World Trade Center NYC

World Trade Center from New Jersey

The Oculus

The World Trade Center Transportation Hub known as the Oculus is a Path Train stop and hub to connect with subways in Manhattan. It was completed in 2016 and is one of the most photographed buildings in New York.

Ghosts of Ellis Island

The Parisian Street Artist known as JR who is known for his large installations of photographs pasted on the sides of buildings was invited to paste up photographs in the old hospital on Ellis Island. These are copies of old photos of people who came through Ellis Islands and Doctors and Nurses who worked there.

Ellis Island

Bridge to Ellis Island

John McInnes of "Save Ellis Island" arranged this photo tour and our group leader was Tony Sweet. After getting our helmets and masks we spent the day in parts of Ellis Island that are closed off to the public. We also were able to bring tripods which are normally not allowed but needed for exposures that can last several seconds. Most of the time was spent in the old hospital including Doctor and Nurses quarters, operating rooms, wards, the laundry, the kitchen, the morgue, and numerous hallways and stairs.

To NYC and Ellis Island

Fog in the River Valleys

New Jersey

Landing at Newark

Reflections of Condo High-rise

NYC Skyline

Always wanted to photograph at Ellis Island as my Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother came through there in 1892, the year it opened. My mothers grandparents also come through there a few years later. Finally there was a opening to spend all day there with unlimited access including with tripods. Didn't realize it would be during a heat wave. With temps in the high 90s and high humidity it felt hotter than Arizona. Was well worth it and would do it again. The group leader said the last time he had access it was winter with the temperature 25 below. OK, we will take the heat.