Photo by myself in Battery Park City.
Pictured above, one of the many runners we encountered during our afternoon in Battery Park City. The park is located at the edge of Manhattan. Beyond, you can see the Hudson River and Jersey City, New Jersey.
The thing about living on an island is that when you look out, you can't see what's behind you. Simple logic, I know, but there it is.
Battery Park City is a complex of many modern apartment buildings, similar to those near Riverside Park. They were all constructed at the same time, in the 1980s, and are a product of that time - pinkish granite, punched windows, vaguely post-modern.
Many people criticize Battery Park City for not being too great to look at, and I have to agree. The neighborhood lacks the charm and majesty of the older buildings, like those along Fifth Avenue or Central Park West.
Fortunately, though, you don't see what's behind you.
Related posts: Looking Out at Manhattan, Running Atop the Brooklyn Bridge and Something Old, Something New.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Running Along the Edge of Manhattan
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11 comments:
I like the spring of your pictures, even when it's rainy!
Good dynamic picture, with nice background.
Cours Forest, cours ;o)
Thanks Emanuela!
Thanks Frank. I'm flattered...I'm a big fan of your photos.
Haha, Olivier. Funny movie reference!
Agreed, what passes for 'modern architecture' rarely equals the beauty and grace of the older buildings.
«Louis» current rant about 'modern architecture' is the hideous new <a href='"http://www.mccullagh.org/db9/1ds-4/de-young-museum.jpg">deYoung Museum</a> in San Francisco. (This image fails to show just how horrible and oppressive this building is.) It is a mystery to «Louis» how the 'architect' could have conceived of such an ugly building, and even more of a mystery as to how the deYoung board could approve it. OK, «Louis» got that rant out of his system. Nice image of the runner; good motion with an interesting background. ;-)
that is a fantastic view!
I always get the impression with New York City, that if you don't like the view, you need only turn your head just slightly to see something totally different. Like the weather in Ireland - "if you don't like it, just wait ten minutes."
Great shot. I always enjoy the view in New York.
A nice view. I like the water scenery.
That could be me
Many mistakes were made in the 80's. Great pic of the runner!
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