Upward Glance: A New Yorker's Look at New York

For years I've used architectural photos as screensavers: the buildings and details of buildings that I've captured are a remarkable combination of creativity and technical skill, from the details on wrought-iron fences to the towers of Midtown.

I'm offering 350 of these images on CD for $15, including shipping and handling within the U.S. Check this blog over the next month or two for more samples. For other samples, see http://www.forgottendelights.com/UpwardGlanceScreensaver.htm

Order the CD via http://www.paypal.com/, account of forgottendeli@earthlink.net.

NOTE: The locations of the photos are not given on the CD as presently offered for sale, because to check and type up such as list would require many hours of additional work. If you yearn for such identifications and would cheerfully pay $5 extra for a list, email forgottendeli@earthlink.net. If or when the demand is great enough, I'll do the list and notify you that it’s available.

Architectural Terracotta

Terracotta was popular for architectural ornament from the 1870s until the early 20th century. Older buildings in New York that otherwise don't have much to recommend them often have charming terracotta ornament, some of it very elaborate. Below are some photos of it I've collected over the past couple years. This is decorative rather than fine art, but the quality is very high - and although I may not be inspired to great deeds by the final product, I'm still impressed by by the knowledge and effort that went into the design and execution of these bits and pieces.

The first 3 pieces are from Brooklyn, the others from Manhattan. If you're really curious about the precise locations, post a question and I'll look them up for you.