.  If necessary, you can push the ISO as well.  The landscape is not going to run-away.  Take the time to be sure that you get the shot.

All photos taken with the Canon 7D and 17-55mm EF-S IS.

Canon 7D Tips – What should my first lens be? It finally looks like Spring on Long Island! Canon 7D Tips – Spring is Perfect for Shooting Landscape

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All photos taken with the Canon 7D and the Canon 17-55mm EF-S lens

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