The best camera is the one that’s with you, or so they say. I decided to put the phrase to the test by relying on my iPhone and Instagram for snapping photos in New York City.
When going overseas there are gadgets that I simply can’t leave behind, namely… my MacBook Pro and my DSLR camera.
My camera goes everywhere with me, no sense on missing a great shot.
The laptop’s always there for editing images and surfing online back at the hotel.
On this trip I figured I’d leave the laptop behind, I have an iPad and a smart phone for my internet fix.
Although I took the DSLR, I left it at the hotel often, except for planned photography days.
Instead… I forced myself to use the iPhone as my go to camera for candid moments, that’s the camera that I always have with me.
Not only was I carrying a lighter load but also more able to take spontaneous streets shots.
People notice when you’re swinging a DSLR around, but… tend to act more naturally when it’s a mobile phone.
Needless to say… I’m happy I took to the challenge and am satisfied with what you can mange with a smart phone and a bundle of image apps.
Here are some of my favourite moments captured on my iPhone and published in my NYC Instagram diary:
Leaving Arlanda, next stop Heathrow.
Finally in NYC, first stop… A classic diner.
Guess where?
Sunrise over Brooklyn #timelapse
Beers and sunshine on the pier
Self portrait at Sunrise
Strange looks at the church of Apple.
Vertical parking
Spooky steps
Taking care of business
View of Manhattan from the Coney Island train.
Last timelapse attempts before leaving NYC tommorow
Time out on the High Line
Hands off
Heading home
I hope you enjoyed these snaps, find more of my Instagram photographs here: http://followgram.me/endomeso