Yesterday we had some of the best weather in New York City I’ve seen since sometime in June. Low humidity, sunny, breezy, cool. I was inspired to turn off the internet and head out to some of my neighborhood writing spots, but before I did, I grabbed the camera and took a few (dozen) photos. I told myself I’d take some panorama shots of Manhattan from Brooklyn on the next low humidity day because what people say about New York is true — when it’s muggy, there’s a definite haze. Luckily the weather cooperated… and luckily, I figured out how to use Photoshop to stitch panoramas together!
Here’s the noon shot I took from the roof:
Williamsburg Bridge to Empire State Building, July 2010
A non-panoramic shot:
Looking south at the Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, and Brooklyn Bridge; downtown Brooklyn is to the left, downtown Manhattan to the right (including the East Village & farther away, the Financial District)
Then, later, from the pier:
The clouds darkened the image... but they might be the best part.
I love New York. Love, love, love.
And, because I can — Rachel the five month old kitten.
Yep. Lots of adorable kitten right there. (And yes, she has a flying squirrel toy she is intent upon eviscerating one day. My little predator.)
Kristan
/ 31 July 2010SUCH a pretty kitty! And what a gorgeous panorama shot. *jealous*
From Kristan’s [type]: Scenes from three simultaneous worlds
Jess Tudor
/ 1 August 2010Love that first shot! And the last one. *sucker for kitteh pics*
Yesterday was the best weather we’ve seen since, yah, May. We were having a picnic, too, so it worked out perfectly. :)
From Jess Tudor’s [type]: Frippery
Sara Raasch
/ 1 August 2010WOW! Who knew New York could look so pretty?
From Sara Raasch’s [type]: Project Nothing
Shari
/ 3 August 2010I LOVE those NYC snapshots. No matter how many times I go there, the unique beauty of it never ceases to amaze me. It’s almost like its own little world with this unbelievable energy and spirit. Your pictures capture that so well!!
From Shari’s [type]: Characters Or friends
Rebecca @ Diary of a Virgin Novelist
/ 3 August 2010What great pictures! What part of Brooklyn do you live in (or is that creepy to ask?)
I am already lamenting the loss of that beautiful weather.
From Rebecca @ Diary of a Virgin Novelist’s [type]: Writing- The End
erin f. danehy
/ 3 August 2010Not creepy! We’ve lived in Williamsburg since the spring. Before that we lived in Manhattan. But as I’ve heard many a Brooklyn-dweller say since: When you live in Manhattan you’re paying for the real estate but you can’t get a view like this!