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NYC - Brooklyn: Brooklyn Navy Yard - Perry Building
Made by wallyg
The Perry Building, a 9,000-square-foot space on the Brooklyn Navy Yard, is the Brooklyn's first LEED gold certified commercial building. Designed by Steven Kratchman Architect, with the exterior executed by Stantec, the $25 Perry Building, which opened in 2009, features the first permanent building-mounted wind turbines to be operating anywhere in New York City. Other green features at the Perry Building include an efficient building envelope, waterless urinals, a graywater system, and a number of recled-content construction materials. The Brooklyn Navy Yard, also known as the New York Naval Shipyard (NYNSY), is located in Wallabout Basin, a semicircular bend of the East River. The waterfront site was used to build merchant vessels following the American Revolution. Federal authorities purchased the old docks and 40 acres of land in 1801, and it became an active US Navy shipyard in 1906. By the American Civil War, the yard had expanded to employ about 6000 men. In 1890, the ill-fated Maine was launched from the Yard's ways. On the eve of World War II, the yard contained more than five miles of paved streets, four drydocks, two steel shipways, and six pontoons and cylindrical floats for salvage work, barracks for marines, a power plant, a large radio station, and a railroad spur, as well as the expected foundries, machine shops, and warehouses. In 1937 the battleship North Carolina was laid down. The battleship Iowa was completed in 1942 followed by the and then in 1952, Antietam. At its peak, during World War II, the yard employed 70,000 people, 24 hours a day. The Navy decommissioned the yard in 1966 and sold it to the City of New York. A few decades later, it became an area of private manufacturing and commercial activity. It now has over 200 tenants with more than 3,500 employees, and is managed and operated by the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation for the City of New York Open House New York weekend, America's largest architect and design event, opens doors throughout New York City each October. The 8th Annual openhousenewyork Weekend will be held October 9 & 10, 2010. openhousenewyork (OHNY) is a non-profit cultural organization founded in 2001 in New York City, to promote awareness and appreciation of New York's architecture, design and cultural heritage through year-round, educational programs. Through direct experiences and dialogue with architects, designers, planners, and scholars, OHNY opens doors for the public to discover cutting-edge new work, restoration of city landmarks, construction of infrastructure and engineering works and neighborhood planning efforts.


NYC - Brooklyn: Brooklyn Navy Yard - Paymaster Building
Made by wallyg
The Paymaster Building, also known as Building 121, was built in 1899 to serve as a bank for military and civilian personnel at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. More recently, the building was home to the Rose Solomon Company, which manufactured Jewish burial shrouds. The Brooklyn Navy Yard, also known as the New York Naval Shipyard (NYNSY), is located in Wallabout Basin, a semicircular bend of the East River. The waterfront site was used to build merchant vessels following the American Revolution. Federal authorities purchased the old docks and 40 acres of land in 1801, and it became an active US Navy shipyard in 1906. By the American Civil War, the yard had expanded to employ about 6000 men. In 1890, the ill-fated Maine was launched from the Yard's ways. On the eve of World War II, the yard contained more than five miles of paved streets, four drydocks, two steel shipways, and six pontoons and cylindrical floats for salvage work, barracks for marines, a power plant, a large radio station, and a railroad spur, as well as the expected foundries, machine shops, and warehouses. In 1937 the battleship North Carolina was laid down. The battleship Iowa was completed in 1942 followed by the and then in 1952, Antietam. At its peak, during World War II, the yard employed 70,000 people, 24 hours a day. The Navy decommissioned the yard in 1966 and sold it to the City of New York. A few decades later, it became an area of private manufacturing and commercial activity. It now has over 200 tenants with more than 3,500 employees, and is managed and operated by the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation for the City of New York Open House New York weekend, America's largest architect and design event, opens doors throughout New York City each October. The 8th Annual openhousenewyork Weekend will be held October 9 & 10, 2010. openhousenewyork (OHNY) is a non-profit cultural organization founded in 2001 in New York City, to promote awareness and appreciation of New York's architecture, design and cultural heritage through year-round, educational programs. Through direct experiences and dialogue with architects, designers, planners, and scholars, OHNY opens doors for the public to discover cutting-edge new work, restoration of city landmarks, construction of infrastructure and engineering works and neighborhood planning efforts.


