on the m104: monochrome monday

monochrome monday

Another view of the
city from
The High Line

for more monochromes, visit host Aileni's Monochrome site

60 Bus Stops:

Aileni said...: The Empire State Building might have been superceeded in height but it is still highly recogniseable.; Monday, July 6, 2009 6:21:00 AM EDT
Dagrun said...: Great lines and depth.; Monday, July 6, 2009 6:47:00 AM EDT
judi said...: It is a gritty shot, I mean that it is like a "Rocky" kind of building, as in Yo, Adrian.; Monday, July 6, 2009 6:48:00 AM EDT
Country Girl said...: Iconic.

But not ironic.

I need a gin and tonic.; Monday, July 6, 2009 6:52:00 AM EDT
B SQUARED said...: I never fail to see a water tower in virtually all shots of the city skyline.; Monday, July 6, 2009 7:32:00 AM EDT
michael bird said...: Nifty, Daryl. I love the contrast between all the verticals and the horizontals and then the jagged drippings on the roof's edge of the near building...; Monday, July 6, 2009 7:33:00 AM EDT
Gaston Studio said...: Love to see that beautiful old building in the middle of that glass monstrosity and the construction.; Monday, July 6, 2009 7:33:00 AM EDT
bobbie said...: Love the idea of the High Line. Wish I could visit it. great views.; Monday, July 6, 2009 7:51:00 AM EDT
Greensboro Daily Photo said...: Always nice to start the week with a city view! Great capture.; Monday, July 6, 2009 8:29:00 AM EDT
Sandy said...: I love water towers! Nice banner. Gee, that looks familiar! LOL; Monday, July 6, 2009 8:30:00 AM EDT
Erin said...: like this very much...
awe..some capture ms. daryl.; Monday, July 6, 2009 8:44:00 AM EDT
Joyce said...: I need a visit to the High Line and I am laughing at your husband and Sully joke on your sidebar:)
Joyce; Monday, July 6, 2009 8:56:00 AM EDT
Dianne said...: I love what judi said - it IS a gritty shot, and that is perfect for NY; Monday, July 6, 2009 8:58:00 AM EDT
Mental P Mama said...: Can. Not. Wait.; Monday, July 6, 2009 9:06:00 AM EDT
Vita Stunder said...: Great lines and depth Daryl.

Can't wait to visit N.Y!
Have a great week.

Anna; Monday, July 6, 2009 9:17:00 AM EDT
Jacob said...: You do these so well. The play of light and dark, the intersecting lines, the shadows, the tall vs. the short...

It really works well, Daryl! Just superb!; Monday, July 6, 2009 9:21:00 AM EDT
Fat, frumpy and fifty... said...: that's a great shot of the empire state!? taken from a plain roof top...no frills, this is what it is, and it looks fine to me...if only I were there..
a cagoule..is a rain jacket favoured by walkers and those who live in wet? areas

http://www.upandunder.co.uk/images/notes/contractcag.jpg; Monday, July 6, 2009 9:36:00 AM EDT
Asthmagirl said...: What a great shot! Basic yet appealing...

Nice!; Monday, July 6, 2009 9:46:00 AM EDT
magiceye said...: the greyness of the cityscape does not take away the grandeur of the empire state building
well composed shot!; Monday, July 6, 2009 10:02:00 AM EDT
floreta said...: love the roughness of the city.; Monday, July 6, 2009 10:41:00 AM EDT
regina said...: This post has been removed by the author.; Monday, July 6, 2009 10:44:00 AM EDT
Regina said...: Nice subject. Great shot.
Made me remember NYC.
Regina; Monday, July 6, 2009 10:47:00 AM EDT
slim said...: I like the view! I would never sleep if I lived there . . . so much to photograph . . . so many angles and light plays.; Monday, July 6, 2009 10:48:00 AM EDT
TexasRed said...: I love the layout of the black & white, but love it even more all art-y in your header!; Monday, July 6, 2009 10:49:00 AM EDT
imom said...: Wonderful shot! I really need to do some black and white shooting!; Monday, July 6, 2009 10:58:00 AM EDT
Living on the Spit said...: The Empire State Building gives the photo a sort of crown, if you will...peeking out, saying "here I am".

I also like the dribs of color washing down on the building on the left.; Monday, July 6, 2009 11:02:00 AM EDT
Mama Zen said...: Amazing shot!; Monday, July 6, 2009 11:45:00 AM EDT
Akelamalu said...: Yet another amazing shot Daryl. :); Monday, July 6, 2009 12:53:00 PM EDT
mielikki said...: very cool; Monday, July 6, 2009 1:06:00 PM EDT
RuneE said...: Ideal for monochrome - lots of vertical and horizontal lines - nice perspective.; Monday, July 6, 2009 1:12:00 PM EDT
aims said...: I imagine looking at the famous Empire State Building becomes an everyday - not really noticeable - sight - much like looking at the Rocky Mountains or the ocean every single day.

