The Way I See It (Blog)

Posts tagged with architecture

1. Manhattan Blue in Black and White: A Bridge Less Traveled

   2019-08-05 16:48:25 UTC

   If you know me you know I love all of New York City’s bridges. The Brooklyn Bridge is, of course, iconic — the neo-Gothic tan stone architecture and hybrid suspension/cable-stay design are awe inspiring. John Roebling created a true masterpiece. And, for a number of personal reasons the Brooklyn Bridge…

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2. Oculus800

   2018-09-09 01:58:00 UTC

   Another round of photos created at the Oculus. This time all taken on Ilford HP5+ film (at 800 ASA), shot with a Minolta XD-5 and Minolta 28mm f/2.8. Developed in HC-110, dilution E. For more film photography, follow me on Instagram.

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3. Ilford HP5+ for Architecture? Yes, Please

   2018-07-07 04:36:27 UTC

   Normally when I shoot architecture (outdoor) on film I use a slower film. One of my favorites for this task – no, my very favorite – is Rollei Retro 80s. I also liked Acros 100, but we know how that story has played out The last time I had the…

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4. Seeing the Light in Grand Central Terminal

   2018-06-24 06:07:23 UTC

   The natural light that beams into New York’s Grand Central Terminal today is nothing like those monstrous shafts that bombarded the place 75 years ago. It’s unfortunate, I suppose, but that doesn’t mean Grand Central has lost all its luster. I could, in fact, argue that present-day Grand Central’s subtler…

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5. Yankee Stadium: A Legend in the Making

   2017-05-24 05:31:19 UTC

   The old Yankee Stadium — the house that Babe built, the home of the Evil Empire — is steeped in baseball lore. Actually, it may be among the most renowned stadiums in history, irrespective of sport. I sometimes wonder, though, if I should even refer to it as “old” Yankee…

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