Motion Thursday
December 9, 2009 | Filed Under City Streets and Sidewalks, Motion, Motion Thursday, Photo Blogging Theme Day
A bus zipping down Fifth Avenue.
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Ed. Note: To answer some common questions in the comment section: I took this photo from the car. I had the camera in my right hand, while petting my dog with the other hand, trying to calm her down. When she gets into a car, she knows she’s going to either of two places that she doesn’t like — the vet or the groomers. As a result, I got this crooked photo of the building. Also the car passed by very quickly. One of these days, I’ll pass by on foot and take some decent photos.
A little bit about the building: This French Renaissance style chateau was built in 1899 and is located on the corner of 79th Street and Fifth Avenue. It was originally called The Isaac and Mary Fletcher House, after the original owners. Later on, the building had several different owners. The current owner is The Ukranian Institute of America. If you’re interested in seeing what the inside looks like, you have a chance to do so, since the Institute is frequently open to the public for exhibitions.
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Nice. So very New York.
What an interesting old building the bus is traveling by! It has crosses on it. Is that significant?
I like this kind of photos of daily life in the towns. Very beautiful image!
I thought you had found a leaning building in New York! Never mind the bus!
Were you in the car when capturing this photo. Totally interesting and totally you.
Hi Paz! Totally you?
Blogtrotter just finished Bilbao 2008. Enjoy and have a great weekend!
like that mad angle!
Great shot..
noticed an EU flag on the old building.
Thank you for visiting my blog,
Gisela
I know I’m suppose to be looking at the bus but I got distracted – what a beautiful building! If it weren’t for the crosses on top, I would be looking for gargoyles.
Hope you and your family are well. It’s certainly an artic freeze here in Ohio. Not sure if I’m ready for Old Man Winter.
What a lovely building… and I love how you were able to capture the bus whizzing pass.
Happy Holidays!
What a cool building. Mr CC and I have GOT to get ourselves to NYC!
Interesting perspective. It seems to me you took this photo from the car.
Love the building in the background, very pretty!
Yes, Christine, you and Mr. CC need to get on over to NYC. Everyone here needs to get on over to NYC.
And to answer to question: Yes, I took the photo from the car.
Thanks for stopping by, all!
Paz
To answer some common questions in the comment section: I took this photo from the car. I had the camera in my right hand, while petting my dog with the other hand, trying to calm her down. When she gets into a car, she knows she’s going to either of two places that she doesn’t like — the vet or the groomers. As a result, I got this crooked photo of the building. Also the car passed by very quickly. One of these days, I’ll pass by on foot and take some decent photos.
A little bit about the building: This French Renaissance style chateau was built in 1899 and is located on the corner of 79th Street and Fifth Avenue. It was originally called The Isaac and Mary Fletcher House, after the original owners. Later on, the building had several different owners. The current owner is The Ukranian Institute of America. If you’re interested in seeing what the inside looks like, you have a chance to do so, since the Institute is frequently open to the public for exhibitions.
Paz