This post contains ten images from “President’s Day” last week, underscoring the dynamics of a magnificently changing Manhattan skyline, driven by decades long, mind-blowing construction.
As Robert Plant once sang: “Ohh, …it makes me wonder…”
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Looking down W. 57th St. at twilight this week, four of the newest buildings including the second tallest in the city, dominate the view. But, look at the closest on the left….
Designed by Danish Architect Bjark Inges, this spectacular residential building features impressive amenities, and a spectacular open air court yard.
“VIA 57 West” is so dramatically shaped that it looks different from every viewpoint, as shown here from the west, (above) and north-west an hour earlier. (below)
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Exposure, lighting, shadows and geometry. The “algorithm” of the digital camera and the “mind” of the observer. That and more, all play a part in what we ‘see’ in an image. In this case a glimpse back ten years from our family room, contrasting with the hall (wallpaper long since gone) and the “office.”
From the “office,” apologies for creating new words,
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comments are always welcome. M 🙂
R.I.P JB 🙁
As usual, click on the image for a closer look, and thanks for viewing. Comments are always welcome. M 🙂
As usual, click on the image for a closer look, and thanks for viewing. Comments are always welcome. M 🙂