City Subjects

[Rich53]

This photo may not appear to be a city subject, but it was taken on Church Street next to the World Trade Center. It was dark evening, and I was part of a mass of commuters trying to get home while avoiding the horde of buses and taxis that were crossing our path of escape from the city. Halfway across Church I saw a penny embedded in the road. After making it safely to the other side of the street I decided to get a picture of the coin. Taking my life in my hands I stood in the center of the Church Street and captured the picture below. It's one of my few best sellers.

Luna (2015)

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That's quite a different take on "street photography"! Nice!

--Rich

 

[Rich53]

The glass tower is 17 State Street next to Battery Park. Our Lady of the Rosary is the lower building (19th century). A nice blending of old and new architecture.

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I like the way the older building seems to be supporting the newer ones. Food for thought!

--Rich

 

[Rich53]

One of a number of uninviting doors that populate Lower Manhattan. Some may not have been opened in decades.

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Nice! Is that En'trance as "a way to get in"? Or En-trance' as in "mesmerizing"? Either way, or both, it works.

--Rich

 

[Rich53]

Another commute into the office. For now only one day a week so I have to keep my eye open for subjects. I got three yesterday.


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That shot of the faceless subway rider reminds me of why all my jobs were on Long Island. (Besides the traffic.)

--Rich

 

[Rich53]

Thanks - I don't believe this is a silver gelatin print as I get my photos developed at CVS. It had been recommended to use matt finish prints (which take a few days for delivery) as opposed to glossy prints which are usually ready in an hour.

Is Marshall's still in business? They're the ones who made oil paints to color B+W photos. They also had colored pencils to do the same thing. But that was quite a while ago...

--Rich

 

[Triduana]

I'm glad I looked into this thread - there are some superb photos here!

 

[rcleary171]

Is Marshall's still in business? They're the ones who made oil paints to color B+W photos. They also had colored pencils to do the same thing. But that was quite a while ago...

--Rich

Good question! They seem to be in business but there is a market for there old stuff on eBay.

 

[rcleary171]

I needed to go into the office this past Thursday. A rainy day but an interesting opportunity to use the moisture to my advantage. I took a plethora of photos going to work. Here are a few that are micro focused on minute details that are rarely noticed by people walking by.

Globe

Chapel

Fool's Gold

 

[rcleary171]

Sometimes a city photo doesn’t look like a city photo. I took this picture at Battery Park at the waters’ edge.

 

[Terri]

I like the simplicity of this one! Nice sky you had there, too.

 

[Artyczar]

Love this one!

 

[rcleary171]

While passing the South Tower 911 Memorial I came upon a white birthday rose illuminated by the morning sun.