Empire State Moon (NYC, October 2007)

Empire State Moon (NYC, October 2007), originally uploaded by H2dez59.

See more of the Empire State Building in a different shot from the same series here.

No Photoshop tricks here friends. Just another lucky shot. I was on my way home from work and immediately upon exiting the subway station at 34th St. & 8th Ave. in Manhattan, I looked up -- and this is what I saw!

I took about 30 shots to improve my chances of winding up with a good image and this was one of the best of the lot.

This photo was taken hand held, with the camera braced against the subway entrance itself. Using Photoshop, I gently used the shadow/Highlight tool, sharpened, cropped and built the frame.

Waterside Water Lilies (NYC, October 2007)

Waterside Water Lilies (NYC, October 2007), originally uploaded by H2dez59.

From the lovely garden at Waterside Plaza.

NYC Grasshopper (NYC, October 2007)

NYC Grasshopper (NYC, October 2007), originally uploaded by H2dez59.

From the lovely garden at Waterside Plaza.

Fog & Sunset (NYC, October 2007)

The Empire State Building seems to evaporate into the low-lying clouds (of fog?) while a spectacular sunset blazes underneath.

Purple Tower (NYC, October 2007)

Purple Tower (NYC, October 2007), originally uploaded by H2dez59.

Lipstick, Milk & Water (NYC, October 2007)

Lipstick, Milk & Water (NYC, October 2007), originally uploaded by H2dez59.

Mother's Diner (NYC, October 2007)

Mother's Diner (NYC, October 2007), originally uploaded by H2dez59.

New York Night (NYC, October 2007)

New York Night (NYC, October 2007), originally uploaded by H2dez59.

Sunsets on the Hudson as Boat Passes By (NYC, October 2007)

Sunsets on the Hudson as Boat Passes By (NYC, October 2007), originally uploaded by H2dez59.

Sunsets on the Hudson River as a Circle Line tour boat heads south. New Jersey is in the background, while a tiny piece of Washington Heights (Manhattan) is in the foreground on the right.

Golden State Building (NYC, October 2007)

Golden State Building (NYC, October 2007), originally uploaded by H2dez59.

The Empire State Building takes on a golden hue at sunset.

Glowing City (NYC, October 2007)

Glowing City (NYC, October 2007), originally uploaded by H2dez59.

Foggy State Building (NYC, October 2007)

Foggy State Building (NYC, October 2007), originally uploaded by H2dez59.