red neon New York City (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.

An abstract, high-energy view of New York City at night, dominated by vibrant red hues. The image features streaks of light and blur, suggesting rapid motion, due to double exposures. Neon signs, including those spelling out 'BAR,' are visible, hinting at a lively urban nightlife scene. The overall mood is dynamic, electric, and somewhat mysterious due to the intense red lighting and the motion blur.

Printed on 100% cotton paper—free of acid and optical brighteners (Fine Art print on Red River Palo Duro Softgloss Rag 315 gsm paper) using Epson pigment inks. The paper measures 25 in x 17 in, and the image measures 23.4 in x 13.2 in. 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 20
• Size: 63.5 x 43.18 x 0.18cm (unframed) / 59.44 x 33.53cm (actual image size)
• Signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
• Style: Urban and Pop
• Subject: Architecture and cityscapes