Still - for those of us who don't get to see any of this regularly - it is an amazing sight.; Monday, July 6, 2009 2:14:00 PM EDT
Robynn's Ravings said...: Looks like a shot from an old movie. I remember standing on the deck at the Empire State building about 20 years ago. What a thrill. My one and only trip to NYC. :); Monday, July 6, 2009 2:28:00 PM EDT
Dragonstar said...: So many contrasts - texture, size, shade... Not a standard view!; Monday, July 6, 2009 3:44:00 PM EDT
Liz said...: A great shot with lots of different angles and shades.; Monday, July 6, 2009 4:05:00 PM EDT
bettyl said...: Great photo, as usual! I love your vision of the city.; Monday, July 6, 2009 6:25:00 PM EDT
david mcmahon said...: Wonderful view because it's so different.; Monday, July 6, 2009 7:15:00 PM EDT
Jeane said...: nice! however, I like the header rendition even more!; Monday, July 6, 2009 7:57:00 PM EDT
Your EG Tour Guide said...: I must admit that I've never seen the Empire State Building from this angle. You live in such a photogenic world.; Monday, July 6, 2009 8:10:00 PM EDT
Flea said...: I don't see it. I don't see your siggy.

I'd like a gin and tonic, too, please.; Monday, July 6, 2009 11:18:00 PM EDT
TSannie said...: Can't WAIT to see that!

And do get Kate a G & T when you see her. She obviously needs one...or two... ;-); Monday, July 6, 2009 11:41:00 PM EDT
napaboaniya said...: Nicely done in monochrome fitting the cityscape perfectly :); Tuesday, July 7, 2009 1:21:00 AM EDT
Hilary said...: Wha a great shot.. and perfect how you've played with it for your header. Love it!

And congrats on David's POTD. :); Tuesday, July 7, 2009 5:50:00 AM EDT
Merisi said...: Beautiful images,
so many stories behind all these windows!

Congratulations on being on David's Post of the Day list today! :-); Tuesday, July 7, 2009 6:17:00 AM EDT
Gaston Studio said...: Congrats on POTD Contender!; Tuesday, July 7, 2009 7:43:00 AM EDT
Craig Glenn said...: Very nice, love that shot!

Congrats on POTD!

Craig Glenn; Tuesday, July 7, 2009 9:35:00 AM EDT
Carver said...: That's a stunning shot. I also enjoyed your toon in the next post.; Tuesday, July 7, 2009 9:37:00 AM EDT
Martha said...: Love this shot! Wish I could visit!; Tuesday, July 7, 2009 9:42:00 AM EDT
Maggie May said...: Lovely monochrome. I really love it and it reminds me of the times before colour photos (except for the very rich)
Congratulations on POTD mention.

I also liked the cartoon!; Tuesday, July 7, 2009 9:53:00 AM EDT
Moannie said...: Here from Davids POTD for which mucho congratulations. I love this shot and monochrome is so...moody and Deco.; Tuesday, July 7, 2009 10:13:00 AM EDT
Mojo said...: Love the contrast between the stateliness of the background and the grit of the foreground. Distance hides dirt, I tell ya.

Nice one!; Tuesday, July 7, 2009 10:14:00 AM EDT
Brian Miller said...: wow. incredible shot. truly worthy of the POTD mention!; Tuesday, July 7, 2009 12:04:00 PM EDT
Elizabeth Bradley said...: This shot truly is all about New York City. Well done, and congrats on the POTD.; Tuesday, July 7, 2009 4:13:00 PM EDT
joo said...: Your blog is superb! Congratulations on POTD:); Tuesday, July 7, 2009 5:00:00 PM EDT
ds said...: And now I am back to congratulate YOU!!! Well done!!; Tuesday, July 7, 2009 5:25:00 PM EDT
Pseudonymous High School Teacher said...: Glad I followed the POTD link.; Tuesday, July 7, 2009 11:27:00 PM EDT
Carletta said...: Lots of contrasts here even in monochrome.
Great shot Daryl!
Congrats on the POTD mention.; Tuesday, July 7, 2009 11:27:00 PM EDT
Bengbeng said...: great shot from an arty angle; Wednesday, July 8, 2009 4:05:00 AM EDT
Katney said...: Did I tell you how much I like the new header? this reminded me.; Wednesday, July 8, 2009 9:28:00 AM EDT
Louise said...: LOVE.IT!!; Wednesday, July 8, 2009 11:31:00 PM EDT
Louis la Vache said...: Interesting contrasts in textures. This shot wouldn't be nearly so fine in color...; Thursday, July 9, 2009 1:50:00 AM EDT

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