The taking of New York 123

mr.John · #1 Posted **Apr 17, 2023, 6:46 PM**

some extras

mousquet · #2 Posted **Apr 17, 2023, 7:07 PM**

Nice to see you back on here.

I kinda miss your old photo threads about Montreal and their loud protests.
I like the way you shoot chaos on purpose.

If you were here in Paris at the moment, you'd be overwhelmed, lol.
It's been a mess for their pension reform. For example, some districts went through a strike by garbage collectors ; it was simply terrible.

I'm telling you, you and your cam would be busy here.

Crawford · #3 Posted **Apr 18, 2023, 2:31 AM**

Nice shots! You got all over town.

Hudson11 · #4 Posted **Apr 18, 2023, 4:05 AM**

nice shots of the firefighting action. fun title. Did you happen to get up to Pelham at all? Nice urban village just outside of the city limits.

craigs · #5 Posted **Apr 18, 2023, 4:29 AM**

That was refreshing. It's always nice to take a little detour from a busy day to take in the sights of New York City.

Crawford · #6 Posted **Apr 18, 2023, 12:32 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hudson11

nice shots of the firefighting action. fun title. Did you happen to get up to Pelham at all? Nice urban village just outside of the city limits.

Pelham 1-2-3 was a film reference to the 6 train in the Bronx, which (in the 1970's film) was hijacked by some Euro dudes. In the remake, it was John Travolta. It's called the Pelham line because it terminates at Pelham Bay Park.

Pelham, NY is an affluent suburb on the other side of Pelham Bay Park.

montréaliste · #7 Posted **Apr 18, 2023, 1:16 PM**

Nice job, Mr. John. Good to see you’re still out there shooting away…

DetroitSky · #8 Posted **Apr 18, 2023, 11:05 PM**

Great set! I especially loved the gritty shots.

geomorph · #9 Posted **May 10, 2023, 8:27 AM**

I like the fire shots too, action!

OhioGuy · #10 Posted **May 10, 2023, 2:27 PM**

Love it! I'm looking forward to being back on the East Coast soon for more frequent visits to New York. Easy access between DC & NYC via Amtrak/Acela!

harls · #11 Posted **May 10, 2023, 5:11 PM**

Haven't seen you in a while, mr. John. These shots make me want to charge up the battery for my old Nikon. Very nice.

mrnyc · #12 Posted **May 10, 2023, 5:47 PM**

very nice -- and you get two broadways here for the price of one here.

its pretty cool to see how they are putting that yuugggeee new times square screen to use.

i know there is only so much time, but hopefully next visit you can add bronx and staten via your eyes for us.

Murphy de la Sucre · #13 Posted **May 11, 2023, 3:05 AM**

Neat NYC catches

mr.John · #14 Posted **Apr 29, 2024, 1:58 PM**

a major update

Echoes · #15 Posted **Apr 29, 2024, 2:49 PM**

Exceptional. Glad I caught this the second time around.

Crawford · #16 Posted **Apr 29, 2024, 3:55 PM**

Wow, you're all over town. Great pics.

Now I'm craving some Ecuadorian or Colombian food on Roosevelt Ave.

lio45 · #17 Posted **Apr 29, 2024, 4:16 PM**

Really nice thread! Wow.

Are you a tourist, or did you move there? Looks like you're based there now, not merely visiting.

If you moved there, I'm curious to know your opinion regarding the pros and cons of NYC when directly compared to Montreal.

ColDayMan · #18 Posted **Apr 30, 2024, 1:22 AM**

Excellent!!!

mr.John · #19 Posted **Apr 30, 2024, 10:41 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by lio45

Really nice thread! Wow.

Are you a tourist, or did you move there? Looks like you're based there now, not merely visiting.

If you moved there, I'm curious to know your opinion regarding the pros and cons of NYC when directly compared to Montreal.

Unfortunately I'm stuck in the land of "Bonjour-Hi"

mousquet · #20 Posted **Apr 30, 2024, 11:38 AM**

^ Bonjour alone would be better, right?

Thanks for posting your pictures anyway.
I like the red Asian house in the 1st photo. It would look great in downtown Paris.