Exiting, Right
Made by Giant Ginkgo
I just picked up the new Lensbaby Tilt Transformer (with Composer) for Micro Four Thirds this afternoon, and promptly took it out for a stroll around Brooklyn. I paired it with the Nikon 50mm f/1.4 AI, and the two made for a fun combination*. It will definitely take some time to master the aspects of the tilt control - how it fully affects the perspective and focus; but it worked quite well and was pretty easy to use. The metal mount was really nice and moved smoothly without being too tight or loose. For the moment most of the shots I took pushed the tilt effect to the extreme, but I think with time I'll get a better handle of how to use it more subtly. One thing we were kind of hoping might be an extra bonus to the special Lensbaby Composer that came with it would be if we could mount the composer on a Nikon body directly, without the tilt component. It does appear to be mountable, but the mirror gets in the way. I seriously don't recommend trying to put it on you Nikon or Canon camera body directly! It was also a bit too tight when mounted on a Nikon to Micro Four Thirds lens adapter, it seemed to work but it could get stuck. *My Lensbaby Tilt Transformer has a minor, but possibly dangerous defect. Some lenses don't want to mount at the first click stop and won't lock until you turn it all the way to the end, where the aperture is fully opened by the Lensbaby itself (this feature is for Nikon G lenses that lack the aperture ring). For instance the 50mm lens I was using could fall off if I didn't push it to the far end (it is supposed to lock to let you use the aperture ring normally on older lenses) and then twisted the lens back the other direction - this is a serious problem if you aren't paying attention or let go at the wrong moment. An old 85mm NAI lens was fine, but a 35mm AI was also affected by the issue. None of these lenses have problems mounting on any of the other cameras we use. If anybody else has the issue I'd love to know!


Commandant's House, Quarters A, Brooklyn Navy Yard
Made by Emilio Guerra
Commander's House, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn The Commandant's House is a two-story frame house with an attic and a basement. This mansion built for the chief officer of one of our important naval establishments is entirely worthy of its assigned role. The house represents the Federal Style of architecture at its zenith and is indeed the only building in the five boroughs attributed to the eminent architect, Charles Bulfinch. The building has always been maintained by the Navy and is in good condition. It has many interesting architectural details including round-headed dormer windows and an outstanding cornice. The carving of the front entrance with its leaded fanlight constitutes one of our three or four finest Federal doorways. The question has been raised by the Federal Government as to whether this building should be designated by New York City as a Landmark. The Commission wishes to honor a building of which New Yorkers are proud. The Commission is cognizant of the jurisdictional question. Nevertheless, it is very important for the Government of New York City to state officially its deep concern that this building be preserved. There should be no uncertainty about this in anyone's mind. The Commission would be negligent if it failed to act in this situation. At some time in the future this building may be in jeopardy. Our designation will be especially helpful in alerting New York City's elected representatives in Washington of the importance of saving this building. At present the Commission's specialists can be of service in providing advice so that the architectural integrity of this building is maintained. Indeed a fine relationship already exists with many local representatives of the Federal Government. - From the 1965 NYCLPC Landmark Designation Report


Old United States Naval Hospital, Brooklyn Navy Yard
Made by Emilio Guerra
Brooklyn Navy Yard, Navy Hill, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States The Old Naval Hospital is a distinguished two-story Greek Revival structure by an outstanding architect of the period. This building of dressed granite is marked by extreme simplicity and refinement. The relationships between window and wall and the jointing of the masonry show a care and study which are truly Greek in their subtlety. The woodwork of the building maintains the high standard set by the stonework. The building has an IE,[ plan, and on the long side is a recessed portico with eight square classical piers of stone, two stories in height. These are an important architectural feature which set an example for many subsequent structures. The question has been raised by the Federal Government as to whether this building should be designated by New York City as a Landmark. The Commission wishes to honor a building of which New Yorkers are proud. The Commission is cognizant of the jurisdictional question. Nevertheless, it is very important for the Government of New York City to state officially its deep concern that this building be preserved. There should be no uncertainty about this in anyone's mind. The Commission would be negligent if it failed to act in this situation. At some time in the future this building may be in jeopardy. Our designation will be especially helpful in alerting New York City's elected representatives in Washington of the importance of saving this building. At present the Commission's specialists can be of service in providing advice so that the architectural integrity of this building is maintained. Indeed a fine relationship already exists with many local representatives of the Federal Government. - From the 1965 NYCLPC Landmark Designation Report


NYC - Brooklyn: Brooklyn Navy Yard Arts Exhibit - Suprina
Made by wallyg
The Brooklyn Navy Yard Arts Exhibit featured painters, printmakers, sculptors, installation arists, scenic muralists, and fine furniture makers who call the navy yard home. The Brooklyn Navy Yard, also known as the New York Naval Shipyard (NYNSY), is located in Wallabout Basin, a semicircular bend of the East River. The waterfront site was used to build merchant vessels following the American Revolution. Federal authorities purchased the old docks and 40 acres of land in 1801, and it became an active US Navy shipyard in 1906. The Navy decommissioned the yard in 1966 and sold it to the City of New York. A few decades later, it became an area of private manufacturing and commercial activity. It now has over 200 tenants with more than 3,500 employees, and is managed and operated by the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation for the City of New York Open House New York weekend, America's largest architect and design event, opens doors throughout New York City each October. The 8th Annual openhousenewyork Weekend will be held October 9 & 10, 2010. openhousenewyork (OHNY) is a non-profit cultural organization founded in 2001 in New York City, to promote awareness and appreciation of New York's architecture, design and cultural heritage through year-round, educational programs. Through direct experiences and dialogue with architects, designers, planners, and scholars, OHNY opens doors for the public to discover cutting-edge new work, restoration of city landmarks, construction of infrastructure and engineering works and neighborhood planning efforts.



