Best of Manchester Vol3
Simple post update with my recent works focused around Manchester. You can find all those images as usual on my Instagram. However I would want to post them one by one on this blog therefore I decided to make periodic updates containing batch, share worthy images gathered throughout recent trips and assignments.
Best photos of London
Few of my best photos from my two night trip to London. I focused mainly on night images as in my opinion this city look best. It was just kinda painful to carry heavy tripod all day long just to be able to take few photos during sunset and the blue hour.
Top 7 Manchester view points
In this post, I will list my favourite locations for creating Manchester cityscapes and night photographs. You can click at each location to see it on google maps.
Please check my other location guides:
Another 8 Manchester view points
- First street car park. It offers one of the best viewpoints of the city from each side. I recommend coming here in your own vehicle since you can only enter this car park by having a ticket.
2. MEN arena car park. Located near Victoria station. Very easy access. No one ever asked me to leave while I was shooting even though I’m usually setting tripod up. If you are into long exposure photography this location is quite nice as you can capture light from passing trains and car trails from Cheetham Hill road. I recommend bringing wide lens such as 18mm. However there are some compositions with telephoto lenses too.
3. Salford quays exchange car park. Recently discovered location perfect for capturing Manchester skyline. Works really well after sunset as you will be able to get some nice long exposure shots capturing light streaks from passing trams in and out of the city. There is only one composition that worked for me at around 50mm however you can always zoom in more for more compressed shot.
4. River Irwell reflections. Perfect place for a walk or cycle from city center to Salford Quays area and Media City. You can capture some amazing reflections of Manchester along the river.
5. New Bailey car park. This location will be very appealing to the eye once road works are done and construction sides are completed. It is very messy around there at the moment. What I like about this spot is curvy road ahead that creates nice composition especially if you are into long exposure photography as much as I am.
6. Shudehill car park. Maybe not the best views but I decide to include into my list anyway. Just across, there is another spot with few interesting photo opportunities displayed as example on second image.
7. Green Quarter top floor apartment building. Photos are taken through the glass window of 15th floor staircase. Good advise when it comes to taking photos through the glass is to cover camera with cloth in order to remove potential reflections caused by light from corridors. Especially when photographing after or during sunset.
Bonus location – Acort Court. This one offers best Manchester skyline I manage to find. Unfortunately it’s not possible to get there as building is well protected. I had privilege to take those photos from balcony of my friend apartment.
If anyone know some good locations around Manchester don’t hesitate to leave comment below or contact me through contact form on the website. I’m always eager for cooperations.
Also most recent photo updates as always you can find on Instagram.
Light Streaks
I've been wondering around city centre of Manchester snapping some long exposure photos with focus on light streaks. It's time to share few of my favorite... First two images were quite risky to make since I had leave camera in between passing trams and shutter release using my phone. Fortunately nothing bad happened to my gear and I end up with satisfying images.
Foggy Morning
My favorite atmospheric phenomena just happened last Wednesday. I only manage to snap few photos with no tripod as I was coming to work that morning...
Deansgate Locks
Idea for this photoshoot was simple... Capture newly rebuilded metrolink pathway between Deansgate and Castlefield under light of blue hour.
Esport Manchester
I've been enjoying electronic sports since in 1998 along with bunch of geeks from my neighborhood I organized lan party for the first time. We played games all night long. Lately this kind of entertainment is becoming quite popular especially among young people. They prefer spend their free time interactively, playing online, multiplayer games rather than blankly watch TV. These titles are very competitive that make them exciting to watch. There is no doubt that this is a future of cyber entertainment and e-sport will be only growing.
There is a few photos I've taken during King of the North tournament organized by Manchester University. There was no StarCraft 2 :( My favorite game but I enjoyed CS:GO, dota2 and LoL nonetheless.
Daytime Long exposure
When I discovered basics of shutter speed as new photographer, long exposure immediately fascinated me. Whether it was creating silky water effect or transforming traffic into red and white lines those kind of photos were most enjoyable to take and retouch. I've started caring tripod everywhere. After while however, smoothing waterfalls or creating light beams wasn't enough so I bought my first ND filter and start experimenting with daytime long exposures. Trapping time, movement of clouds or water into one frame creates surreal feel of images that I like very much.
Here are few photos taken by using this technique at Media City UK, popular Manchester location.
Recent Manchester photos
Small addition to my architecture / Manchester / urban gallery. Mostly taken within last week in several places around Grater Manchester.
