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Playing with Natural Light in the Park

10/13/14 | New York City, photography

Central Park Photos - 18

Yesterday afternoon I spent a few hours aimlessly wondering around Central Park by myself and it was glorious.   For my birthday my friends and family all got together and I was able to pick out a new DSLR,  as my Nikon D40x from 2007 had seen better days.  (When you click the shutter button and only one out of ever three times does it take a picture, it gets pretty annoying.)  After 45-minutes of intense discussion with four men at the amazing photo store, B&H, last weekend I came home with the Canon EOS Rebel T5i and I’m in love!  

Last October I took a Central Park photography class and now, a year later, I came back to explore by myself.  When I say “came back” the closest Upper East Side entrance to the park is exactly one mile from my apartment and I do go often, but this is the first time I have been back with my DSLR with the sole purpose of taking photos.  These shots are by no means great but I wanted to publish them as a starting point, especially as I have spent very little time shooting in natural light.

Instead of reading the instruction manual I decided to to learn all about my new camera through trial and error and these are a few of the ones I like.  I did not edit them in Photoshop but instead these are “as-is” shots of yesterday’s lazy Sunday afternoon in Central Park:  

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I had a blast exploring a new part of the park
and hope to spend many more weekends learning about my new camera!

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Comments

  1. Alyssa // Runway Chef says

    October 14, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    You got some great snaps girl! Looks like it was the perfect day to explore with your new camera 🙂

  2. Heather says

    October 14, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    That’s one of my most favorite things to do when visiting the city – wander CP. Totally jealous. 🙂

  3. Chelsea Jacobs says

    October 14, 2014 at 9:58 am

    These are gorgeous!

  4. Taylor says

    October 13, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    Yay for new cameras!! I recently got the Canon SL1 Rebel and I couldn’t be happier. It is amazing what a good camera can do!!

  5. Dressed2dNines says

    October 13, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    Great pics! Looks like it was a gorgeous day in your part of the world 🙂

    http://www.dressed2dnines.com

  6. Bisous Natasha says

    October 13, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    Nice photos. I just bought a sony a5000 for when I am at events and I am playing around with it now. I love that it has wifi so I can send pics to my phone.

  7. Caroline L. says

    October 13, 2014 at 6:03 pm

    I miss this beautiful place, oh boy do I. These pictures are gorgeous – that quality!!

  8. joy says

    October 13, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    wow really great photos, must be an amazing place
    http://www.fashiongamble.net

  9. Head to Toe Chic says

    October 13, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    These pictures are so beautiful!!!

    xo,
    Angela

  10. Sarah Tyau says

    October 13, 2014 at 1:59 pm

    I found you via Sandy Alamode and you take gorgeous pictures! I love the clean, crisp feel of your photos, way to go!

    Our Life is Beautiful

  11. Sarah Tyau says

    October 13, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    I found you via Sandy Alamode and you take gorgeous pictures! I love the clean, crisp feel of your photos.

    Our Life is Beautiful

  12. Nadia Cohen says

    October 13, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    I love Central Park. Every time I visit I discover something new about this majestic haven in the middle of chaotic Manhattan. Beautiful pics.
    http://www.ubetterwork.blogspot.com

  13. Amber says

    October 13, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    These pictures are beautiful! Playing with the natural light did very good for you!

  14. Rachel says

    October 13, 2014 at 11:47 am

    The squirrel photo is my favorite 🙂

  15. Alyssa says

    October 13, 2014 at 10:22 am

    I loveeeeee B&H photo! I have gotten all my cameras and lenses from them…they’re the best!

  16. Julia says

    October 13, 2014 at 9:57 am

    These are gorgeous! I love the top on with the sun in the corner and the squirrel! Great job!

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