Chinatown from the Manhattan Bridge by taffy

Chinatown from the Manhattan Bridge

Thank you for your wonderful comments and favs for yesterday's shot at Grand Central! Today's is an homage to @michaelelliott who was a role model on 365 when I started on the site January 1, 2013. Like many of us, I studied his work, eventually became a photo friend, and Junko and I have been able to get together with Michael in his city, as you've seen, for one or two photowalks every year. Here's another in our series from this past week. Michael is generous in taking us to favorite spots so some of you may recognize this one from his 2016 album -- https://365project.org/michaelelliott/more-365/2016-03-04
Notice the difference the lens makes -- I was using 24mm, he used 55mm -- in addition to processing.
Junko's found here (to be added): https://365project.org/jyokota/365/2017-03-04 [note her square crop]
Three images, same scene, three different interpretations.
Awesome shot
March 5th, 2017  
great shot
March 5th, 2017  
@michaelelliott Thanks for showing us "your" spot!
March 5th, 2017  
Good spot but you need the right settings which you seem to have found to great advantage!
March 5th, 2017  
great shot... and a reminder to us all of the power of reaching out on this website
March 5th, 2017  
Stunning capture.
March 5th, 2017  
I like the wider angle - the interesting fire-escapes set the scene beautifully. :)
March 5th, 2017  
I really like this shot with the red (?) going across the street - I also like that you included the links for the other interpretations. Nice work!
March 5th, 2017  
This is really great.
March 5th, 2017  
Fabulous perspective.
March 5th, 2017  
So much to look at in this shot. I love the fire escapes. I have a bit of a thing about fire escapes.
The lanterns across the street make a colourful addition.
March 5th, 2017  
As you know, you inspired me to upgrade my editing when I saw your work. Beautifully done.
March 5th, 2017  
So very interesting to see the three different interpretations. Thanks for sharing the links. Great photos, all of them
March 5th, 2017  
I loved looking at the three versions of this view! So interesting to see the differences - thanks for the explanation! How wonderful to go out with Michael again to his favourite spots! That's the power of 365 that such great photographers are willing to share their knowledge! So looking forward to seeing you again in Chicago Taffy where I know that once again you will be taking us to your favourite places! Fav!
March 5th, 2017  
Wonderful pov. and a gorgeous capture. I remember Michael on 365. Is he still on?
March 5th, 2017  
Great shot. Love the bike lanes. My good friend's daughter works on designing bikes lanes in & around NYC
March 5th, 2017  
Brilliant to see the three images. Yours is super, and how cool that you can get together with Michael. It must be a treat to find the right places to get the best shots and perspectives. Wonderful.
March 5th, 2017  
Never seen you and @junko post such close looking pictures.
March 5th, 2017  
Fascinating comparing the three pictures. The coloured lanterns make this interesting, almost alien.
March 5th, 2017  
Uh??? Great shot.
March 5th, 2017  
Love the dark color tones Fav!
March 5th, 2017  
and thank you so much for your kind and generous comments my friend and always look forward to your visits :-)
March 5th, 2017  
Awesome capture. Fav!
March 5th, 2017  
Outstanding capture...great perspective
March 5th, 2017  
Awesome shot and great vantage point! You and your photos have always been an inspiration to me. I've been feeling a void since I stopped shooting and posting on a regular basis so I'm taking the opportunity jump back in. Thanks for the encouragement.
March 5th, 2017  
Such a lot of details and great pov
March 5th, 2017  
Great scene & love the pops of red!
March 5th, 2017  
Great perspective, and scene
March 5th, 2017  
great focus and perspective, so lively
March 5th, 2017  
Great composition Taffy Fav
March 5th, 2017  
A wonderful view!!
March 5th, 2017  
Lovely wider angle and pop of red Taffy!
March 5th, 2017  
Spectacular!
March 5th, 2017  
Beautiful capture of that interesting part of the city.
March 5th, 2017  
@redy4et I'm so glad you are coming back, and that you're protecting your amazing albums!
March 6th, 2017  
Stunning picture and perspective.
March 6th, 2017  
Such an amazing shot.
March 6th, 2017  
It never ceases to amaze me how different 'eyes' capture the same (general) scene so that the shot looks and feels quite different. This is a stunning street shot which sets the Chinatown scene very well.
March 6th, 2017  
A wonderful street view, those lanterns really pop. Amazingly few cars too.
March 6th, 2017  
It is so interesting seeing all three of your shots!
March 6th, 2017  
Brings back memories! I've walked around there as a college student and when my son was a college student! I wonder if I could find the little restaurant we used to go to- hidden on this quirky little back street. It would never have gotten stars for ambiance but the food was phenomenal and the locals favored it above those on the main street. Great shot!
March 6th, 2017  
The red Chinese lanterns remind me of an abacus. Wonderful image.
March 7th, 2017  
Missed this when it first posted, but I like the cross-references to the other views, plus the POV for the entire scene. As an extra bonus, the lanterns are excellent. Wonderful street scene.
March 8th, 2017  
It is amazing seeing the same view through different eyes. Love it xx
March 10th, 2017  
Just fabulous! You are beyond talented! Fav!
March 12th, 2017  
Been there!
Great photo Taffy.
March 12th, 2017  
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