East Side, Northward

On December 30, 2012December 30, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, people, ThoughtsLeave a comment

This is from the Roosevelt Island Tram as it nears the Manhattan Island station. I don’t recall the exact ave. (E. 60th St.), but this view is looking northward on the East Side. I carry a small digital voice recorder with me, but I tend to use it to remind myself of general geographical areas that I have shot in during the course of a day. I probably should consider using it for the details as well.

Artwork on Roosevelt Island

On December 19, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

DSC_7864-001 DSC_7867-001 DSC_7871-001 I think the artwork relates to the FDR Four Freedoms Memorial Park that is currently under construction on the southend of Roosevelt Island.

Above the Crane

On December 16, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

On the tram, from Roosevelt Island, as it makes its descent into the Manhattan station.

United Nations

On December 15, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, riverLeave a comment

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

On December 14, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, boat, buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, riverLeave a comment

Just a couple of glimpses of Midtown Manhattan from the west side of Roosevelt Island.

Smallpox Hospital

On December 13, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, New York, Nikon D7000, Urban Decay1 Comment

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DSC_7848-001 DSC_7853-001 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

On December 12, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, riverLeave a comment

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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. DSC_7888-001 DSC_7887-001

West Side of Roosevelt Island

On December 12, 2012December 12, 2012 By Fred KingIn Animal, Bridge, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, river, seagullLeave a comment

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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. DSC_7834-001 DSC_7830-001

Roosevelt Island Tram

On December 11, 2012December 11, 2012 By Fred KingIn Bridge, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, riverLeave a comment

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.