It was just pure chance that made me look up as we were heading into Grand Central Terminal en route for the subterranean Oyster Bar. I was thus able to snap two landmarks in one – both the Terminal’s pediment and the top of the Chrysler Building. Between the two is the glassy face of the Grand Hyatt Hotel. We were not staying there I hasten to add, but at the upcycled Beaux Arts Hotel Belleclaire on Broadway in Upper Westwide. I can recommend it. I can recommend the Oyster Bar too. On the day I took the photo it proved a haven in more ways that one. The sea food and Brooklyn beer were not only delicious, but the place was so COOL. Out on the streets there was May heat-wave going on with temperatures of over 100 degrees. We had already spent most of our few days in the city sticking to the shade in Central Park, and drinking copious glasses of iced coffee at the Loeb Boathouse cafe. Very good it was too, but there’s only so much of this you can do when you have come thousands of miles to see Manhattan. Finally we forced ourselves out into the baking streets …
By the way, this reflected framing of the shot is a feature of Windows Photo Gallery which I use for writing my blog posts. I thought I would try it out for Paula’s challenge.
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Very nice point of view.
Thank you for saying so, Allen 🙂
You’re welcome.
We stayed round around the corner from there, at the Roosevelt. There’s nothing more downtown than that 🙂
It looks like the clouds posed for you too, Tish:0) I like what that cloud behind the statuary is doing!
Yes, I was rather pleased with that too. I’m assuming it’s Mercury (I ought to find out), and I guess he, like us, was letting off steam :).
I adore it 🙂 This is a really unusual and spectacular angle. So glad you took it.
Thank you, Paula, and for the chance to post a B & W version.
WOW …. the perfect capture. I thought everyone looks up in NYC. The tall buildings require that …. lol …. I’m glad you were able to get this shot. AMAZING !!!!
Ah, your reminiscence there conjures some of my own. Nothing like being in that city when the weather’s right, and life feels so boundless. I was lucky to do so on one of those first really warm spring days years ago, for a business trip. To spend time with some sangria people-watching and roaming Midtown alone, so much life there. Thanks for sharing Tish.
Mm. Even through the sweatiness, I loved Manhattan. It did indeed feel very friendly. I could have stayed 🙂
This is a really excellent photo, Tish. The kind of image I could stare at for many hours and feel like no time has passed. I kind of wish it was on my wall…
Glad you like it Robyn. You can copy it off the blog post if you like 🙂
Love it Tish!
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More inspiring angles Tish
All that’s missing from the shot is a couple of biplanes and a giant gorilla, but then I recall this was probably happening over at the Empire State, right?
A biplane definitely. I think the gorilla might be overegging the pudding – just somewhat 🙂
I liked your “Finally we forced ourselves out into the baking streets …” – and you gave me a flashback to the heat in our face always when we were standing in the underground / subway stations in NYC!
Really like your perspective. It shows the juxtaposition of the old and new, which is very much the facade of most large cities. Well done.
Very Nice Tish!
Thank you kindly, Andy.
Applause! Applause! 🙂 I always flip through the ‘entries’ for Paula’s challenges, Tish, and this one caught my eye. It’s stunning!
I am taking a bow. Thank you, Jo.
Stunning indeed! And I love the reflected framing.
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Madhu, I’m almost sure I spelled your name wrongly in my comment on your post. So sorry. I have a habit of transposing letters these days. Fingers and brain not quite in sync.
Love this photo! If you get hungry in between doing all of your wonderful work, I’d love if you checked out my blog for NYC restaurant recs. Big fan of your blog!
Thanks for visiting, Liza. Just had a quick hop over to your blog. I’m a long way from NYC but it’s good to know where to eat – just in case we get back there soon 🙂