Nothing like a cold, dark, and rainy winter to make you appreciate the nice weather. It is so amazing to be able to ride my bike down to the water after work and still have a bit of sunshine. The Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 1 opened just in time for us to soak up some some beautiful spring sunsets. Adding 6 acres of park and 1,300 feet of promenade to Brooklyn’s waterfront, Pier 1 provides not only good people watching, but also some sick views of the Harbor, Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan Skyline.
With views like that, you’re bound to run into other photographers, but don’t start turf wars — they just might be fellow ForTheLoveofBrooklynites. Here are some other shots from Pier 1 that have been spotted in the FTLOB Flickr pool.
“New Paths,” by Krugerlive:
“Watching the Sun Set,” by Barry Yanowitz:
“Brooklyn Bridge Park,” by Jackie Weisberg:
Untitled, by This Charming Broad:
Jill
1 year ago
Gorgeous shots, Matt! I can’t believe I haven’t checked out the park yet — I MUST get down there this week and enjoy. There’s also a cool round-up of the park at 66 Square Feet (link here!), albeit in the gray foggy weather.
I can’t wait for them to finish this park – it’s going to be glorious.
Ed
1 year ago
Great post and photos Matt. I particularlyl like the top one with all those blues and the burst of orange. Hope to bump into fellow ftLoBers there soon!
Jackie Weisberg
1 year ago
I’m glad you used my photograph. It’s great to see the park actually in place, or at least Pier 1. Just wish the helicopters, constantly taking off and landing, didn’t make so much noise!
Lucy
1 year ago
Good post, Matt and thanks for the photo love =o)
I can’t wait for the lawns to open…picnic anyone?
Barry
1 year ago
Thanks Matt. It is a great park for photography. Ed, I suspect there’s a good chance you will bump into ftLoBers there – I happened to run into Matt & Peter the night the photos above were taken.
matt
1 year ago
Jackie- Funny you mention the helicopters, did you see the article in the NYT today?
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/09/nyo-apocalypse-now-in-brooklyn-heights/
Jill
1 year ago
Also — I think Lucy is on to something. I think we need to arrange for a FTLOB picnic soon… grilling out? :)