Inspiration: This is my beast of a city. My concrete jungle of a home. An aerial view. A view that leaves me feeling overwhelmed yet confident, small yet proud and mighty at the same time. January 2010 marks the beginning of my tenth year in the city that has changed me and my life forever.
« The Day After | Main | Seasons 2009: Spring »
December 27, 2009
Comments
You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post.
Verify your Comment
Previewing your Comment
This is only a preview. Your comment has not yet been posted.
Your comment could not be posted. Error type:
Your comment has been posted. Post another comment
As a final step before posting your comment, enter the letters and numbers you see in the image below. This prevents automated programs from posting comments.
Having trouble reading this image? View an alternate.
Check this out . . .
May 2012
The Photodiarist® In Color
© 2009-2012 The Photodiarist®. All rights reserved.
I love NY too!!!
Posted by: Antonio Barros | December 27, 2009 at 06:16 AM
awesome pictures. i haven't been to NY yet. i sooo wanna goo
Posted by: amalie | December 27, 2009 at 07:37 AM
Stunning! I've lived in New York for almost 7 years now, and still wake up every morning with the same excitement I had when my mom brought me here as a kid. Such energy and beauty! Did you shoot these from the Empire State Building? Can you believe I've never gone up there?!?
- Catherine at Littlehouse of Style
http://littlehouseofstyle.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Catherine | December 27, 2009 at 08:54 AM
I visited NY when I was 7. being from a super small town I thought I would be super scared of the big city, but I was not. I was in awe the entire time and fell in love with the city. I felt safe there... LA will never make me feel that way how ever much I try to like that city.
I would love to visit it now but until then I can enjoy it through your eyes! Super rad pictures!
Posted by: cristi | December 27, 2009 at 10:20 AM
omg. these are amazing. gorgeous. I love the shadows in 2, and the depth and perspective in 4.
When I saw the title, I immediately heard the chorus of Empire State of Mind (maybe that was your intention)... great post.
Posted by: Jules | December 27, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Oh wow!! Did you take these? Where? How? These are fantastic!!!
Posted by: judy@judyaldridge.com | December 27, 2009 at 11:02 AM
Hi Judy - I did take them. . . from the Empire State Building. Thank you.
Jules - I did that on purpose:-)
Cristi - you should definitely visit again. I have never been able to fall in love with LA either . . . San Francisco, yes - LA, not so much.
Catherine - I've been up twice now but only this year!
Thanks Amalie and Antonio!
Posted by: The Photodiarist | December 27, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Sometimes it feels so big and expansive that I fear I'll never be able to get through everything and everyone. And then there are times when I feel like I've outgrown this little town and am searching for more. It oscillates. And I love that :) Thanks for each and every post, they really make my day!
Posted by: Melissa | December 27, 2009 at 02:56 PM
Those pictures really ARE great. I visited New York with my family four years ago and fell in love. This December I came back and I was again thrilled about this city, its loud and quiet, exciting and cozy sides! I so wish to come to this city for a longer time however with living in Germany it won't be that easy. Now I finally found your perfect blog with the right New York feeling! Thank you very much. Have a great rest of 2009 and I am very much looking forward to your work in 2010.
Posted by: Theresa | December 27, 2009 at 05:00 PM
oh i love new york, i'm coming back in september but wish i was there to experience the winter!
Posted by: selena | December 28, 2009 at 03:30 AM
I can't really take in how huge that city is! living and shooting there must mean a neverending stream of photo-opportunities... great shots!
Posted by: minimodi | December 28, 2009 at 04:50 AM
i have saved visiting empire state building to my almost last evening in new york city. when i was standing in the line to buy a ticket huge storm has begun and guards have cancelled seightseeing. isn't it ironic ? thanks to your post finally i can see what i have missed. breathtaking ! i don't know when i come back to nyc, but i am so glad that i can admire its charm & feel its vibe through your eyes. i am so glad !
i know it's personal, but i am wondering where do you orginally come from ? ;)
xx
Posted by: Isabella | December 28, 2009 at 06:45 AM
Amazing amazing shots! I was in new york for 5 days 2 years ago and cannot wait to go back. I completely fell in love with the place!
Posted by: rosa | December 28, 2009 at 11:59 AM
really like these pics.....
Posted by: sofiasophie | December 28, 2009 at 05:19 PM
These photographs leave me breathless! I love NY with all its energy og possibilities. A stark contrast to my tiny hometown in Norway... You are a great photographer. Looking at your pictures always makes me thoughtful and happy.
Posted by: Tall girl | December 30, 2009 at 11:30 AM
It still hurts, not to be able to see the Towers... But beautiful photos. I miss NY, I really do.
Posted by: Style Spy | January 5, 2010 at 09:52 AM
Style Spy -- I totally agree with you. I don't think that we will ever forget the Twin Towers - what they looked like in our skyline and the day they came down. Seared in my memory.
Posted by: The Photodiarist | January 5, 2010 at 09:57 AM
these photos are truly amazing, you make them look a bit scary yet very exciting at the same time. i like how you described your feelings, they really fit the pictures well. thank you for having such a great photoblog!
Posted by: Jade | January 10, 2010 at 01:14 PM
What a mighty city. All those beautiful buidlings, I wonder who is sitting behind all those little windows.
Posted by: Biana | June 10, 2010 at 04:58 PM