Take memorable photos of the most popular attractions in the Big Apple! Whether using a point-and-shoot or a high-end dSLR; this companion guide provides you with detailed information for taking amazing shots of one of one of the worlds most photographed cities. Whether you aim to capture the regal Empire State Building; vibrant Times Square; historic Grand Central Station; massive Central Park; or one of New York Citys many other landmarks; this portable resource goes where you go and walks you through valuable tips and techniques for taking the best shot possible. Youll discover suggested locations for taking photos; recommended equipment; what camera settings to use; best times of day to photograph specific attractions; how to handle weather challenges; and more. In addition; beautiful images of New York Citys most breathtaking attractions and recognizable landmarks serve to both inspire and assist you as you embark on an amazing photographic adventure! Elevates your photography skills to a new level with photography secrets from professional photographer and SmugMug COO; Andy Williams Presents clear; understandable tips and techniques that span all skill levels; using all types of digital cameras; from full-featured compact cameras to high end DSLRs Features New York Citys main attractions in alphabetical order as well as thumb tabs on the pages so you can quickly and easily access the information you are looking for Shares detailed information and insight on critical topics; such as ideal locations to photograph from; the best time of day to shoot; camera equipment to have handy; weather conditions; and optimal camera settings to consider Whether youre a local familiar with the territory or a visitor seeing the Big Apple for the first time; this handy guide will help you capture fantastic photos!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The Story of an Iconic Building That Changed HistoryBy Frederick S. GoethelEven to this day. people look at the Flatiron Building and marvel that it could be and was built. It is a triangular building on a small parcel of land that at one time was a major intersection in the City of New York. It is iconic for a number of reasons....it was the first true modern skyscraper. it awed people that it didnt blow over due to the very weird shape and size and it was. at one time. in a very prestigious New York neighborhood.This book covers the story of not just the building. but also of how the building came to be and the men that were at work running the commercial real estate business in New York and other major cities across the country.At the time of the design and building of the Flatiron. much was at work in New York. George Fuller. the man behind the building had built what was the largest commercial construction management company in the city at that time and was involved in numerous projects to put buildings up. He erected the Flatiron to be the flagship building of his company and to become the headquarters of his company. Construction management was a tad different then. The construction management company did everything from procure a piece of land to hire an architect and then build the finished building. They were hired by companies to erect flagship properties and were given wide latitude.Along the way. Fuller amassed a fortune and a large holding of land. He and several others created the first real estate trust which ended up imploding a number of years later.All of the players are interesting and this looks at a side of New York elite that are rarely thought of. It also details some of the construction techniques and how building codes were changed to allow these massive buildings to come into reality.There was one significant flaw in the book that I had a hard time overlooking. although it is not a huge issue. It is obvious that the author does not understand steel construction or the engineering that went into these buildings. I suspect she obtained her reference materials that were not totally accurate and just wrote what had been written previously. An example is when describing the Great Chicago fire. which rattled many builders and building officials. She mentions that the cast iron fronts of the buildings melted and then collapsed. They didnt melt....they elongated from the heat and became deformed leading to collapse which is a totally different scenario. In addition. she kept referring. throughout the book. to the fire proof nature of the building. Anyone involved in fire protection will tell you there in no fire proof building....just fire resistant ones.Overall. a very interesting book and one that is well worth the read if you enjoy history. engineering of are fascinated by how things came to be. Just overlook the authors problems in dealing with engineering issues.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The book veers off the subject but still nearly worth reading.By Jimi BThe purchase was fine. The book is okay as far as the title suggests but severely goes off the subject into the lives of so many who really had nothing to do with the building itself.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating Story Of A BuildingBy R PRIUSoœIt is a little difficult to categorize this book because it accomplishes so much. It is part urban history. a portrait of a great city. a chronicle/personal history of its owners and builders. and an early history of 20th skyscrapers with this specific building as its focal point.The Flatiron was designed and constructed on an odd parcel of land in a then desirable Manhattan location at the dawn of the 20th century. The author breaks down the buildings design and construction in detail and tells the story of the real estate moguls. architects. builders. politicians. and artisans who saw the building come to fruition. The book also examines the buildings twisted history that saw it through world wars. a great economic depression. an odd ownership pact. the changing fortunes of a neighborhood. historic preservation. and eventual restoration and modernization.The Flatiron works on a lot of levels because it manages to do what most good stories about inanimate objects should; it makes the Flatiron come alive through its rich history and the interesting people that inhabited its halls. Alice Sparberg Alexiou has gone as far as one might in turning up everyhing that is currently available pertaining to her subject and has created a book that is interesting and rich with revelations.
