Yesterday afternoon we walked up to 39th Street since I wanted to show R. the fabric district Frances had told me about. Big mistake as we passed right in front of Macy's which was a mega-mob scene. Beckenstein's on 39th Street has a wonderfully retro window. The car reflections reminds me of Sweet Repose's car shadow today.
There is no actual shadow in this one -- just the ghostly retro shadow of a shop that once was.
On 39th Street, between 7th and 8th Avenue, there is a heaven of glorious fabrics.Many of the shopkeepers are Indian. We are thinking of the people of Mumbai.
Go to her site for the ever expanding and enthusiastic roll of Shadow Shotters.
This week I'd really like to thank her for her very kind plug for my little book.
Bloggers rule!
You certainly have an eye for both composition and colour. I love your photographs.
ReplyDeleteExactly the photo about car is associated with echo.
ReplyDeleteAll wonderful photos, I really like the strong lines in the first one.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that funny!? We thought of Sharon's post too, when we saw the vintage truck in the window!
ReplyDeleteWe so enjoy looking at your photos....love the old shop picture too (of course we love anything old!)
Ordered your book for my daughter last night - can't wait to get it!! Enjoy your week Elizabeth!
Karla & Karrie
what a nice variety of lovely shots you have posted E.
ReplyDelete& you are so right, bloggers do rule!
those fabrics are so warm and rich i just want to dive in among them...aaaaaah....lovely post. always. x j
ReplyDeleteSo tartan is big over the pond as well. That's the thing about crazes - they just spread and spread.
ReplyDeleteI love that part of the W 30s .. its known as The Garment District and millenners, tailors, seamstresses could buy buttons, fabrics and ribbons all along 6th Avenue .. not so much these days ...
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!
:-Daryl
You manage to capture the real essence of a place. Love the last shot in particular. The colors are so evocative of India and, indeed, Africa.
ReplyDeletethese are just yummy! love the retro window and then the shadow of the mini van!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo finds.
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine the scene in front of Macys. LOL!
Paz
i really love the lambardy's dress photo. your photos make me appreciate living in nyc so much:)
ReplyDeleteThe reflection of the car in the window is great! Yes, we are thinking of the people of Mumbai too. Our son's former roommate is from Mumbai and his family lives there.
ReplyDeleteOh! Fabric District! I NEED to jump on the train and run down to LA's Fashion District RIGHT NOW!
Those cars are adorable and perfect on that plaid fabric~!
ReplyDeleteWas wondering how you were able to get a shadow today. I spent the day in my studio listening to the rain.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday, Elizabeth!
Good evening Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteSuch crumb bum weather here in NYC today. Hoping that after braving the Macy's area, you did find fabric you were hunting.
I am delighted to say that I have ordered your book as a Christmas treat for myself, that I will then share with others.
Mostly indoors today myself, trying to replicate Santa's workshop, as I struggle to finish gifts, cards ... even do a little straightening up.
Cheers!
All wonderful images..yes the car does remind me of Sharon of Sweet Repose :D
ReplyDeleteThe cars are very cute! The Lombardy ghostly retro shadow is great! A very clever take on shadows!
ReplyDeleteYes, we bloggers do rule! We'll all soon take over the world & rule that too...hehe. I think we'd do a fine job of it :)
It was my pleasure to mention your book on my blog. I was so excited to discover the news of your book and couldn't help but to blab about my sweet talented famous friend from New York! xo
WOnderful array of shadows here Elizabeth..nicely spotted!
ReplyDeleteLove all the shots, but the retro car window display is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteSuch stylish and interesting photos, Elizabeth! I especially love the ghostly image of a shop that once was...and of course all that shimmering fabric! ;o) Happy week, my friend ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteFabulous shots of the city!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love these photos - beautiful post...thanks for sharing..:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and creative post!
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy, thanks for my little walk today. Hope you had a nice holiday--- I am catching up on my blog reading so I'm behind on your posts...
ReplyDeleteThe berries in the sun look very summery!
ReplyDeleteLove the shadow (and the retro/ghostly ones as well)
ReplyDeletecongrats on the book,
Faye