These took way too long to edit, but alas, here I am sharing the shots I made during the May NYC workshop! We hit up all the usual spots. Some were easier than others to find new perspectives; always a happy surprise when I find new ways to see something I’ve photographed many times.

This is the first workshop where we were able to go inside the Vessel in Hudson Yards since the year it opened, so that was a nice change. Though, not loving all the netting everywhere.

As usual, I had a great group and we lucked out with mostly fantastic weather. Let’s get to the photos.

Day 1

Mostly spent our time around the High Line. First up, Zaha Hadid’s otherworldly design + a neighboring building with some balcony shadowplay I liked.

Some Vessel & Shed details. That copper color is my favorite part of this. Love how it contrasts with the blues in the surrounding buildings.

Next up, The Lantern Building. Struggled with this one this time. But, did like this combo of textures and colors of the buildings across the street.

A quick look up at One Highline.

Just down the block, Gehry’s IAC. I always think this looks like an iceberg. I did edit these all in both color and black & white, but certain compositions I preferred one way over the other.

Then we had some interesting cloud reflections in this and Jean Nouvel’s neighboring building.

We stopped by Little Island next. Love the organic nature of the enormous planters here. I struggled to find anything new this time around and only came away with one shot I was so-so about.

Back across the street and the southern end of the High Line, we checked out Studio Gang’s Solar Carve.

Our final stop of the day was the AIDS Memorial. Another location I struggled to find something new. Just this one shot made the cut.

Day 2

We started in Penn Station and Moynihan Hall before heading to Brooklyn. Just one shot here.

First up in Brooklyn was the Barclays Center.

This one kind of looks like a whale eye, right?

Next, some angles at 505 State and 620 Fulton.

Liked the shadow play on the fins here. Color or b&w?

Loved the light catching on the facade of this building next to Brooklyn Tower. Once again, I can’t decide if I like the color or b&w better. This was the area we got the strangest looks and most questions about what we were doing. Always thinking we’re photographing birds, lol. I showed one woman my photos on the back of the camera. Her reaction was pretty funny…just made a confused expression and said hmm. Clearly, she was not impressed, lol.

Close by, 11 Hoyt, another building by Studio Gang.

Our final stop was the Jenga Building.

Day 3

We started with one of my favorite NYC locations – The Guggenheim. This was a stop where I was pretty happy with my shots; I finally saw some different perspectives from past visits.

The first shot is the only exterior shot I made; it was pretty gloomy when we arrived, so it didn’t look its best. The shot next to it is obviously an interior shot that had a similar feel to it, IMO.

This next one is probably one of my favorites from the whole weekend.

This last one is a bit less abstract or detailed, and once again unsure if I prefer b&w or color.

Now for another curvy museum atrium – The Gilder Center. Much more texture here. And, also a location I was pretty happy with my shots. In the past, I’ve found it pretty challenging to photograph this space. Sometimes it just takes a few visits to find your way.

We’ll start with another inside-out comparison/similarity.

I did edit most of these in both color and b&w again. I like both but lean towards preferring the color here. The first two are my favorites from this location.

We headed to the New York Public Library, Grand Central, and the Chrysler Building to end the day. Here are a couple from the library first.

The only shot I made in Grand Central.

Day 4

We started our final day in Brooklyn at the most touristy of locations, before walking over the bridge.

Our first Lower Manhattan stop was New York by Gehry. Yet another location where I struggled to see new perspectives.

Sticking with the moody, dramatic vibe at the Fulton Center.

A block away, the Oculus. The first shot I noticed it reflecting in a nearby building, and liked the contrast of the different eras of design in this shot.

I’ve visited here many times, and I don’t think I’ve seen the light on the exterior like this before. Plus, just a few inside.

And, our final stop, Brookfield Place. The tree-like pillars and surrounding glass make for some fun shots.