Reinventing itself, DUMBO has now become a destination as well as a trendy place to live. With the new Brooklyn Bridge Park along the East River it really makes this area very attractive. The views of Manhattan are wonderful from this vantage point.
Tag: Brooklyn
Faces of Red Hook
Van Brunt St., Red Hook, Brooklyn.
Flowers from Red Hook
Thought I would end the year with a couple of images from Van Brunt St. in Red Hook ( Brooklyn). This area was hard hit by Sandy. These images were taken a few blocks from the waterfront so maybe they survived. Taken 10 days prior to super storm Sandy.
Absence
Due to illness I didn’t post for a couple of the worst days. Seem to be doing better now.
Views of the Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn.
This Being Sunday
I thought I would post a view of a steeple* and another rooftop that looks much like a steeple. I don’t think I would want to be the person who re-roofs the secular steeple.
*Note: Composition 101: Avoid light poles, in the frame, while shooting steeples :-).
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.
Carroll Gardens
Set of brownstones from Carroll Gardens.
More from Gowanus
Directly ahead on this sidewalk is the canal. Not a very inviting place. At about this point is where one picks up the scent of the canal. I think this sign is a Parks Dept. sign. Not sure if this sign just ended up here or that this SuperFund site is pretending to be a park.
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