On my way to work one day, I stopped at a traffic light. While waiting, I looked up.
September 9th, 2016
Category: september 2016
Through the ceiling
Attending a briefing at the UN Trusteeship Council Chamber is a remarkable event but same could be said about the chamber itself, dressed floor-to-ceiling in carefully restored elements true to the original designs of Danish architect and designer Finn Juhl.
I think I would be forgiven for getting under the spell of these colourful, beautiful yet practical, retro-futuristic ceiling fixtures for a moment, before going back to work?
September 6th, 2016
Christmas all year round
During the walk, I keep thinking that some people don’t have to wait for Christmas. Behind me and all along the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, there are apartment buildings with large windows and balconies. The lower level ones may be less lucky but those higher up enjoy this glorious unobstructed view day-in day-out.
September 5th, 2016
Manhattan Skyline
Light and shadow variations of a sunset.
From the Brooklyn Heights Promenade.
September 5th, 2016
Candy Peaks
This ex-candy factory that produced Mason Peaks – a candy bar with coconut covered in chocolate and Mason Mint – a round mint patty also covered in chocolate, later became an affordable housing and subsidized artists’ community until its most recent conversion into luxury condos, not without the controversy and bitter aftertaste that follow evictions that follow real-estate development that follow big bucks investments.
But, thankfully, they kept the sign which has now become my benchmark when looking for the right turn to reach Brooklyn Heights Promenade coming from Brooklyn Bridge. After getting off of the bridge and following the path through the park towards Peaks Mason Mints I continue on Middagh Street up until Columbia Heights then turn left and walk a few meters to a marked descending path which is the start of the Promenade and its glorious views of the Manhattan skyline.
September 5th, 2016
The dog, the cockerel and I
The dog, the cockerel and I are eyeing each other at the window of a hair salon in Brooklyn Heights.
And a few steps further, look Who was waiting on the porch steps of a townhouse! I mean, what are the odds? Dear fellow Whovian, thank you for this little pleasure. Rest assured that the Doctor is enjoying a cup of cocoa in good company.
September 5th, 2016
Iconic
The iconic Brooklyn Bridge, a symbol of innovation, progress and above all unity.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Crossing the bridge on September 5th, 2016
Vertical Reality
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New York by Gehry skyscraper on Spruce Street, Lower Manhattan. Playfully edited but you can see the real thing by clicking on the link. At the time of its completion in February 2011 it was the tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere. That was before it was vanquished by its rival on Park Avenue (photo coming up next).
September 5th, 2016
Getting wavy
Guastavino tile vaults spotted on the south arcade of the Manhattan Municipal Building, 1 Centre Street.
September 5th, 2016
The Jenga Building
Church Street, Tribeca
September 5th, 2016
The Humble Fabulist 