Author: mvschulze

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Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, 55 Years Ago Today – Part One

On By mvschulzeIn 1960's, History, Photography3 Comments
October 21, 1964, I was fortunate to be there, …in New York City, walking around the Staten Island side of this brand new and, at that time, longest suspension bridge in the world. In an hour or two the ribbon cutting would facilitate the official opening, and we would be among the first to cross.

“New York’s Finest” on foot, and on motorcycle, as the latter start one final sweep of the roadway just prior to the official opening.

See Part Two, as we prepare to cross the new bridge, which after 2018 became correctly and officially named as the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge with two z’s, finally conforming to the explorer’s actual name.  Giovanni va Verrazzano was the first documented European explorer to sail through this waterway, in 1524! 

Thanks for viewing, zoom in for a closer look on these original 35mm film images, and comments are always welcome. M 🙂

 

From the Moon to the Eagles …plus. Twenty- Four Hours

On By mvschulzeIn New Jersey, Photography, Theater2 Comments

Thursday Sept. 26th 2019: It started here…

ABOVE: 6:16 A.M. Stunning crescent moon with “earthshine” about 30 minutes before sunrise. (Out of focus flagpole is in the foreground.)

 

ABOVE: Heading out on PWC (Sea-Doo) just after sunrise.
ABOVE: 10:05 PM,  Newton N.J.  Don Feldner (former member of The Eagles) and his top notch back-up musicians.
ABOVE: 8:05 PM. Don co-wrote “Hotel California” and is one of the top guitarists in the business. He and his back-up band were incredible!
6:44 AM,  The morning after, …peaceful serenity, Bergen County, N.J.

 

Thanks for Viewing, Comments are always welcome and you can zoom in for a closer look. M 🙂

 

Bear Mountain – Forty Miles From “One World Trade Center”

On By mvschulzeIn Buildings, Daytrip, New York City, New York State, Photography3 Comments

This past week I drove up to Harriman State Park, NY, on the Hudson River. From the top of Bear Mountain, New York City, 30 to 40 miles to the south, is visible on clear days.

The top image is from just below the Bear Mountain Tower, and shows the vista to the south.  The next image is from the same capture, enlarged and enhanced. In it, NYC’s skyline is clearly seen, with the George Washington Bridge at far left, …and “One World Trade Center” at far right. The iconic and once dominent Empire State Building is seen right of “Central Park Tower” the newest and now tallest building in the city …EXCEPT for the tower on One World Trade Center. (click the link below to see my previous post showing the very top of that tower.)

A view from the eastern side of the mountain,  Bear Mountain Bridge crosses the Hudson River 

Thanks for viewing, zoom in for a closer look and comments are always welcome. M 🙂

A N.J. Brush with Hurricane Dorian

On By mvschulzeIn Adventure, Beach, Dogs, Jersey Shore, Photography, Summer, Weather6 Comments

From Island Beach State Park, 24 hours after the passing of Hurricane Dorian, the still angry sea proved alluring to the brave surfers, who were apparently exempt from the otherwise no swimming advisories. 

Thanks for viewing, comments are always welcome, and zoom in for a closer look. M 🙂