Photo by myself in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
The view from Brooklyn Bridge Park of the East River and East Side of Manhattan.
The Brooklyn Bridge has been under renovation, lately. Parts have been covered with white cloth, which has moved along the length. This photo is from the stash, when the Manhattan end of the bridge was being fixed. The cloth is near the Brooklyn end, now.
Of course, the nice thing about taking photos of bridges is that they don't tend to move.
Related posts: Another View of the Brooklyn Bridge, The Brooklyn Bridge, in the Balance, and On the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Wednesday, July 31, 2013
In View of the Brooklyn Bridge
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
At the Island's Edge, along the East River
Photo by myself along the East River.
The Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges in silhouette. Brooklyn lies across the water.
Manhattan is a little strange in that though there are parks located along the water, parts of the island's edge are still not developed. As you can see, there is debris and unpaved areas here.
It is very much an island looking inwards. All the mass transit aims toward the center of Manhattan, for instance. And Fifth Avenue, which is used to navigate everyone, runs up the middle.
Very often you will walk around the city and completely forget that really, you are surrounded by water. Very strange.
Related posts: Another View of the Brooklyn Bridge, The View from Brooklyn Bridge Beach, and The Brooklyn Bridge, in the Balance.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Asleep, Beside the East River
Photo by myself near the East River, downtown.
A fellow napped on a bench outside, Sunday afternoon. You can see the Brooklyn Bridge and Financial District off in the distance.
Above the bike lane on the right is the FDR Expressway, where cars whizz up and down the east edge of Manhattan.
Sundays are typically quiet in the city, but this day was very quiet. I saw a few tourists, some storekeepers sprucing up and several sanitation trucks on the road. Many folks were running and strolling in the parks along the water.
Fortunately for everyone, the Marathon was cancelled at the last minute. I can't imagine what it would have been like with news crews everywhere and people trying to get to different parts of the race with the little mass transit there was.
One of my neighbors volunteered in the Rockaways, Queens, where there the electricity is still out (!). He described it as a 'war zone'.
The only subways running between Brooklyn and Manhattan are the 4, 5 and 6 trains right now. I can only imagine the madhouse it will be during rush hour on Monday. Oy!
Related posts: At Night, Along the East River, Gone Fishin, Along the East River, and View from the Barge, on the East River. Read more...
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Another View of the Brooklyn Bridge
Photo by myself in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Another photo from my day in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Benches in the shape ship moorings (you know, those metal things you tie a boat to) serve as benches.
Related posts: Back Home to the Brooklyn Bridge and a Boston Terrier, On the Brooklyn Bridge, and The City in Silhouette.
Monday, September 17, 2012
The Brooklyn Bridge, from Old Fulton Street
Photo by myself at Old Fulton and Water Streets, in DUMBO, Brooklyn.
Many of the buildings in DUMBO are rather old. The one above has a nice patina of age. In the background, one of the piers of the Brooklyn Bridge.
DUMBO is short for 'Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass' and is located at the foot of the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, on the Brooklyn side of the East River. The two bridges are close to each other.
There are warehouses, stores, apartment buildings and a spatter of cobblestone streets. Recently, with upgrades to the waterfront, DUMBO has become a more popular destination for visitors.
Related posts: Walking the Brooklyn Bridge, Gone Fishin', Along the East River, and From the Edge of DUMBO.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
A Kiss, in Brooklyn Bridge Park
Photo by myself in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
A young couple embraced in a kiss with the Brooklyn Bridge in the background. They had an audience.
We had a perfect, brightly sunny and breezy day, Saturday. The east side of Manhattan is in the background. You can see the raised road along the river, which is the FDR expressway.
Related posts: The Brooklyn Bridge, in the Balance, On Rain, and the Brooklyn Bridge, and The View from the Barge on the East River.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
The Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges, at Sunset
Photo by myself from the East River.
This photo is from the stash, from a boat ride around Manhattan. Above is the Manhattan Bridge around sunset, with the Brooklyn Bridge in the background.
It was a slightly cloudy night, with a storm lurking. The clouds had just parted, showing white highlights in the sky.
