Nikon launches its Blog at NikonUSA site

Late in Feb 2008, Nikon USA launched its blog on the Nikon USA website. Although Nikon claims that the posts, comments and responses are not from “Official Nikon” but from it’s authors, it is still a good forum for the Nikon devotees to interact with the company.
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Most of these official blogs we have seen so [...]

Candid street in New York City

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I caught this gentleman walking back home after work in New York City. The rain has just turned into a drizzle and many people were reluctant to bring out their umbrellas.
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This image is taken while walking. The hand held Nikon D200 is set on manual focus to reduce blurriness.
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Candid Street Photography - New York City Broadway pedestrians

Rain means umbrellas, and umbrellas are obstructions. Not only does it poke you in the eye, it also acts as a shield to someone who would like to avoid the camera. I have witnessed situations where photographers have been chased by umbrella wielding irate pedestrians!

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I was completely drenched from walking [...]

Discount shopping in New York City

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Discounts may not be attracting much shoppers any more. With people being used to a higher cut of over 50% for most of the year, shops giving out smaller discounts are finding very hard to attract new business.

 

 
This picture is taken on hand held Nikon D200. Notice how the camera balances the fluorescent light [...]

New York City street candid - window shopper

I have stood like this gentleman so many times but only as a photographer could I see how eager he was to put his hand on one of these lenses. I am sure many photographers, like me, pause and ponder over items on display with such eagerness and dreams!

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