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. 
Tag: buildings
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.
Study in Blue
Shot in midtown Manhattan. Not just an experiment in mood, but also what caught my eye was the streaks or rays of discoloration seen diagonally through the tallest building.
Views from The High Line:#11
Cardboard greetings, art and water tanks as seen from The High Line.
The Old Stone House
Back to Brooklyn, for a moment. This is The Old Stone House located in J.J. Byrne Park on 5th Ave. The park was recently renovated and attracts many Park Slope Parents and their children.
View from The High Line: #9
Not all concrete, brick and glass: Manhattan does have some greenery. A glimpse of the ‘New Yorker‘ sign as well as a peek at the space between the buildings, which I find fascinating. I think I ran across a photography book this past year that was actually entitled: The Spaces Between, or something to that effect. All of the images were something like this one below, only taking the idea to a much wider subject focus.
Views from The High Line:#2
An odd shaped building, a splash of color and a little graffiti.
Views from The High Line: #1
The High Line is an old elevated train line that was unused for some time. The range of views and buildings along the walkway is dramatic. Hopefully by the time I have finished posting this series you will have a sense of what it is like to walk this truly unique path.
Arriving at The High Line
One more shot of the Empire State Building, then, as I mentioned in the previous post, I will visit The High Line, which has become the biggest draw for tourist visiting Manhattan. The morning I made the walk it was grey and not too crowded. Actually, most of the tourists seemed to be speaking either French or some Asian language. I think there must have been a French tourist group that were
bussed there that morning. Rather than me attempting to explain what The High Line is and how it came about I hope you take a minute to check this link if you are not familiar with the project, which is still ongoing.
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