Tuesday, November 27, 2007

SoHo at Night

This photo was taken minutes before the one I posted yesterday. It is from the corner Prince Street and Mercer Street, where the Fanelli Cafe is located. The bar/restaurant has been here for since 1847, way before SoHo became the hot spot for fashion and art. It serves really good chilli and burgers but most people come here for the bar scene since it is right in the middle of SoHo.

Since this was late in the evening, I set the camera to a slow exposure and balance it on top of a traffic light box -- the thing that is attached to the traffic light post and goes tick-tock-tick-tock as it counts down to the light change.

20 comments:

Anonymous said...

Do people ever ask you why you're taking particular photographs? If they do, you should tell them because you're a damn good photographer!

Fénix - Bostonscapes said...

Cool effects in this picture too. Chili, mmmmm, that'd be nice for dinner tomorrow :).

("I'm looking at the photos and map more carefully and realized the islands are gone. I guess the rivers were filled up to make the way for the airport." You are a total hoot, Ming!!!! LOL! That's exactly what the captions between the photos explain. >BD )

Annie said...

This is how I think of New York City - the city that never sleeps. Even the babies are out at night.

I'm glad you had such a beautiful day today, Ming.

Jim Klenke said...

I'll swap spots with ya if ya wanna. A good chili burger, yum.

thwany said...

forget times square, prince & mercer is the real crossroads of the world!

Anonymous said...

Another great shot.

I've never been to Fanelli Cafe, even though I've walked past it a zillion times. Must stop there sometime for a chili burger.

Isadora said...

The exposure turned out very well, shows motion but you can still see the people. You said 'late at night' and there are so many people on the street. :) That's New York!

Olivier said...

j'aime ces photos de fin de soirée, il y a une atmosphère, une ambiance. bravo au photographe

I like these photos of late evening, there is an atmosphere, an atmosphere. Bravo to the photographer

Rafe Totengco said...

love the vibe and energy of this photo

Jazzy said...

i like the atmosphere here very much, i have to make a note if i ever come to NY to visit the fanelli's.

Todd HellsKitchen said...

Smart to use traffic boxes as tripods!

Anonymous said...

I found it "interesting" that there is a baby in the stroller in the middle of the picture and it looks like they are headed to the bar/restaurant.

Which begs the question? Where do people shop for groceries?

Kiwi said...

Great one, Ming! It looks just like a toys world.

stilettoheights said...

I love this, I think it is one of my favorite photos of yours!

Jilly said...

I can feel that wonderful buzz and energy that is New York in this photo. Great, Ming!

Peter said...

Your forgot your daily question to us!
The slow exposure was not only what was needed to get a good photo, but may also be "correct" as some people may not be too happy to be recognized.

Ming the Merciless said...

Peter, I totally forgot about it. I didn't realize there was no question until you mentioned it.

• Eliane • said...

You are so crafty, my friend. I just point and click, lol.
I like the blur on the people in the street.

WendyB said...

Ah, a corner I know well. Very, very nice.

Ashley said...

i love the movement in this photo! it is great :)