As I explored a little bit of New York City this weekend, there were definitely some things that struck me, as a tourist. I’m sure that for residents, these are normal, everyday non-observations, but for me they stood out. As I came prepared with my trusty Fuji X-H2 in hand, I have a significant number of images.
I’ll kick off with this one…
This is a view from the High Line Park and what struck me here is that the old and the new construction are so radically different and contrasting. The solidity of brick against the fluidity of glass surfaces, and the chimney, which has no modern equivalent, as we hide those details. I expect that over time more of the brick facades will disappear and be replaced with multiple angles of glass and shiny surfaces.
Much more to come!
The mix of old and new in NYC offers a glimpse of the past and present.
It certainly does and I love that contrast
Brilliant photo. I love taking pictures of tall buildings, without any desire to actually go up them!
Thank you very much for your kind words. Like you, I enjoy the perspective they provide; it almost feels like we’re back in the Italian renaissance, when every minor lord had to build a taller tower, more ostentatious tower than the next one.
Limitless potential for amazing photo opps in NYC…, Nice contrast in your photo of the old and the new….!
George, thank you! Yes, there are lots of interesting possibilities! More to come.
Frank