Urban Alchemy
by bronxelf
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These are random moments in the life of an indecent designer and the city she loves.
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And can we really measure
If we think we're any better
than that skyline that goes on and on
forever, on and on...."
- Less Than Jake: Is This Thing On?
Everybody in this world wants the same damned thing-
just not at the same time.
-Chris Orbach: Jane
I could be condemned to hell for every sin but littering."
- Soul Coughing: Idiot Kings
I am a female, carbon based lifeform.
I am a New York City Native.
I am a Design Professional.
I take photographs.
I also sculpt, paint, create mosaics, and play with weapons.
And sometimes, I even dance about Architecture.
What I see, is what you get.
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Bridge. Taken from the Brooklyn side, in DUMBO.
,#dumbo,#empire state building,#esb,#manhattan bridge,#nyc
Viv says:
should have known it was yours when it attracted my attention - such a strong image
but DUMBO?
bronxelf says:
Thanks very much for the compliment. Yes, DUMBO. DUMBO= Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. It's literally what that neighborhood is called these days.
taniwha says:
DUMBO town? How's their self esteem? or do they know they'll be flying one day?
bronxelf says:
Their self esteem seems to be fine. It's a really cool neighborhood. It's becoming quite expensive, though, which is unfortunate. But it's really very interesting. Definitely my kind of area. Very industrial, with a lot of old warehouses and factories that have been converted to artist's lofts. But with all the new hip and trendy, there's a lot of much more expensive development going on. I was in DUMBO taking photos of a building I'm using for my thesis project.
400,000 square feet of kinky goodness.
taniwha says:
I've been listening to lots of Tom Wait's Nighthawks at the Diner lately and that reminds me of your picture a little ... and new York generally.
bronxelf says:
Helen- I can print you up a copy, but I suggest holding off til you see the others from this set. There might be other ones you like also.
However I can't do bigger than 8c10 here without sending it out-- if you want larger I can send you the original digital file and you can have it printed there.
Taniwha-- Tom Waits will do that, in general. :)
taniwha says:
Oh definately ... but is there a genuine emotion to be found in any of his songs?
bronxelf says:
I think so. I know a lot of people who are really deeply emotionally affected by his music.
Helen says:
Oh thank you! We haven't any pictures in our living room at the moment, so there's room for a few. If Beth etc agree.
I'm sure we could get them printed out nicely over here.
Maybe I like this one, because it looks like a giant H.
bronxelf says:
I took a *lot* of photos in Brooklyn yesterday, and many of them were of this bridge and the Brooklyn Bridge, so let me know if there are any others you'd like.
bronxelf says:
Thanks. everyone. :)
Like I said, I have lots of other photos from DUMBO, so I will be posting some more.
bronxelf says:
That's cause it is. You were just standing farther back than i was. I'm going to be back down there tomorrow night. Will snap some night shots of it then.