Shadow Shot Sunday: Brownstone Shadows
September 13, 2008 | Filed Under Brownstones, Harlem, Neighborhoods, Photo Blogging Theme Day, Shadow Shot Sunday, Shadows, West Side
Brownstone buildings were very popular in construction in the late 19th and early 20th century. As mentioned in a previous post, their name comes from the red to brown color of Triassic sandstone used to build them. Builders also used brightly-colored sandstone, so sometimes you’ll see a brownstone of a lighter color ( a brownstone that’s not exactly brown or redish brown). A lot of the sandstone for the NYC brownstones came from quarries located in the New Jersey and Connecticut River area. Many wealthy people with large families who didn’t want to live in apartments built these types of homes.
On this quiet street of brownstone buildings, there are shadows everywhere — bathing the sidewalk and buildings.
Visit Hey Harriet for a lineup of other fun shadow shots (and to learn how to participate). Happy Shadow Shot Sunday!
Paz
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ooh, I’m the first one to leave a comment
Great shots!
LOL! Hi Olga: Glad YOU’RE the first.
Paz
Oh Paz! Those are just beautiful! I love the buildings, the streetscape, all the wonderful shadows…and your beautiful pictures of them!! Great shots:)
Oh how I love that image! It’s always been a dream of mine to live in New York in a swanky Brownstone! It’ll never happen but a girl can dream…
Re your comment about Adie’s blog, I don’t know of Adie’s mum’s blog. Would you mind giving me the link? I’m curious now. You can just pop the link in here & I’ll check back later
Hi LisaB.: Thanks for your huge compliment!
Hi Harriet: Play Lotto and when you win, you can have the swankiest brownstone in the city you want.
Adie’s mom’s blog is called Nectar & Light. It is also listed in my Blogroll section. Enjoy.
Paz
I love a pretty brownstone. I lived in one for a year when I was in college, in Boston. Nice series of photos.
Thanks for the link Paz. Off to check it out now!
Yes, I need to start playing Lotto
lovely…there’s something about shadows that are just so…peaceful…
Paz, the Brownstone buildings really are beautiful buildings! Wonderful shadow shots, makes the buildings look even more beautiful if that’s possible! Happy Shadow Shot Sunday to you too!
Hi Leora: Very cool. I’ve never lived in one, just worked in one.
Hi Harriet: I hope you enjoy it. If I win Lotto, I’ll buy the brownstone for you. It can be your winter home. I know you weren’t so crazy about the winter, so you stay in your brownstone during the winter and then return home when it’s over.
Hi Bettye: I think you’re right. There IS something peaceful about it.
Hi Sandra: Thanks!
Paz xoxo
Love your New York shots, especially the old historic architecture…beautiful.
sharon
Hi Sharon: Thanks so much for your very kind words.
Paz
What a nice relaxing shadow shot! We LOVE going to cities and just taking pictures of front doors and the rows of houses – thanks for sharing yours!
Karla & Karrie
Great shadows and beautiful architecture… nothing that classy round my way
The shadows effects with the typical color of the buildings are great in these views.
Hi Paz, great shots, love the Brownstones, they have a charm all of their own. enjoy the rest of your Sunday. :0)
Another beautiful Shadow Shot..What great shadows show up on the Brownstone Homes..Just lovely..They really are gorgeous buildings.
These brownstones are such interesting old buildings. And the shadows on them adds interest and highlight to their amazing beauty!
Great photos all over the place.
It’s really nice knowing more about New York and those who live there through such good photo eyes like yours.
Very nice looks at these beauties…
lovely building with shadows Paz!
Beautiful, I liked.
I love the look of these buildings! I imagine the streets look very attractive as well. Perhaps one day I will be able to see them in person. I have always wanted to visit New York.
I’ll be back once I have got my move under control!
Yesterday I said to myself that I wished you had posted the front door part – so THANKS!
This is very nice!
Hi Karla & Karrie: Thanks! Glad you could stop by.
Hi Em: LOL! I KNOW there are lots more classier stuff around your way.
Hi Pietro: Thanks!
Hi Annette: They do have a charm all of their own, don’t they?
Hi Ctmott: Thanks!
Hi Gemma: Yes, they are interesting old buildings.
Hi Ferreira-Pinto: Welcome and thanks!
Hi June: Thanks!
Hi Lily: Thanks!
Hi Daniel: Thanks, I’m glad.
Hi Jennie: I think that one day you will.
Happy moving.
Hi Carletta: Well, actually, this is the front door of another brownstone. You can find the full photo of the door, in which you’re interested HERE.
Paz
You found some brilliant shadows Paz. i can almost feel the warmth of the sun.
Nice picture! It’s supposed to reach 100 today so I’m appreciating the shade in this photo.
Great shots, indeed! I like the shadows you captured on them. The buildings are beautiful. I like its color and its architecture and the street is beautiful as well. I somehow fell comfortable while looking at it; there is something peaceful in it.
Light is obviously important but the absence of light aka shadows is what makes a photo interesting.
These are so pretty, Paz! My great aunt lived in a Brooklyn brownstone for years and years, they’re so nice. Thanks for sharing.
Great NY shadows Paz – lovely shots (gee I want to visit NY someday!)