If you're ever visiting New York, a boat ride around the island is a worthwhile treat. There are tours available that travel up the Hudson on the West Side, cross over to the west side up near the George Washington Bridge, then travel down the East River toward the Statue of Liberty.
This was taken last summer during our office party, on a private boat.
We all have the day off today, in celebration of America's independence. Most people spend the day lounging at barbeques and picnics. Since the 4th falls on a Wednesday, a lot of folks are taking half the week off out of sheer laziness.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
The View from the Brooklyn Bridge
Photo by myself, from the Brooklyn Bridge.
The view from the Brooklyn Bridge up the East River is a scenic one.
Here, you can see the Manhattan Bridge. One of the piers of the Brooklyn Bridge is to the right.
My trip abroad went by much, much too quickly. I can now understand why people take 2 weeks off at a minimum when going around the world. Most of my time was spent napping at odd hours.
The week ahead will be rough, but I'm very happy to be back home. I was welcomed late last night at JFK airport by Mark and Rupert, our Boston Terrier.
Related posts: Back Home to the Brooklyn Bridge and a Boston Terrier, Enjoying the View of the Manhattan Bridge, and The Brooklyn Bridge, in the Balance.
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Saturday, December 24, 2011
Sunset, on the Ride to Brooklyn
Photo by myself, crossing the Manhattan Bridge on the Q train.
The ride home to Brooklyn from Manhattan can be a scenic one, if you're on the right train.
The N, Q, B and D trains pop up above ground to cross the East River. The sun was setting on the ride home, Friday night. You can see the Brooklyn Bridge, beyond.
Not long ago I overheard a Manhattanite talking about riding the train to someone visiting. 'When you see daylight, then you know you've gone too far.'
'You don't know what you're missing,' I was thinking. 'Brooklyn is the best!'
But I wasn't in my nosy-New Yorker mood. So I kept it to myself. ;-)
The last couple weeks have been a complete blur. Has it been that way with everyone else??! Labor Day thru New Year's typically speeds by, but this year was on hyperdrive at work and at home.
Here's the good news: Thursday marked the winter solstice. From now on, the days get gradually longer. Soon, the feeling of living in complete darkness will be a memory. It's usually tough in the winter to take photos, since we have such limited daylight. Hurrah!
Related posts: Subway Sunset on the Ride Home, Sunset Along the West Side Highway, and The Brooklyn Bridge, in the Balance. Read more...
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Back Home to the Brooklyn Bridge and a Boston Terrier
Photo by myself from Brooklyn Bridge Beach.
A view across the East River from the edge of Brooklyn.
This image above was taken last summer. Right now, the Brooklyn Bridge is undergoing some repair. A large portion in the middle is swathed in white fabric, sort of like a Christo installation.
My homecoming to our dog, Rupert was the absolute best. He was so happy to meet me after being away just a few days.
Rupert looks slightly thinner. He usually stops eating when away from home, out of stress. My fiance Mark is staying in LA for the rest of the week on business.
The reunion though was more about Rupert and his rubber ball than about me. Which is okay. I know my place ;-)
Rupert takes a break from playing, Tuesday night, his tongue a blur. It's humid!
Related posts: Red Skiff, in the East River, The View from Roosevelt Island and The City in Silhouette.
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011
View from the Barge, on the East River
Photo by myself near the Brooklyn Bridge, at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
It was hard to resist taking a photo of the Brooklyn Bridge this weekend, even though it is under repair.
The people to the right are standing aboard the Bargemusic barge, a small boat parked near Old Fulton Street.
For the last 30-some years, New Yorkers have been enjoying chamber music concerts on the water. Concerts take place every weekend, Thursday through Sunday.
Tickets are generally about $35 a piece. On April 23 and May 7, Bargemusic is offering two free matinee concerts in the afternoons. Program to be announced.
For the Bargemusic website, click here.
Related posts: Sunset, from Brooklyn Bridge Beach, On Rain and the Brooklyn Bridge and Walking the Brooklyn Bridge.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Gone Fishin', Along the East River
Photo by myself along the East River, around Market Street.
