Photo of the Day: Manhattan from Liberty Island Ferry

Two photos today, both of Manhattan from the ferry to Liberty Island. This first one was taken 29 seconds before the second picture.

Handheld, 1/160 sec at f/8 on ISO 100, 17-35mm f/2.8 lens

I've made a few trips to New York and every time I get some nice pictures from this ferry - and every time I say, "Next time I'm not going to spend the time to take the ferry to Liberty Island - it's so touristy." I think I would have regretted not going to the island on this trip in February - I really like this first shot. Below, this second picture, is less than a half minute later, but the scene has changed already. I captured the entire financial district and Battery Park in this frame. Click on the picture to see a larger version in your browser.

Handheld, 1/160 sec at f/8 on ISO 100, 17-35mm f/2.8 lens