2011 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree - HDR Photo

The tree was lit last night with around 250,000 people in attendance. It's always a special night in New York City when it comes time to do the countdown and flip the switch to light up the tens of thousands lights that are strung on five miles of wire.

The 74 foot tall Norway Spruce was cut down in Mifflinville, Pa. and trucked to Rockefeller Center several weeks ago. The tree belonged to the Keller family who thought for years their tree would make a great Christmas tree for where it now proudly stands.

The lights will be on until January 7th. After that, it will be turned into lumber for the housing charity Habitat for Humanity. A fitting end for this beautiful tree.

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9.8

Votes 6

Uploaded on 02 Dec 17:08
by gimmeocean

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Tags

•  New York City 
•  NY 
•  Rockefeller Center 
•  Christmas Tree 
•  handheld HDR 

 

Details

• cameraCanon EOS Rebel T2i
• iso1600
• Shooting styleHand Held
• LensBower 8mm fisheye
• Exposure0, -2
• SoftwarePhotomatix Pro
• Shoot numberMultiple Exposure
• File formatRAW
• Notesnone

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Comments:

rcuello

Welcome. Spectacular first post, great processing always difficult night shot. I'm not very affection the lens distortion, but in this case, it looks great.

On December 02, 2011 20:51

bjosted

I agree with "rcuello" ,this was great.

On December 02, 2011 21:44

gere72

Very nice fish eye shot!

On December 03, 2011 17:15

peter

Now, it is a bit dark and there might have been an use of lighter exposure as well but it is brilliantly executed, I like it

On December 04, 2011 12:48

eganiknais

I like that you used fisheye lens. though i cant see to much of dynamic range , i dont like those black areas

On December 05, 2011 19:25