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#265856 in Books Steinmetz George 2015-10-13 2015-10-13Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 12.38 x 1.00 x 10.75l; .0 #File Name: 1419717898224 pagesNew York Air The View from Above
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. A Unique View of the Big AppleBy Damon MorleyHaving grown up pouring over Robert Cameron's "Above New York;" I'm always excited to see a book of aerial urban photos; especially of New York City. As such; I bought New York Air immediately upon coming across it. I'm glad I did. Initially I felt the photos in New York Air were a bit too close-up. But I realized I was trying to put my own expectations on the book; and not taking it for what it was. Whereas Robert Cameron captured the city's scope; Steinmetz captures its humanity. Humans rarely made a presence in Above New York; whereas they are found frequently in New York Air -- on rooftops; in parks; inside building windows. New York Air gives the city a pulse; exploring the interesting textures and patterns of the city. Window-lines become hypnotizing artwork. Rooftops reveal myriad easter eggs unseen from the sidewalk. New York is a city that can appear new again from infinite angles; and George Steinmetz captured a beautiful one.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. but I would have like to have seen more from the boroughs instead of ...By Phil CorsettiBeatiful images; but I would have like to have seen more from the boroughs instead of Manhattan. There were some from the Bronx; Queens; Staten Island and Brooklyn; but not quite enough for me.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. He has done such a wonderful job of displaying images of historical landmarks from the ...By L. J. S.This is an incredible book with only one negative comment....there is not enough pictures of neighborhoods. George Steinmetz is a fabulous photographer! He has done such a wonderful job of displaying images of historical landmarks from the air. I am quite impressed with his dedication in composing these pictures. He paid $500 an hour to go out in a small helicopter to take these images. As any great artist; he paid attention to shadows and light to make this a masterpiece of New York Live! Each picture is spellbinding in it's own context. In some ways; it is a history book of skyscrapers and some of the world's most famous buildings. I have thoroughly enjoyed viewing and reading this priceless book. I highly recommend buying it for yourself or as a great gift!
