Gregory Waldron
July 2026 - Reimagined - Lower Manhattan
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About the Image(s)
This image was the last in my "Reimagined" series. I used Motion Blur for the sky and water. Having selected each building, I used Solid Color adjustment layers and Blend Modes to change the color of the buildings. I used Nik Color Efex Pro Contrast and then ACR for a slight vignette. I also created a B&W version with Motion Blur on the building. I used Nik Silver Efex and highlighted the tallest building (55 Waters Street) in ACR.
Your feedback and comments will be appreciated.
1 comment posted
Hi Greg,
Really nice experimental work here. I like your choice to use motion blur in both the sky and the water - it gives the image a strong sense of movement and mood.
This is obviously a personal preference, but to my eye the buildings feel a bit too saturated or a little stark against the softness of the water and sky. You might try easing the saturation just slightly to see if it creates a more balanced overall feel.
I do like your B&W version as well, though I think I'd prefer to see it without the secondary buildings blurred out. If they're feeling too dominant, perhaps reducing their luminance compared to the central building could help keep the focus where you want it.
I really enjoy seeing you push into this kind of experimental work - it's great to see. Posted: 07/14/2026 06:34:03
Really nice experimental work here. I like your choice to use motion blur in both the sky and the water - it gives the image a strong sense of movement and mood.
This is obviously a personal preference, but to my eye the buildings feel a bit too saturated or a little stark against the softness of the water and sky. You might try easing the saturation just slightly to see if it creates a more balanced overall feel.
I do like your B&W version as well, though I think I'd prefer to see it without the secondary buildings blurred out. If they're feeling too dominant, perhaps reducing their luminance compared to the central building could help keep the focus where you want it.
I really enjoy seeing you push into this kind of experimental work - it's great to see. Posted: 07/14/2026 06:34:03