Javier Dominguez Photography

Musings about photography

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Welcome to Javier’s blog, where I share some musings on my photography.

Orchid in the Inka Trail
Orchid in the Inka Trail, towards Machupicchu.
American Museum of Natural History.
Sailing on the Hudson River
A couple walking in Central Park on a sunny autumn day.
A couple walking in Central Park on a sunny autumn day.
Spontaneous dancing at the Minton Tiles (Bethesda Arcade).
Spontaneous dancing at the Minton Tiles (Bethesda Arcade).
A Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) on an English daisy (Bellis perennis)
A Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) on an English daisy (Bellis perennis)
Coneflowers visited by bees. Crane Park and Monroe Ponds in Monroe, NY.
Coneflowers visited by bees. Crane Park and Monroe Ponds in Monroe, NY.
Bull Mill Road, Monroe, NY at the beginning of fall.
Bull Mill Road, Monroe, NY at the beginning of fall.
Song sparrow (Melospiza melodia)
A Song sparrow on a conifer branch looking for food.
Magnolia flowers
Magnolia flowers in bloom.
Fall foliage
Colors of the fall in Monroe, NY.
Howard University vs. Morehouse College
HBCU Classic NY
Howard University vs. Morehouse College
Howard University vs. Morehouse College
Howard University vs. Morehouse College
Pistils and anthers
A Hibiscus flower ready to be pollinated.
The Mandarin Duck at The Pond
The Mandarin Duck at The Pond in Central Park, New York.
Fire works in Central Park
Harbor View Park in Vermillion, Ohio
Harbor View Park in Vermillion, Ohio
Jonas winter storm
Jonas winter storm
Vermilion, Ohio
  • Manhattan al Atardecer
    En este perfil de Manhattan se puede reconocer al Empire State Building, el Chrisler Building, el edificio de la revista New Yorker. Además se puede ver el portaviones “Intrepid”, que es usado como mueso, y los edificios que contienen los ventiladores que cambian el aire en el tunel “Lincoln”. El perfil abarca desde la calle 57 Oeste hasta la calle 28 Oeste aproximadamente.
  • Grand Central Terminal
    Decidí hacer varias fotos del vestíbulo principal, de las grandes ventanas, de la gente andando y viniendo. También decidí hacer una serie de tomas en secuencia para integrarlas en una imagen animada (GIF).
  • Christmas Light Show from The Channel Garden
    For some Holiday cheer, here is a picture of the light show offered by Saks Fifth Avenue as seen from The Channel Gardens in Rockefeller Center.
  • New York Skyline
    I had a “what if” moment when editing this cityscape from lower Manhattan.
  • Cold and Pretty
    As you can see, Central Park is always a great place to spend an afternoon and take a picture or two.

  • United States of America’s 250th Anniversary

    The Town of Monroe, NY hosted a spectacular fireworks show for its 250th Independence Day celebration. Attending with his son, the author struggled with camera settings due to not using a tripod. Despite challenges, he captured some impressive images, appreciating both the fireworks and the joyful atmosphere at Millpond.

  • Stunning Fall Panorama of Central Park

    This month’s image is a panoramic photo that captures vibrant fall colors with Billionaires’ Row looming behind, partially obscured by clouds. Taken on Thanksgiving from The Beresford, it marks 15 years of monthly pictures on the author’s website, totaling 180 images.

  • New York Liberty

    As the official banking partner of the NY Liberty team, Barclays had the first float on the ticker tape parade organized by the City of New York. The event was exciting for all. New Yorkers came from all over, especially from Brooklyn. The air was filled with gratitude to a team that fought all the…

  • New York commuter

    I think this is a quintessential New York image. It is not the Empire State building, or Lady Liberty, or Grand Central Terminal. It is just a commuter pedaling his way through steam to get to work in Midtown Manhattan. I was coming back from a shoot, so I had my camera with me. I…

  • Howard University vs. Morehouse College

    Thanks to Michael Collins, Julissa Brenes, and Taylor Davies, from the DEI team, I was able to attend the 2024 HBCU NY Classic, where The Bisons (Howard University) defeated the Maroon Tigers (Morehouse College) 35 to 21. I got a press pass and was able to go to the field sidelines, where I photographed the…

  • Digital Photography: Emulating Dark Room Techniques

    The author reflects on their photography journey, initiated by a German mentor in Peru, focusing primarily on slide film for its precision in exposure. They contrast this with black and white photography’s forgiving nature. Embracing digital tools, they now shoot in color but can transform images to black and white, enhancing their artistic vision.