Coney Island, New York
A calm morning on the Atlantic. Just love it. Coney Island is usually a full blown bustling beach. I wanted the opposite. I wanted the Zen, the calm, the mood people rarely see. I set my alarm for sunrise and headed out to the island. Middle of winter, I wanted to avoid any people. This was going to be tough. The cold foggy morning in winter helped to do the trick.
I chose a unique perspective beneath the Jetty. I loved the converging lines and the pastel colors. The misty morning muted gave the mood and feeling to the shot that I was chasing. I did a panoramic shot to emphasize the wide field of view giving a sense of looking straight into the shot.
I used a very long exposure to flatten out the water and waves, blending into the horizon. Giving it a painterly feel, more than just a photograph. It paid off. Silence, Zen and morning calm for one of Manhattan’s craziest beaches. That’s what photography is all about, capturing that special mood very few people get to see.
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