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Famous Flatiron building in the background. Foreground famous sidewalk clock at 200 Fifth Ave, built by the Hecla Iron Works and installed in 1909. Refurbished in 2011 with sponsorship by Tiffany & Co
Low angle POV of New York's Flatiron building and all the morning's frenetic hustle and bustle!
Experiment time! Trying something different in terms of processing to represent the gritty moment and environment ;)
Empire State bldg in full view. Sadly these iconic views are slowly fading and becoming more scant as it becomes enveloped by the modern age. Very melancholy that is slowly fading from view
Fishs Eddy, located in the Flatiron District of Manhattan, was named after a town in Upstate New York. Here you will find reasonably priced dishes and glasswear from roadside diners, railroads, hotels and country clubs, dishes with a past and a history, plus the occassional surprise like those procelain hands.
Draw on my heart
Write on my soul
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JClnwwFxZts
In art, the hand can never execute anything higher than the heart can imagine.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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As viewed from the iconic Empire State Building’s 86th floor observatory the equally iconic triangular shape of the Flatiron building at the intersections of Fifth Avenue and Broadway. When this building was built in 1902 by the George A. Fuller Company of Chicago designed by Chicago's Daniel Burnham it was officially tagged as the Fuller Building but its name was changed to Flatiron reflecting its shape and the name of the area which went by Flat Iron prior to its construction. This significant intersection marked the northern terminus of what was referred to as ‘Ladies’ Mile’ which was at the turn of the 19th Century among the most important and prominent shopping districts in Manhattan, thus why the Fuller Company chose its location. A 21 story steel frame skyscraper with white terra-cotta cladding, it has been dwarfed by neighbors the New York Life Tower and the MetLife Tower but its unique shape, it’s primo location have made it one of New York City’s most beloved and photographed icons and the neighborhood where it resides now is known as the Flatiron District.
Believe it or not, when it was finished, there was an observation deck about the perimeter of the roof that can be seen in this image which was closed as other buildings soon surpassed the building’s 21 story height. So there was a lot speculation when the building was completed that it’s narrow design and extreme (for the time) height would make the building unable to withstand strong winds. The building was mocked and given the name Burnham’s Folly after architect Daniel Burnham. Time has vindicated Mr. Burnham’s design as it has withstood and prevailed. The shape of the building does have an effect of wind currents, specifically creating a downdraft by the downdraught effect which essentially causes the wind to increase as it reaches the base of the Flatiron. Much to delight of young gents when the building first opened, the wind gusts often lifted ladies skirts exposing their ankles (let’s remember we’re talking 1902).
Captured on Olympus E-5 with a Olympus Zuiko 12-60MM F 2.9-4.0 SWD lens, hand held (tripods are not allowed on Empire State Building Observation unless you get a permit), processed in Photomatix, edited in Abobe Photoshop Elements and cleaned up in Adobe Lightroom.
New York City, USA, 2024.
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I'm not a street photographer, but occasionally I get some street shots by accident. I was waiting for people to clear out from the middle of this art installation and I took some shots off to the side. I didn't even realize the couple in front of me was kissing until I reviewed this shot at home.
Sunday 26-Sep-2024, 11:26:40.
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The beautiful lady with the red hair just wouldn't move out of the way for my Flatiron Building photo opportunity.
It's been a while between posts due to a lot of travelling but here is a second from a small set of dark & moody takes on New York's iconic Flatiron Building.
Looks best on black.
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