The Chrysler building is my second favorite skyscraper in Manhattan, and the finest example of Art Deco architecture of all the world's skyscrapers. For a brief year, it was the world's tallest building and was Chrysler Corporation's world headquarters from 1930 until the mid-1950's.
I took this image from Queens, looking over the East River.
P.S. I am going to be somewhat "off the grid" for a week or so, with very limited internet access and no computer. I will try to post more New York pics while I am gone if possible. When I return, I should have some interesting images from Mexico!
@boogie Thanks, Mags. @peterdegraaff Thank you, Peter - glad you caught that little bit of irony. I waited quite a while to get the boat in the shot, I think it was worth the wait!
@allisonrap Thanks so much, Allison - this began as a color image and I converted it to b&w and played with it for a while. Glad you like it! I'm going to be somewhat "off the grid" for a week or so but when I return I should have some interesting images!
Stunning shot Danny and the b&W really adds to the mood of the city. I want to got with you all the next time you visit your son. I've always wanted to see it.
@cdonohoue Thank you, Cathy - you are welcome to come along with me next time - NYC is a photographer's dream come true! @sanfil Thanks so much, Sandra!
This is tremendous. i'm going to be fussy though. I would love it so much more without the boat. Your B+W is so crisp, the focus so amazingly sharp and the buildings just pop out of that sky. I lovel the Chrysler building. A world icon.
@seanoneill Thanks, Sean. I actually waited for the boat to be just in the right place as I thought it would add quite a bit of visual impact to the cityscape. Appreciate your comments!
@nikkic Thank you, Nikki!
@peterdegraaff Thank you, Peter - glad you caught that little bit of irony. I waited quite a while to get the boat in the shot, I think it was worth the wait!
@sanfil Thanks so much, Sandra!
@marieooi Thanks, Marie!
@joeboxster Thank you very much!
@paintdipper Thank you for the nice comments, Junan!
@jdr4690 Thanks so much, Rob!
@redrucksack Thank you, eva!