"Look Up": Architectural photography student shares photos

Photo by Gotham Girl

It's not just the devil that's in the details.  There's beauty in cornices, lampposts and dormer windows!  

Earlier this month, photographer John Hart led a small group of folks on an architectural photography walking tour of the Upper West Side.  With his guidance, they learned to train their eyes on the details hidden within the buildings surrounding us.  

One member of the tour, blogger Gotham Girl, shared her photos.  We're no experts, but we'd say she was a quick study on how the camera brings out the unexpected beauty of our bricks-and-mortar resources.  In the photo at right -- the landmark-in-waiting Level Club, 253 West 73rd Street -- we adore how the metal tracery atop the sculpted column plays on the soft beige brick.

Thank you, Gotham Girl, for sharing your individual perspective on the West Side!

Playtime in Central Park :: Simple pleasures in the Sheep Meadow

Blogger and Upper West Sider Robin C., for her response to our call for submissions, features one of the Park's most popular destinations for recreation: the Sheep Meadow!  And to think, this used to be a common site!

"These three photos capture the simplicity of fun on a beautiful Easter day afternoon ..."   ~~ Robin C.

And in an act of shameless self-promotion may we add a final note from Robin C.:

"As a new resident of the Upper West Side, I so enjoy following Landmark West!"

Aw, we're blushing ...  Don't forget to check out photos from Rachel H. and Howard S. (not to mention Lila and Isabella!), too.  Then, it's your turn!  Forward your photos to lwlargefiles@gmail.com.  Be sure to include:

• Your name
• Location where the photo was taken
• Year of the photo, if known
• A brief caption of the memory the photo captures