One of the tall ships moored at the South Street Seaport Pier. Prior to this area becoming a tourist destination it was called the Fulton Fish Market.
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Freedom Tower
Another view of the Freedom Tower, under construction. The Brooklyn Bridge was also getting some attention. One of those clear Fall mornings in October that New York seems to b e known for.
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.
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.
Watching Each Other
A few weeks ago I had this encounter with a heron on the Duwamish River. They seem to be very wary of people so I was hiding behind some tall grasses up from the river bank.
Wingspan
The wingspan of a heron, to me, seems really large. In relation to its body it is very long, large– whatever adjective fits. I have some more images of this same heron taken moments before lift off. I was stalking this heron, as they are very shy, along a spot on the Duwamish River a few days ago. Finally, I guess he/she thought I was being a nuisance hiding behind tall grass making a clicking noise ( camera ). I will post some those images in the coming days.
Note: I pressed the limits of my 70-200mm lens on these images so some of the detail is less than stellar.
Note: I pressed the limits of my 70-200mm lens on these images so some of the detail is less than stellar.
Flood Abatement-End of the Green River Trail
Black wall of sandbags marks the end of the Green River Trial, for now.
Along the Interurban Trail
More sights along the Interurban Trail. An old fishing shack, rusty pedestrian bridge and the usual touch of graffiti by SKAMR.
A Few More Sights along the Green River Trail
Views of cyclists, tree limbs broken from high winds and apartment complex perched precariously on a hillside above a gravel pit were seen this day along the GR Trail.
Grafitti Scribbles
What would an urban trail be without scribblings and doodlings on most overpasses ( or flat surfaces in general )? Perhaps visually more appealing.
Three that like to Fish
These images were shot from a long distance along the Green River. The adult and child were fishing right below the eagle’s nest, at a bend in the river.
Abandoned, along the Green River Trail
This cement column used to support something large, but now sits alone adjacent to the river. The building below appears to have sat unused for quite some time.
Green River Whirlpool
At a bend in the Green River these little whirlpools would form and dissipate within seconds.
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