It looks really neat at night, as for example in this lovely image from my Google+ buddy Jose Vazquez. I have only been there during the day, and so this is my take. At least the daylight loosely ties in to the Pepsi Slogan from the mid-70s “Have a Pepsi Day.” This Long Island City Pepsi sign now resides in Gantry Plaza State Park, and used to sit above a Pepsi bottling plant that was at a nearby location until 1999.
By the way you can find me on Google+ at either
https://mgarbowski.com//gplus or
Also, you can find Jose’s G+ stream here.
UPDATE: Another great NYC photographer Leanne Staples posted a moody version of an image of this same time to G+ today. You can see the post here and her entire stream here.
Dave DiCello
2 Aug 2011I like this a lot man, the colors are nice and vibrant, well captured
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Steven Perlmutter
2 Aug 2011Very nice shot Mark. Really like the way you used dof in this image to bring out the sign.
Chris Nitz
2 Aug 2011Nice use of selective focus, and the processing is sweet. This almost make me debate my enjoyment of Coke products 😉
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Tobias George
2 Aug 2011This is a one of my new favorites of yours! Great capture. Love the dof and colors.
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Chris Frailey
2 Aug 2011Nice comp here and dof. Those background buildings really help set off the sign.
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Edith Levy
2 Aug 2011Great shot Mark. I really like the way you’ve processed this. While the night shot is great I do like this version because you can see the sign in context to the buildings and where it is.
James Howe
2 Aug 2011I like how the blurred background helps bring the sign forward. Nice work!
Mike Criswell
2 Aug 2011Love the processing, really pops out at you Mark
Curt Fleenor
2 Aug 2011Excellent image Mark – love the selective focus!
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Jose Vazquez
2 Aug 2011This is awesome Mark! The use of blur really isolates it and makes it pop. Love the tones too. Thanks a bunch for the mention. It’s much appreciated.
Jim Denham
2 Aug 2011Love the selective focus here Mark, taking the distractions away, but allowing the colors and light to shine through!
Jimi Jones
3 Aug 2011This is a fine shot, Mark. The sign sticks out in a nearly 3d fashion. Love that background blur. 🙂
Rockrose Development
3 Aug 2011What a beautiful shot of the Pepsi sign! It really is a staple of Long Island City. The color and focal points on this shot are great.
Toad Hollow Photography
3 Aug 2011Totally lovin’ this shot, Mark! Love the selective focus and tones here, it’s a really compelling shot.
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Scott Wood
3 Aug 2011I absolutely love this shot. The selective focus is perfect and I love the tones of the color.
Danica Torres
4 Aug 2011Yes, this sign is really pretty at night. I’ve seen this in several movies too. It’s an old-school Pepsi sign. Nice capture!
Matt
7 Oct 2011Sent this as a card from this site to my brother in NY. Very cool card apparently, thanks a loads! M