New York NYC photos - scenes of NYC

[RML]

Instead of just posting a load of touristy snapshots of NYC, I thought it better to group them thematically. First theme was: _NYC fire escapes_. I know, not the most likely theme but I like those fire escapes.

The second batch of photos are of or from _Empire State building_. Mightily interesting building, with an impressive view from the observation deck.

The third installment, and not yet the last , are the _scenes of NYC_. There's too much to see in NYC, to much to hear, smell, eat, drink, experience. I haven't even scratched the surface and, overwhelming as any first experince, I've missed a lot of shots, didn't always think about composition and such, and generally just responded to what I saw. Not the best way to take photos that you want to be more than holiday snaps, but what can you do, right?

Anyway, enjoy.

 

[bmattock]

Manhattan with an Olympus XA. Two years ago. Three days later, all the airports were closed, 12 inches of snow.

http://www.growlery.com/manhattan/

I agree that NYC is special. Some people even think I am allowed to visit from time to time.

Best Regards,

Bill Mattocks

 

[ch1]

RML,

Nice shots. The ESB is always an interesting subject - even when it doesn't have a giant ape on top of it!

Yes, you've only "dipped your toe" into NYC. As a poet once said: "If you're bored of New York than you're bored with life!" (or something like that).

You'll have to come back soon.

 

[JoeFriday]

great shots, Remy!

I've only been to NYC twice.. the first time was New Years Eve of 1999, going into 2000.. a very unusual NYC experience.. I had my Olympus Stylus Epic along, that I had bought just for the occasion.. unfortunately, I can't find the negatives from that trip, and the prints were mostly ruined a couple years ago

NYC is a photographer's dream.. or nightmare.. so much to see.. so much to watch out for

 

[RML]

George, I guess you're right. Too bad this world has so many nice places to go to, and a life so little time to see all those places (and my wallet so little money ).

Brett, a dream for those who have the time to shoot there. A nightmare for those who have only 2 and a half day to spend there. Can you imagine I've done only Manhattan below 51st Street?

Bill, I'm sure you're allowed there. I was, and I'm from "old" Europe.

 

[JoeFriday]

yes, I can imagine that.. there's more to see in 4 blocks of Manhattan than in my whole city, I believe

 

[a.black]

I try to be there as much as I can, and have been quite a couple of times, but I'm sure I haven't seen or walked around 90% of what Manhatten has to offer.

 

[bmattock]

Bill, I'm sure you're allowed there. I was, and I'm from "old" Europe.

Huh. Well, imagine my surprise. About me that is, not about you.

I hope you're able to come back sometime and really explore. There are places that will make your hair stand on end (well, I have no hair, but you get the idea), but everyplace has such character. From the quaint old (1600's) mill in Stony Brook on LI to the brownstones in Flatbush, from Lincoln Center to everywhere in between, it's amazing. And so many friendly people. I've been a lot of places - NYC is unique.

Best Regards,

Bill Mattocks

 

[bmattock]

yes, I can imagine that.. there's more to see in 4 blocks of Manhattan than in my whole city, I believe

If you ever get a chance to visit B&H photo, that's an interesting experience! Like nothing you ever saw before, I promise! Just don't go on Saturday.

Best Regards,

Bill Mattocks

 

[JoeFriday]

If you ever get a chance to visit B&H photo, that's an interesting experience! Like nothing you ever saw before, I promise! Just don't go on Saturday.

why, Bill? is that when you're there?

 

[bmattock]

why, Bill? is that when you're there?

No, it is because that is when they are closed! Also, they are closed on all Jewish holidays. So go on Sunday!

Best Regards,

Bill Mattocks

 

[Stephanie Brim]

I love ALL these photos. It really does make me wish I could go back.

 

[SteveM(PA)]

I wish I had been into photography when I lived there. My building (the Columbia dorms on 110th&Broadway) was where the Gershwins wrote "Rhapsody in Blue" (there is a memorial plaque outside). My favorite memory was taking the subway up through Harlem in the wee hours of the morning with pianist Brad Mehldau (he was a Columbia student then, and my roomie's best friend) to explore the Cloisters on the edge of the island, with no other humans in sight.
My dorm window overlooked Tom's restaurant ("Monk's" from Seinfeld), and became my regular haunt. I'm so far away from that world now, it seems like a dream.

 

[RML]

If you ever get a chance to visit B&H photo, that's an interesting experience! Like nothing you ever saw before, I promise! Just don't go on Saturday.

I accidentally stumbled upon B&H while looking for Pen Station. Couldn't find Pen Station at first. Who decided to put it under Madisn Square Gardens?! Anyway, a block beyond MSG is B&H and they were open at 10am, so in I went. It really is an experience, especially the check-out but I wasn't very impressed with the salespeople. Very knowledgeable (read: pedantic) people. Read my _blog entry_ on my experience at B&H if you want to know the details. It's too much to bare for me right now to write about it again. Got me really ticked off again when I wrote it the first time.