JJ's Photoblog
Cable Car
Posted by JJ (Jersey City, United States) on 31 December 2008 in Cityscape & Urban.
This is the cable car that runs from Manhattan to Roosevelt Island, taken just after my walk through Central park and heading to office looked down the street and saw this view and though it was worth a shot
Happy New year to All
Thank you for taking the time to visit. I really appreciate all your comments, and welcome any critique as I am learning the art of photography, and having a blast with it
Getting ready for a work trip from the 29th so may not be able to check all your posts but will do as and when I can
EYES WIDE SHUT from United Kingdom
There's a sense of 'War of the worlds', like giant metal warriors entering the city with dastardly deeds on their minds. What a beautiful capture against the golden hue, absolutely stunning. Fisrt class JJ
Hey, may I wish you and your family a very Happy New Year, and I hope much happiness and laughter comes your way
31 Dec 2008 5:06am
PD from Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Very interesting colors - the yellow in the top of the frame, then the red in the lower part. Nice job.
31 Dec 2008 5:20am
Monique from Koh Samui, Thailand
I'm afraid of heights but this looks great, the silhouettes of the construction against the evening sky is wonderful.
31 Dec 2008 6:02am
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
I love this gritty (yet warm) feel. Amazing colour and silhouettes...love this one JJ!
All the best for 2009 to you!
31 Dec 2008 6:16am
james from portland, United States
They look like giants, very mean (orange sky) and mad (eyes in the cars) not to be provoked. Yes, worth a shot.
31 Dec 2008 6:16am
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Against the light they look like giants! I like the colors very much.
31 Dec 2008 6:22am
Liang from San Francisco, United States
I like how you took a shot of this at this time of the day, very nice silhouette view!
31 Dec 2008 6:25am
aubry from Montpellier, France
Very nice light..for the end of 2008...
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009
31 Dec 2008 7:38am
gelfoto from Madrid, Spain
Impressive to get late. Pretty light. The game of shades is perfect.
Happy New year
31 Dec 2008 7:39am
Florence from Paris, France
A splendid morning honey light ! What a fine and clever image. Powerful and brilliant composition. I wish you all the best for the year to come, for you and all of yours.
31 Dec 2008 8:01am
Bredis from Västra Götaland, Sweden
I wish you a really good new photo year in 2009.
Best regards
Kent
31 Dec 2008 8:13am
Nicholas from Shah Alam, Malaysia
Another awesome shot :) Happy New Year and hope 2009 bring you even greater pictures!
31 Dec 2008 9:59am
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
This backlight shot is really beautiful…
31 Dec 2008 10:09am
Elaine- from Canada
neat shot, we only have those going up the side of a mountain, and one of them collapsed a couple weeks ago, sending people plummeting... nice shot of these ones tho...
31 Dec 2008 10:44am
k@ from Paris, France
Love that pic and those warm yellow tones of yours - wish you a yellow end of year !
31 Dec 2008 10:49am
Mohammadreza Rezania from Tehran, Iran
impressive shot, like evening sky and those silhouettes, nice work ...
31 Dec 2008 11:13am
Olivier Jules from Lanciano, Italy
another great picture! beautiful perspective and tones
31 Dec 2008 11:15am
Alaukika from Pune, India
Is it the same one they used in Dark Water? I like the framing of the shot.
31 Dec 2008 11:40am
grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom
Crikey what an electric coloured sky
Happy New Year
31 Dec 2008 12:04pm
Scene by Sharon Photography from Kingston, Ontario, Canada
I agree with those before me - I have never been on a cable car, but judging by the height, I know I would be terrified.
31 Dec 2008 12:11pm
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Wish you an happy new year full of happiness !!
Here we go for a new year of pleasure on Aminus... with you i hope !!
31 Dec 2008 2:30pm
hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong
Wow, that's terrific JJ! Wonderful city shot!
All the best for 2009!!!
31 Dec 2008 2:48pm
john4jack from Corvallis, United States
Terrific shot. Gorgeous colors. Peace, love and joy, JJ, to you and to those you love.
