Looking Up in 1988 by Tony Reid

Tony Reid, on July 22, 2008, said:

It's 20 years old, grainy and taken on a 110 camera, but I still think its a great shot.

In memory of those who died on September 11, 2001

purdey12345, on July 22, 2008, said:

It's hard to describe just how huge the towers were. Even from two miles away they looked almost as if you could reach out and touch them. Shots like this are invaluable.

Tony Reid, on July 22, 2008, said:

You could see them for miles, and at night they shone like a beacon. Thanks for your comments purdey

Cheers, Tony

Tony Reid, on July 22, 2008, said:

btw, its strange to see the location above the photo as:

World Map..United States..New Jersey..Jersey City

purdey12345, on July 22, 2008, said:

I suppose the Google guys being all the way out west in California might have something to do with their geography getting a bit hazy east of the Rockies! I'm surprised someone in the New York City's Mayor's office hasn't been on the phone to them ;-)

Tony Reid, on July 22, 2008, said:

I can understand them (the mapping agency) getting it wrong on some way-out rural location, but this is Lower Manhattan!In the busiest city in the world!

And you are right, I would of thought someone "official" would of complained by now!

Cheers, tony

VKeith, on July 22, 2008, said:

Very nice shot Tony. Brings back nice memories for me. Thanks.

Tony Reid, on July 22, 2008, said:

Hi VKeith. I remember commenting way back in early April that I was going to get some of my old shots and get them on Panormaio. Well, I finally got hold of a scanner, drivers and software. Plus I found the shots I wanted.

And here is one the main shots. I just had to share.

Cheers, Tony

Yank in Dixie, on July 22, 2008, said:

Great shot Tony. As you can imagine images of this place still evoke some emotion from those of us in the States. Interestingly these towers were brought down while I was on my honeymoon in Shenandoah National Park. I remember well crossing the Tappan Zee bridge over the Hudson on the way down and seeing the towers. Then on the way home as we crossed the bridge again we looked toward Manhattan and they were gone. Pretty much rocked our world. Thanks for posting this. Bruce

Tony Reid, on July 22, 2008, said:

Thank you for the story, Bruce. I can well believe the emotions these images still have. I was pretty much rocked when I first saw them over 20 years ago. I haven't been back for many years now.

I felt I should share the shot instead of leaving it shuttered deep in an album.

Thank for your comments.

Regards, Tony in New Zealand

slidersmom, on July 23, 2008, said:

wow! your shot shows us how impressive they were. thanks for digging the photo out and sharing it! kat

Tony Reid, on July 23, 2008, said:

Its my pleasure, kat. And thank you for your comments.

Cheers, Tony

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Greetings Arif

Tony Reid, on July 25, 2008, said:

Thank you for your visit Arif. I shall go and look at your gallery shortly.

Cheers, Tony

DiggaTwigga, on July 25, 2008, said:

Thank you for sharing. I would like to hav seen them with my own eyes :( Nice perspective.

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Greetings from Germany

Tony Reid, on July 25, 2008, said:

Thanks for your comments DiggaTwigga! I went up to the observation level when I was there that year. I should have a couple of shots as well! Heck, I'll have to go on another scout around my old albums.

Cheers, Tony in NZ

DaTaJoPe, on July 25, 2008, said:

Amazing!

Tony Reid, on July 25, 2008, said:

Thanks for your comment, DaTaJoPe!!

Cheers, Tony

MoMof4, on July 25, 2008, said:

I am so happy that you shared this photo on the NYC forum! It is not only beautiful, but also carries history. We just visited the Big Apple few weeks ago, and I was still missing this wonderful TWIN TOWERS. The panoramic photos are just not the same without it.

This is a great photo, if you did not tell, I would not know that it is not the original.

Thank you sooo much for your contribution! :-)

Tony Reid, on July 25, 2008, said:

Thank you for your kind words, BollaBorcsa, they are very much appreciated. I hope many more people find the shot as interesting as you do.

Kinds regards, Tony

MattZ1318, on July 26, 2008, said:

Nice shot.

Tony Reid, on July 26, 2008, said:

Thanks for your comment MattZ

Cheers, Tony

Shots for July Vote

Scally, on August 8, 2008, said:

I,ve posted a shot of these Towers,1999, taken with a Ricoh 35mm reflex, didn,t fair any better than the towers long gone.

Tony Reid, on August 9, 2008, said:

Scally - Have you considered scanning your old shots so you can post them on here?

Cheers, Tony

Shots for August Vote

Scally, on August 11, 2008, said:

Tony there,s 1,000,s of shots of this area in panoramio, doubt if there,s any room left in the map and if you think that one,s grainy>>>>>>>>. All that bloody rain of yours has moved up to the West Scotland,have,na seen the Sun for a week,and the rain,s so heavy it,s making new Lochs and bursting old dams. scally

Tony Reid, on August 11, 2008, said:

Probably not, **Scally, so one more won't hurt. Anyway, I thought I'd share the pic regardless.

