Different uses of NYC rooftops. Seemed like a mild version of privacy invasion, taking these photos.
Month: December 2012
Above the Crane
On the tram, from Roosevelt Island, as it makes its descent into the Manhattan station.
United Nations
The United Nations building as seen from Roosevelt Island. Currently, there is a large construction project going on that is creating a traffic nightmare on the front side of the building.
Manhattan from Roosevelt Island
Just a couple of glimpses of Midtown Manhattan from the west side of Roosevelt Island.
Vespa Spotted
In my walks around the five boroughs of NYC I always stop when I see a Vespa. I shoot them in all colors, ages and degrees of wear/damage. Brownstones and Vespa’s seem to go together. Something about the timelessness of the design, perhaps?
Smallpox Hospital
What remains of the Renwick Smallpox Hospital on Roosevelt Island. The building is on the National Register and is undergoing a stabilization project which should allow the public to walk through when completed. Has been abandoned since 1971.
Views from the Tram
Some images taken on the Roosevelt Island Tram, looking northward through the glass of the tram. Above the East River you see Roosevelt Island on the right side and Midtown Manhattan on the left. It was a fun ride and if you have a valid Metro Card that is all you need.
West Side of Roosevelt Island
A seagull was one of the few signs of life I encountered along the promenade this particular morning. A view of the underside of the Ed Koch Bridge, looking west towards Manhattan.
Roosevelt Island Tram
Roosevelt Island Tram traveling over the East River. Looking west towards Manhattan and the Ed Koch Queensborough Bridge. In the top photo you can barely see the red tram station at 59th st. Station. Bottom: tram pulling into the station on Roosevelt Island. Normally I am phobic regarding heights, but I rode the tram from Roosevelt Island back to Manhattan and had not issues. Will be posting some of the fun tram photos in the near future.
Three Wheels
This is the delivery vehicle for the Chip Shop. I think they might have overstated the British theme. Three wheels is interesting.
Misty Morning
Misty morning in Park Slope, Brooklyn. along 3rd street near Prospect Park.
Fire Escapes Around Park Slope
A look at a few fire escapes spotted around Park Slope, Brooklyn.
Deserted Side Streets of Gowanus
When you see grass growing in places it normally wouldn’t, it is a good bet that nature is on the march, slowing taking back the property that once was used by people. Graffiti, rust and grass/weeds are benchmarks of abandonment, I think. 
Abandoned Books
Abandoned books, after a rain shower.
What’s in Your Mailbox?
Apparently it is customary, in Red Hook (Brooklyn), to leave coffee out for the postman(woman). 
Apparently it is customary for the postal delivery person in Red Hook to deliver coffee as well as the usual material.
Canal and Beyond
Looking north towards downtown Brooklyn. Even though it was a mostly overcast day there is still a nice reflection in the Gowanus Canal.
More Positive
Perhaps a more positive look at the Gowanus Canal neighborhood. Although I enjoy the seamier side of things ( as in urban decay ) I thought I should post this image of a business building that is pretty cool looking, complete with the old pick up truck.
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