Made by Jane Kratochvil (Amazin' Jane)
Admiral's Row. Brooklyn Navy Yard. Brooklyn, New York. www.officersrow.org/ Officer’s Row, also known as Admiral’s Row, is a small section of the Brooklyn Navy Yard that was home to high-ranking officers and their families. The ten houses (six buildings) were built between 1864 and 1901. Surrounded by a high brick wall and iron gates, Officer's Row was a small piece of beauty amidst a bustling industrial neighborhood. It housed tennis courts, a stable-turned ice skating rink, and parade grounds. Several varieties of fruit trees and a communal vegetable garden could be found dotting the landscape. Though the Navy Yard was decommissioned in 1966, families were still based there through the late 1970's. In 2001, the last of the Brooklyn Navy Yard was signed over to the city to serve as an industrial park, with one exception: Officer's Row. Still under the jurisdiction of the Army Corps of Engineers, this small section of history still stands, abandoned and crumbling, as a fading memory of navy family life.


Manhattan and brooklyn
Made by satosphere
One of the first things that I did when I landed in New York (Newark to be precise) was to take the downtown cruise around Manhattan, offered by the Circle Line cruises. Since I arrived in the afternoon, I just had enough time to make it to the 4pm run which was the perfect time. The sunset was timed to get the silhouette of the Statue of Liberty and later on, the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges which are shown here. Braving the cold weather and the chilling sea breeze armed with only a fleece jacket didn't make things easy. After this shot, I had to hide myself in the warm comfort of a heated cabin in the boat. But even from within, the sights of the lighted Manhattan were wonderful Manhattan, NY USA


NYC - Brooklyn: Cumberland Packing
Made by wallyg
2 Cumberland Street, is the home of the Cumberland Packing Corporation, a privately owned corporation founded in 1957 by Benjamin Eisenstadt, and best known as the manufacturer, distributor and marketer of Sweet'n Low. Cumberland Packing began as a tea bag factory prior to the invention of Sweet’N Low. Using modified tea bagging equipment, the company was the first to package sugar in packets, breaking tradition with less-sanitary sugar bowls that were common on restaurant tabletops at the time. Today, they also manufacture Sugar in the Raw, Stevia Extract in the Raw, NatraTaste, NatraTaste Gold, Sweet One, Butter Buds, and Nu Salt.


UFO (Kent scaffold)
Made by Dan Hewins
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4/365 - The Pursuit of Nappyness
Made by Jimbo N
My last day shooting in NYC took me to Brooklyn. I have been trying to get over to the International African Festival since Saturday. Right when I walked into the Festival, I came upon a fashion show. I think it was supposed to be a natural hair show, but the hair just happened to be on top of handsome men and gorgeous women. Here are the best shots, I have from the afternoon. My flash did not fire on every shot. So, I had to post process each image quite a bit. I used LightRoom.


stranger #82
Made by plexi_glass
Hello, New York. I've missed you. Lara caught my attention from far. Great style, confident walk and beautiful tattoos. She's a tattoo artist herself (you can check out her work here). Already late for work but still spared a minute to help with the project. Thanks Lara! www.100strangers.com


stranger #84
Made by plexi_glass
It's Jesus! With piercings, tattoos and a BMX. Actually, his name is Noah, and he was a very cool guy. That calm expression caught my attention immediatly. When asked for his picture he accepted with a big smile. You could feel good vibes emanating from him. Maybe he really was Jesus. www.100strangers.com


Brooklyn Navy Yard, dry dock No. 4
Made by amphalon
Circa 1910. Brooklyn Navy Yard, dry dock No. 4. Detroit Publishing glass negative. Ship seems to be either the Delaware (BB28, launched February, 1909, commissioned April, 1910) or North Dakota (BB29, November, 1908, April, 1910). From www.shorpy.com


Navy Yard 3
Made by -ytf-
To view in stereo, sit 2-3 feet from the monitor and gently cross your eyes so that the two images become three. The one in the middle will be in 3d. If you are finding this difficult, you may be trying too hard. Viewing the original size is best.


Admiral's Row, Brooklyn Navy Yard (Bessa-L)
Made by ravikjolly
Camera: Voigtlaender Bessa-L, 15mm Heliar Film: Kodak Portra 160 VC (Expired 2009) Abandoned homes of former Navy officers -- the history of which is quite fascinating.


Observing the Sabbath
Made by Seamus Murray
Pictured during one of my regular jaunts through Williamsburg. The picture was taken on a Saturday. I am intrigued about what was so interesting; working on a Saturday, the turbans, the manual labor, we shall never know.


Brooklyn Naval Yard - Officers Old Barracks
Made by Alvim Gimarino
A quick snapshot of abandoned barracks. I had a little excursion last Sunday with friends to Brooklyn. We walked from DUMBO to Williamsburg. It was prob more than 6 miles of weaving around Brooklyn.


U.S.S. Oregon in dry dock, Brooklyn Navy Yard
Made by amphalon
September 1898. U.S.S. Oregon in dry dock, Brooklyn Navy Yard. 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. From www.shorpy.com


Brooklyn bus stop
Made by ifotog, Queen of Manhattan Street Photography
Flushing Avenue, Fort Greene view with B l a c k M a g i c www.leannestaples.com