Gregory Waldron
July 2026 - Reimagined - Lower Manhattan
Original
Original 2
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.
4 comments 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
Hi Greg. This image has a wonderful futuristic feeling to it, and that is enhanced by the motion blur in the water and the color adjustments you have cleverly added to the buildings. In the early 1980's (confirming my advanced age) I spent significant time on business travel to Lower Manhattan. Your original reflects my impression of the place, but your 'experiment' creates a much more interesting and vibrant impression which makes the viewer want to spend more time examining the details and enjoying the experience. Posted: 07/14/2026 19:01:01
Hi Greg - Your "Reimagined Series" has resulted in some attention-grabbing images, some better than others, but all resulting in final images that are creative and interesting technically (thanks for sharing your process!). The motion blur utilized for the water and sky is effective because those are elements that move naturally; stationary objects like the buildings in Original 2 not so much, at least not in the context presented. Coloring effects work extremely well in both altered images as does the level of saturation against the motion blur. "Reimagined - Lower Manhattan" has great energy and appeal. Well done! Posted: 07/16/2026 02:12:43
Hi Greg,
Greetings my friend.
I loved the final edition, after the post processing; that you mentioned. It is really creative, to use the sky and the water as motion blurred; and produce an amazing image finally. I loved the idea and the final output. Thank you for sharing.
Cheers.
Kamal. Posted: 07/20/2026 13:24:44
Greetings my friend.
I loved the final edition, after the post processing; that you mentioned. It is really creative, to use the sky and the water as motion blurred; and produce an amazing image finally. I loved the idea and the final output. Thank you for sharing.
Cheers.
Kamal. Posted: 07/20/2026 13:24:44