Along the East River in Manhattan are pedestrian, bicycle and jogging lanes. From here, you get a clear view of the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges. Overhead to the right is the FDR, or East Side Highway, where cabs and cars zip along at high speeds.
A man was fishing on Sunday afternoon. I should have stopped to ask what he was fishing for, but he had that 'don't-you-dare-bother-me' look about him. So I stayed away.
Just west of this location are a number of apartment buildings that must be city projects. They are slightly dilapidated and a bit scary looking. Keep walking west and you find yourself in Chinatown.
It is coldest along the edges of Manhattan. The wind travels briskly over the water and hits you with full force. The middle of the city is much warmer because the asphalt and buildings trap the radiant heat accumulated during the day.
For an earlier photo of a fisherman on the west side of Manhattan, click here.
Related posts: The Brooklyn Bridge, in the Balance, Walking the Brooklyn Bridge and From Under the Bridge.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
On What's Down Under the Manhattan Bridge, and Down Under
Photo by myself, around Water and Jay Streets, in DUMBO, Brooklyn.
At the end of a cobblestone street, beyond the Manhattan Bridge, is the Brooklyn Bridge.
Named DUMBO for 'Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass', this neighborhood has its own vibe. There are many converted warehouses now used for offices and apartments.
Tuesday night, I was absolutely blown away by a short film called Salt which aired on PBS, a major public TV station here in the US. It was part of POV (Point of View), an award-winning, independent documentary film series.
Murray Fredricks, a noted Australian photographer, filmed his trips to the salt flats in his country. The landscape is stunningly stark. The isolation is incomprehensible.
Fredricks shacks up in a modest tent, in the midst of what looks like a moonscape. He reflects on stuff. He experiences. He is windswept. And his images are incredible.
Using a large format (film) camera, Fredericks photographed the night sky. Since it was film, of course, he had no idea whether any of his results were good until he returned to civilization.
You may have missed the TV airing, but you can still watch Salt online until September 17. Unfortunately the streaming version is only available in the US. For those not in this country, check out Frederick's still images, here.
For the POV website, listing other interesting documentaries, click here.
Related posts: On Display at Atlantic/Pacific, Brooklyn, Backstage in the West Village and Street Photography on Display, Below Ground.
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Friday, June 11, 2010
Sunset, from Brooklyn Bridge Beach
Photo by myself from Brooklyn Bridge Beach, in DUMBO.
One of the great things about Manhattan is that it's on an island. There are bridges and tunnels that connect it to Brooklyn and New Jersey. Once you're on the other side of the water, you can look back and see where you were.
The Brooklyn Bridge is by far the most recognizable bridge we have. It's clad in stone, and, completed in 1883, is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States.
Walking across the bridge to Brooklyn is worth doing, if you are visiting the city. The pedestrian walkway is suspended above the level of cars, so you get an unobstructed view of the water.
Fortunately, Brooklyn is east of New York; from there you can see the sunset against the Manhattan skyline.
Related posts: On Rain and the Brooklyn Bridge, The View from Brooklyn Bridge Beach and The City in Silhouette.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
The Brooklyn Bridge, in the Balance
Photo by myself in DUMBO, around Elizabeth Place and Old Fulton Street.
The Brooklyn end of the Brooklyn Bridge looks like it's running along the top of a building.
Related posts: On the Brooklyn Bridge, From Under the Bridge and Walking the Brooklyn Bridge.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
The City in Silhouette
Photo by myself from the Manhattan Bridge.
The sun was setting with the East River and Manhattan, beyond.
A correction on what I posted the other day about the US Open, which is going on now in Queens.
Although there aren't any physical signs in the city that something big in tennis is going on, you can tell from New Yorkers.
Many are staying up late at night or staying in over the weekend, watching the games. It's been raining intermittently here, making the games even more suspenseful.
Related posts: Sunday Morning Along the East River, Enjoying the View Across the East River and The View from the Promenade.
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
The View from Brooklyn Bridge Beach
Photo by myself at Manhattan Beach, between the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges.
Yet another photo from my tour the other day of the East River. The tall buildings of the Financial District can be seen beyond the bridge.