31 Dec 2008 3:27pm
Don Wiley from spokane, United States
I like this view with the bright sky silhouetting the cable towers. Fine shot. Happy New Year!
31 Dec 2008 3:44pm
Chris from Jefferson City, United States
Looks like a tricky shot in that light. Wonderful job...glad you chanced it! Have a safe and prosperous 2009 JJ!
31 Dec 2008 3:57pm
marc from Halluin, France
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ANS FRIENDS!!
Friendly, Marc
31 Dec 2008 4:01pm
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
Definitely worth a shot. It's quite a beautiful scene. Happy New Year.
31 Dec 2008 4:18pm
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Wow what a super shot! the light and industrial lights are superb!!!
31 Dec 2008 4:27pm
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
Definitely worth a shot. Like a huge meccano set.
Have a Happy and Safe New Year.
31 Dec 2008 4:34pm
Pixim from Nice, France
That is there, they arrive ... Happy new year to you and yours
31 Dec 2008 4:39pm
Camiller from Lisboa, Portugal
Beautiful shot. I like the tones, the compoistion!
Happy New Year JJ.
31 Dec 2008 5:12pm
Phototherapy from Switzerland
Beautiful take, I love these silhouttes in the flood!
Happy New Year, JJ, all the best to your for 2009!
Charles
31 Dec 2008 5:23pm
Suzanne from Huntington Bch, United States
Wow, this is a very powerful image. Love the little star thingy in the foreground. Happy New Year.
31 Dec 2008 6:24pm
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
With the buildings - this looks like what it is - but I had no idea this exsisted. I have to get back to The East this year. Thanks, JJ ---- Have a warm, wonderful and very Happy New Year!
31 Dec 2008 6:42pm
613photo from DALLAS, United States
I've always wanted to ride these but never got around to it. Someday maybe I'll get back to NYC. Great photo. Nice sunset and silhouette effect plus the buildings form sort of a canyon view.
31 Dec 2008 7:17pm
Craig from United Kingdom
Cool shot and great colour again, not sure I'd want to travel on it mind you!!
Happy New year to you and yours, hope it's good to you. Keep up the great images and thanks for stopping by and commenting.
31 Dec 2008 8:28pm
PeterFH from Gothenburg, Sweden
I had no idea such things existed in New York. Very impressive constructions, nicely captured against a beautiful background. Have a Happy New Year.
31 Dec 2008 8:32pm
John from Eureka, United States
Again a nice point of view. I'm going to post an image Jan.1,09 asking the question "Is this a photograph"?
It's similar to todays image. If you have time I would like to hear your comment.
31 Dec 2008 9:08pm
Francesc B. from région parisienne, France
Great light and atmosphere.
Happy new year !
31 Dec 2008 9:19pm
Benoit Darrieux from Clermont Ferrand, France
Hi JJ ! I like this one, metallic structures looks like giants robots, and the warm colors gives a futurist impression. Well done. Thanks for your comments by the way, I appreciate. Wish you the Best for 2009.
31 Dec 2008 10:04pm
AC from New York, United States
Love the golden-yellow glow in this snap. Great composition and use of silhouettes.
31 Dec 2008 10:16pm
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
For me, the lone Xmas decoration bottom left is the special treat in this . . Happy New Year to You and Yours !
31 Dec 2008 11:44pm
aadesanya from United States
Nice moody shot J.. though it's a mood that I do want to be reminded of.. those early morning commutes to NYC ;o) Happy New year in advance
1 Jan 2009 1:30am
One from Açores, Portugal
Another excellent shot, beautiful lighting ! Congratulations !
A very good year in 2009 for exceptional photography !
1 Jan 2009 2:35am
Zing from Hamilton, New Zealand
Wonderful golden colour, love the silhouettes. Happy New Year!
1 Jan 2009 3:55am
Nina from Hamburg, Germany
A superb shot with such fantastic colors!
... I wish you a very Happy New Year! :)
1 Jan 2009 4:02am
Lynne's Somewhat Invented Life from United States
I missed this one! It's very beautiful. Thank you, once again.
7 Jan 2009 6:44am
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