Green-Wood Cemetery: Skylights for the Dead

On April 20, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Brooklyn, buildings, New York, Nikon D7000, Thoughts1 Comment

At the top of a hill in the cemetery there are rows of these Skylights for the crypts below. I’m not sure the dead are appreciating the extra light they are receiving, but……as with all burial places, they are probably more for the living than the deceased. I just found these rows of skylights fascinating and even peered down into the one with the broken glass. Design-wise I am not sure what period these skylights were placed there. Guessing early 20th Century…. but????? Green-Wood should be on everyone’s Bucket List.

Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn

On April 20, 2013April 20, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Brooklyn, buildings, design, New York, Nikon D70003 Comments

If a cemetery can be a destination place to visit, then Green-Wood should be on everyone’s list. Many crypts are built into hillsides, the architecture of the entranceway is Gothic and very detailed; it seems to change colors with the changing light of day. From a distance it almost has a Disneyland-esque sensibility. Many of the wealthiest of New York are buried here as well as historical figures.

Walking Brooklyn Heights

On April 8, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Art, Brooklyn, buildings, design, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Art Deco, pink fire escape and old stone sidewalks. One of my favorite places to walk in Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Bridge

On April 7, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Blue Sky, Bridge, Brooklyn, New York, Nikon D7000, riverLeave a comment

View of Brooklyn Bridge from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. I think there was some maintenance going on last Fall when this photo was taken.

Sailing

On April 6, 2013 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, boat, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Gowanus Canal from the F Train

On April 5, 2013 By Fred KingIn B&W, Brooklyn, buildings, New York, Nikon D7000, Urban DecayLeave a comment

View from the F Train.

On March 31, 2013March 31, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, B&W, Brooklyn, buildings, New York, Nikon D7000, Signage1 Comment

From the elevated section of the subway between 4th Ave. and Smith St./9th Ave. stations in Brooklyn. The iconic Kentile Floors sign.

Floating Petri Dishes

On March 30, 2013 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, boat, Brooklyn, New York, Nikon D7000, Red Hook, river, ThoughtsLeave a comment

A cruise on one of these will never be on my Bucket List*.
*photos were taken from inside the Ikea Taxi, through a very dirty, scratched plexiglas window.

Brooklyn Side of East River

On March 29, 2013 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, Brooklyn, buildings, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Ikea Water Taxi

On March 28, 2013 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, boat, Brooklyn, buildings, Fall, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, Red HookLeave a comment

The Ikea Water Taxi runs from the pier adjacent to the Ikea store in Red Hook to the old Fulton Fish Market Pier on the east side of Manhattan ( Pier 11 ). The views from the taxi are incredible as you cross the East River.