Thanks Marilyn. The topography of that area is interesting; especially from a photographer's point of view. The Palisades (steep vertical cliffs) isolate Edgewater and block any westward view from the river. That means no sunsets is the price you pay for the luscious view of the City.
Fort Lee sits atop the Palisades, and my place was about a miles' flight for the proverbial crow. I had a choice between the River view from above (really gorgeous) or a westward horizon.
I chose the latter, and I was rewarded with some magnificent sunsets. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
I spent four years in NYC, always near the Hudson. The first year I lived in International House, just beyond the tiny park immediately north of Riverside Church, but my view was east. Then when I returned to the city to study again after working for two years, I lived in the Barnard College residence hall because I had a part-time job there. It was just north of 116th, extending from Broadway to the next street which was one block from Riverside Drive. There was an odd, wide intersection: the building across the street to the west had a curved facade, so although my view was not broad, I saw more than I would have otherwise of the edge of Riverside Park, and of NJ across the way. Since I'm not a city girl, that bit of the semi-natural world helped keep me sane as I worked on my PhD! I think I may even have a few slides that I hope I'll find this winter ...
I know the streets you're describing. You're more of a City-girl than you think. Those parklands are there because no one (or at least very few) people can take the cement, tall buildings and pavement all the time.
Thank you for the compliment Herr Sonstiges, and for the yesslow star. I took a fe moments to visit your pages, and I am even more complimented by what I saw. you have a great gift as a photographer. I will be visiting again soon.
Thanks adrenaline. This is a much more interesting photo when it can be viewed in it's original size, a function which I don't seem able to do right now. I hope you can view it that way.
Comments
Marilyn Whiteley, on December 11, 2007, said:
You're right--a breathtaking view! Also a fine photo to remember it by!
Hank Waxman, on December 12, 2007, said:
Thanks Marilyn. The topography of that area is interesting; especially from a photographer's point of view. The Palisades (steep vertical cliffs) isolate Edgewater and block any westward view from the river. That means no sunsets is the price you pay for the luscious view of the City.
Fort Lee sits atop the Palisades, and my place was about a miles' flight for the proverbial crow. I had a choice between the River view from above (really gorgeous) or a westward horizon.
I chose the latter, and I was rewarded with some magnificent sunsets. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
Cheers,
Hank
Marilyn Whiteley, on December 12, 2007, said:
I spent four years in NYC, always near the Hudson. The first year I lived in International House, just beyond the tiny park immediately north of Riverside Church, but my view was east. Then when I returned to the city to study again after working for two years, I lived in the Barnard College residence hall because I had a part-time job there. It was just north of 116th, extending from Broadway to the next street which was one block from Riverside Drive. There was an odd, wide intersection: the building across the street to the west had a curved facade, so although my view was not broad, I saw more than I would have otherwise of the edge of Riverside Park, and of NJ across the way. Since I'm not a city girl, that bit of the semi-natural world helped keep me sane as I worked on my PhD! I think I may even have a few slides that I hope I'll find this winter ...
Cheers, Marilyn
Hank Waxman, on December 12, 2007, said:
I know the streets you're describing. You're more of a City-girl than you think. Those parklands are there because no one (or at least very few) people can take the cement, tall buildings and pavement all the time.
Cheers,
Hank
rmaaj, on December 14, 2007, said:
Thanks for allowing me to look out your window,the web is truly a gift. Randy in Tulsa,OK.
Hank Waxman, on December 15, 2007, said:
You're welcome, Randy. Thanks for stopping by ,and commenting.
Hank
Herr Sonstiges, on December 15, 2007, said:
A very good night shot! A yellow star for it.
Greetings!
H.S.
Hank Waxman, on December 15, 2007, said:
Thank you for the compliment Herr Sonstiges, and for the yesslow star. I took a fe moments to visit your pages, and I am even more complimented by what I saw. you have a great gift as a photographer. I will be visiting again soon.
Hank
adrenaline, on March 28, 2008, said:
It's a good view. Great job on taking the picture. You're a really good photographer!
Hank Waxman, on March 28, 2008, said:
Thanks adrenaline. This is a much more interesting photo when it can be viewed in it's original size, a function which I don't seem able to do right now. I hope you can view it that way.
Thanks again,
Hank
Frunc, on August 23, 2008, said:
You're a funny guy... Nice view you got. I live in Italy (Monza), looking towards the mountains, but it doesn't match you place.
Hank Waxman, on August 23, 2008, said:
Nice view I had. I don't live there anymore, Frunc. I moved out almost four years ago, and this shot was taken on my last night in that condo.
Hank
~A.R.T~ (^_^), on May 25, 2009, said:
Fantastic snap....
Greetings from INDIA....
Hank Waxman, on May 25, 2009, said:
Greetings A.R. It was actually about five snaps, stitched together...on of my earliest attempts. Thanks for the kind words.
Hank