The rain is now falling very heavily here as well.

Cheers, Tony

Shots for August Vote

Scally, on August 12, 2008, said:

Right I,ll hunt one out ,But If you Laugh!!!!!!

Tony Reid, on August 12, 2008, said:

The rain is bsically stopped - just the occasional light drizzle. Plus I have noticed it is getting lighter earlier in the mornings now - around 7am.

Cheers, Tony

Scally, on August 12, 2008, said:

Well it,s still drizzling here and it,s getting darker every day, Do you never get those frighting Post French Atomic test skies now? They were some sights,What skies you could have been posting in them days, never mind I believe they left a legacy of Strontium90 on the hills surrounding Wellington, that will not fully decade for 50,000 yrs. cheers scally,

Tony Reid, on August 13, 2008, said:

The French weren't really welcome here after they sank the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbour.

Apparently NZ is Nuclear Free (and proud of it) since 1985

Cheers, Tony

Scally, on August 13, 2008, said:

You remember the Warrior? and the perpatrators got picked up by a french Sub? tony are you older than me??? :D scally

Tony Reid, on August 14, 2008, said:

The Rainbow Warrior was sunk in 1985 so I remember that. I went on board the Warrior in Lerwick in the late 70s.

Cheers, tony

©polytropos, on August 25, 2008, said:

Great shot.

You went there in the same year as me. It's incredible, but I went there again exactly one year before the terribly attack!

Tony Reid, on August 26, 2008, said:

Thank you polytropos. It was such an iconic landmark - you could see them for miles.

I'll have some more shots from around this time coming soon.

Cheers, Tony in New Zealand

Scally, on September 11, 2008, said:

Don,t have any this close good shot tony

Tony Reid, on September 11, 2008, said:

Scally - Thanks for that. It's 20 years old, grainy and taken on a 110 camera, but I still think its a great shot.

Cheers, Tony in New Zealand

Tony Reid, on September 11, 2008, said:

Sept 11, 2008

For all those who have posted on this shot previously, I have a set of new Twin Tower posted.

Cheers, Tony in New Zealand

HAJEX, on September 15, 2008, said:

Great collection of the Twin Towers and the view from it. It was a beautiful gesture to post it on the NYC forum on 9-11!

Tony Reid, on September 16, 2008, said:

Thank you for your kind words HAJEX. It was the least I could do.

Cheers, Tony in New Zealand

罗布泊, on December 14, 2008, said:

Hello, Tony Reid, a good floor, this high-ah. Well recently? Prior to wish you a happy Christmas Day. Greetings from China's Xinjiang. Your friend Lop Nur

Tony Reid, on December 15, 2008, said:

你好我的朋友罗布泊

我很高兴你喜欢我的高层建筑。

托尼

Tony Reid, on December 15, 2008, said:

911 views

©polytropos, on December 16, 2008, said:

4.1 x 911 views. :)

Tony Reid, on December 16, 2008, said:

You have a great view there, Wim

Cheers, Tony in New Zealand

©polytropos, on December 22, 2008, said:

... sorry, my name is poly. ;-)

Tony Reid, on December 22, 2008, said:

doh! Poly!

=)

MoMof4, on December 24, 2008, said:

Were you here? I came to the US in 1987. I've been on the top of the Twin Towers. I miss it soo much now. The Downtown is not the same without it.

Barbara

Tony Reid, on December 25, 2008, said:

This shot was taken in 1988, Barbara.

I haven't been in NYC since about 1991/2

Merry Christmas from New Zealand

Cheers, Tony

㋡

DaTaJoPe, on December 26, 2008, said:

How long is the flight from new Zealand to NYC?

Tony Reid, on December 26, 2008, said:

Flight to Auckland

Flight to LAX

Flight to NYC

All up about a 17h in-air flight time, DaTaJoPe

Cheers, Tony in New Zealand

picsonthemove, on December 30, 2008, said:

Bingo - congrats to 1.000 views

Ciao

picsonthemove

My top shot

Tony Reid, on December 30, 2008, said:

My 24th shot to pass 1,000 views, and my last one for 2008. My first shot to pass 1,000 views was on Sept 12 2008.

Cheers, Tony

Bubbling Under

picsonthemove, on December 30, 2008, said:

That's a tough competition, I've 25 and one with only 999 views to go .... ;-))

Ciao

picsonthemove

by the way, I've to admit I've never been to New York - good shot

Tony Reid, on December 31, 2008, said:

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

It is 1st January, 2009

All the very best in the coming year to all that posted on my shots!!

Cheers, Tony in New Zealand