Shadow Shot Sunday: Shadows off Fifth Avenue
August 16, 2008 | Filed Under Avenues, City Streets and Sidewalks, East Side, Fifth Avenue, Neighborhoods, Photo Blogging Theme Day, Shadow Shot Sunday, Shadows
From the archives:
On a quiet street off Fifth Avenue, tree shadows are cast all the way down the street. Visit Hey Harriet to see a fun lineup of other shadow shots and guidelines to participate.
Paz
Ed. Note: In the comments sections, many of you have asked where the people are, commenting that the sidewalk is empty. A minute before I took the photo, the sidewalk was filled with lots of people walking in either direction — towards Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue. Also a line up of automobiles filled the street. This is actually a busy street because it’s one of the crosstown streets. All the vehicles on this road are headed to the East side. The bus going across town stops here to let people off at the bus stop. This particular street can get busy and then it becomes empty for a few minutes. I happened to be lucky that no one was on the sidewalk or street at that time I took my photos. I took advantage of the empty street, since I was more interested in taking photos of the the shadows. It all happened in a New York minute — Paz’s New York Minute. 
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Love it, Paz! Love how the shadows of the trees are all by themselves individually. Very nice shadow shot!
And sorry I missed your last post, I like cherubs too. In fact I have some that I put out for display during the Christmas holidays, but not as big as those in your post!
These are great Paz. I’m loving all of your cool street scene shadow shots of the city. Have a great weekend
Everything looks so neat and orderly, street sentinals…where are all the people?
sharon
Interesting photos. I think they were taken early in the morning.
so crisp and clean and airy. I like the shadow on the first one best. It is leaving a beautiful design on the sidewalk!
Hi Paz,
I like the first shadow the best also, kind of looks like lace. Nice shot! What kind of camera do you use? I just got a Canon Quickshot because I like to take pictures when riding down the road on the Motorcycle (I’m the passenger). I haven’t downloaded my first shots yet so I’m hoping they’re clear.
Rhonda
Hi Paz, this street seems so quiet in comparison to your other street scenes, the trees have made lovely shadows, this street almost reminds me of the streets in Sydney although they would be full of people. Have a great Sunday. Annette :0)
such clean, crisp shots – they look great!
What elegant shadows! So beautiful!
Thank goodness for street trees to break up the look of all that cement!
They cast a lovely shadow, too…
Beautiful pictures..Something about 5th Avenue..even the trees know it is a special place..
Where is everyone??
Great shadows here Paz..always love to see some greenery in the city..nicely done once again!
Great shots! Wonderful clean crisp shadows!
Hi everyone! Thanks for stopping by. In response to your questions about where everyone is, I’ll update the post and give you the answer there. There was actually a lot of activity on that street.
Best,
Paz
Oh, Rhonda: You asked about the camera I use? I mention it in the ABOUT section — it’s a Sony Cyber-shot. Looking forward to seeing your photos with your new camera.
Paz
Another wonderful shot
I always look forward to visiting your blog each week. Living in a small farming community – city photos intrigue me! What great timing finding the sidewalk empty. I hope to take a day soon and do some photography in Chicago
Thanks, M. Kate!
Hi Toni: I glad you’re able to stop by. Let me know when you take your Chicago photos and post them. I’d love to see them.
Best,
Paz
I’m with Toni (we live in the same small town) and I love the textures and architecture of your photos!
Hi Michelle: Thank you! Glad you could stop by!
Paz