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Midtown

Taking some advice from  Jake of Bluejake as posted on the NYCPhoto group I've decided to widen the portrait shots to fill the space so that there is less white around the pictures.  This will tend to give the portrait (vertical)images a larger feel. I've been asked to increase the size of my post by people that use the same resolution that I do, 1280 x 1024.  Its something I'm considering.  I also might try to figure out how to link the shot itself to a larger version.  These shots are from 54 street to 56 street on 5th Ave. [UNRELATED: nyc.photobloggers.org is up and running.  A work in progress, it will be central site for many of New York photoblogger to contribute, discuss and pass on NYC related issues.

The Bull

New York City artist Arturo Di Modica created the 7,000 lb. bronze statue in 1989.  Inspired by Black Monday, October 19, 1987, he illegally placed the bull in front of the New York Stock Exchange. The NY Parks Dept. made a home for it at Bowling Green Park.  Pound for Pound it challenges Times Square for Tourist photo ops.  Strangely enough people pose by the rear end almost as much as the head.  Well maybe not so strange.

Bx to Manhattan

Along my route from Hunts Point to Fulton street.  I managed to grab a few images  It was an overcast day but I enjoyed the light.  I had a second set of eyes with me as Joe from Joe's Pictures was my partner and was on the lookout for some tasty targets.

New and Old Fulton Fish Market

I managed to get a couple of more shots of the New Fulton Fish Market before I was told that I needed permission from the city to photograph it. There are no such rules at the Fulton Street site and luckily it was a part of my route today.  It looks like they are ready to go as all the Company names adorn their new homes.

Kingsbridge to The New Fulton Fish Market

My route took me through the Bronx on Saturday.  Its the 2nd Anniversary of the start of the Iraq war.  While there were large demonstrations in Central Park, up in the Bronx ( the Armory on Kingsbridge Rd) it was a little more sedated.  A mortality count with a ribbon for each American casualty.  [unrelated:Things are pretty hectic these days and I apologize for the poor quality in framing and lines convergence.  I don't have the time to spend at each location and the hurriedness of my shooting seems quite evident in my posts of late.]

I happened upon the New Fulton Fish Market, built along side the prison barge in Hunts Point.  I was very dissappointed.  I don't think there'll be much to shoot there once it gets going.  Obviously the city decided not to transfer any of the charm or character of the Fulton Fish market to its new location.

Long Island City 2

A stones throw away from the sparkling East River Long Island City shore line is the mouth of the Newtown Creek.  Heavy industry and constant street construction keep the blue collar feel of LIC real and raw.

Long Island City 1

Just a few short years ago this waterfront area was case study in neglect.  Rotting and abandoned piers and piles of junk made it a no mans land.  It now sports a beautiful park making full use of the magnificent panorama of Manhattan.  It appears by the looks of the work being done sinking piles in the riverbed, that the park will be expanded all the way to the Pepsi Cola sign.

Chrysler Building

View from Long Island City.[Unrelated: New York City Photobloggers 3  is happening March 23.  Be there or be square.]

Bronx Gates

The first 2 shots are on Commonwealth Ave on the corner of the south side of the the Cross Bx Expressway.  3, 4 and 6 are from Wheeler and Evergreen north of Westchester ave.  5, I believe is on Morrison near 173 St. and the last shot is Bronx River Ave North of Watson.

Stacks and Towers

North, East, South and West.  Views from the 35th Street Promenade on the East River.