Many people sat on steps leading to the water to watch the sunset in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The entire shoreline is being developed and will soon be beautifully landscaped.
To see the future planned park, click here.
Incidentally, this weekend an air accident occurred on the other (west) side of Manhattan, above the Hudson River.
A helicopter collided with a small private plane on Saturday. The helicopter was one of many that take tourists out for aerial tours. The two aircraft went down into water near 14th Street. All those in the aircraft, a total of nine, were killed.
Unfortunately, Saturday happened to be a bright day. The west edge of Manhattan was heavily populated with people in the parks. There's no telling how many people witnessed the tragic accident.
Air accidents in New York are extremely rare. Actually, accidents in general are rare here, considering all that goes on (taxis, bike messengers, pedestrians and pedicabs). It's very safe to travel within New York.
For more on the crash, click here.
Related posts: Suspenseful Bridges, Running Atop the Brooklyn Bridge and On the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Sunday, August 9, 2009
On Rain and the Brooklyn Bridge
Photo by myself along the East River.
A photograph from earlier this year. A man was doing Tai Chi exercises, with the Brooklyn Bridge in the background.
The weather reports say that we've only had one day over 90 degrees Fahrenheit or 32 degrees Celsius, since June. It's also been a rainy summer (we had the 2nd wettest June on record, this year).
Interestingly, the Times reports that the murder rate in New York goes down when it rains.
The experts don't know why. According to the article, some experts say that rain makes all the bad guys stay inside. Fewer bad guys on the streets means fewer confrontations.
The rain also means cooler temperatures, which leads to cooler tempers. Crazy, eh?
For the Times article, click here.
Related posts: Walking the Brooklyn Bridge, More of the Brooklyn Bridge and The Night Sky.
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Sunday, July 12, 2009
On Drums and The Brooklyn Bunny
Photo by myself in Union Square.
An image from several weeks ago on a very sunny day. This capoeira group played music on curious instruments before breaking out into a group dance.
I'm not sure what the instruments are the photo above. The woman was hitting a drum, while others played an instrument with one-string.
Here's something about New York I bet you don't know: we have an official rabbit.
Well bunny, actually. Friends of a friend of mine are keepers of the Brooklyn Bunny, named Roebling, after the designer of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Like all good celebrities, Roebling has a MySpace page, a Flickr account and he's on Facebook. He doesn't Twitter yet, but I'm sure it's just a matter of time.
You can watch Roebling on a webcam that's set up in his home (the cam is experiencing technical difficulties right now, but usually refreshes itself every few seconds). You can watch Roebling, a magnificent white rabbit, snuff around in his area.
Roebling has entertained me during the work day. It's reassuring to watch him amble around, and every so often out of the blue, a mysterious hand will reach in to pet him.
The Brooklyn Bunny site also offers other things bunny-related, like room sprays flavored apple and lettuce, t-shirts, magnets and pins, all wonderfully designed with Roebling's clever logo, based on the Brooklyn Bridge.
The Brooklyn Bunny's humans are graphic designers Dresser Johnson, short for Kevin Dresser and Kate Johnson. They're based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and have done a ton of exciting design work for museums, magazines and other organizations.
You can check out Dresser Johnson's very cool website here.
Related posts: The Hills are Alive in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, The Guy with a Cat on His Head and Cats on Leashes.
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Monday, May 25, 2009
Sunday Morning, along the East River
Photo by myself near the Manhattan Bridge, along the east edge of Manhattan.
A man practiced Tai Chi Sunday morning, looking out onto the East River and Brooklyn beyond. To the right is the Manhattan Bridge. Downstream, you can see the Brooklyn Bridge.
Sunday I walked around the area near the Manhattan Bridge, the Lower East Side and Alphabet City.
It was crazy sunny and the streets were vaguely deserted.
Along the East River, some joggers and cyclists were at their morning exercise. A couple sat on a park bench and enjoyed the water. Two men practiced Tai Chi 50 paces from each other.
A typical Sunday morning.
Related posts: On the Brooklyn Bridge, More of the Brooklyn Bridge and The Gizmos We Live With.
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