blue night (2014) Photograph by Daniel Fontaine

For my series on New York City, I sought to capture the sheer scale, the frenzy, and the somewhat chaotic nature of this dizzying, sleepless megalopolis. To amplify these sensations, I chose to use the technique of multiple exposure. Then, since the Big Apple is—both literally and figuratively—a vibrant, colorful city, I felt that a black-and-white image was missing that special something. That is why, during post-production, I decided to introduce a single color to give the image a distinctive glow. This photo was taken in Times Square.

This image captures a vibrant, blue-toned cityscape, Times Square in New York City, at night. Overlaid with double exposures and a strong blue filter, the scene is a collage of advertisements, news screens displaying anchors, and the American flag. Busy streets with cars, including a taxi, are visible, along with the blurred shapes of pedestrians. The overall mood is energetic and overwhelming, with the omnipresent advertising and the patriotic symbol of the flag creating a distinctly urban and American atmosphere.

Printed on 100% cotton paper—free of acid and optical brighteners (Fine Art print)—using pigment-based inks. The paper measures 63.5 cm by 43.2 cm, and the image measures 59.5 cm by 33.5 cm. Consequently, the image is surrounded by a margin.

Materials used:

Printed on 100% cotton paper—free of acid and optical brighteners (Fine Art print)—using pigment-based inks

Details:

• Photograph on Paper
• From a limited edition of 10
• Size: 63.5 x 43.2 x 0.17cm (unframed) / 59.5 x 33.5cm (actual image size)
• Signed and numbered on the back
• Style: Urban and Pop
• Subject: Architecture and cityscapes