A snapshot of NYC

These pics are over a month old now, so it's high time they were blogged about. I took a lot of photos in New York (for me, anyway) and as a local friend was flicking through them on my camera while I was there, she commented on how it is always interesting to see what people who don't live there choose to photograph. In particular, she mentioned my fascination with the water towers on top of many of the buildings, and the chains for locking up bicycles. In Vancouver, most people who like their bike to be there when they get back us a U-lock, whereas the New Yorkers seem to prefer a heavy duty chain and a solid padlock.




One of the more touristy activities was going to the Top of the Rock viewing platform. But it was such a clear day that it was well worth it. And not very crowded. Nicole was leaning against the glass looking out, looking like she was morphing with her reflection.




An incredible view, and a brilliantly clear day.




Always a lot of roadwork happening.




The heavy duty chains preferred by New York City cyclists.




I was really impressed with how this shot turned out. All I wanted to do was get some traffic blurring past, but the combination of the light from the full moon and the glow of the city on the clouds give it a great atmosphere.




One of many water towers.




A portrait of Josh on the New York Water Taxi heading out to Long Island City. It's difficult to catch Josh unaware - he has a sixth sense about when a lens is pointed in his direction.




Beer at MoMA PS1 - somehow this sums up the whole experience, which was fairly surreal.