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Friday, September 24, 2010

Grand Central Reflections (Weekend Reflections # 53)

This is the reflection of the sculpture and clock on the facade of Grand Central Terminal in New York City. Mercury is easy to see with his arms stretched out under the Hyatt's " T's" but the reflection also shows a distorted Minerva lying on her side and Hercule's head as well as some buildings. The sculpture was created in 1914 by Jules Alexis Coutan of Paris.

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1)Post a photograph taken by you that contains a visual refection.
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71 comments:

  1. I like the distortion at the edges, looks really cool. The statues are interesting!!

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  2. Nicely spotted! Maybe Minerva has been inside and visited the bar before he got distorted? :-)

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  3. Love the different angles of the reflection. Sometimes, I would purposely make distortions on my photos. Well done!

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  4. You brought the old and the new together into one exciting photo!

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  5. James, what a wonderful urban reflection...so appealing in every way to a guy who is crazy about urban reflections. I veered away from my urban pursuits this week with something unusual...please stop by...Peace

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  6. Great reflections...lots of details!
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    ☼ Sunny

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  7. Wonderful picture and a special treat to see for this Georgia girl! Have a great weekend James.

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  8. That is a magnificent reflection James. The day I am able to take photos as good as yours, I'll know I know how to take good pictures.
    Have a lovely weekend.

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  9. I always identified with Mercury as a young man because I was so moody. I haven't thought of him in years. Yet one beautiful photograph brings it all back. I can see what a miracle of change life is.

    Gawd, James! Your photography is masterful!

    On Being a Submissive Wife

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  10. Really cool combination of the statues reflected in the modern architecture.

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  11. So many dimensions my eyes have to keep changing focus.

    Lucy

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  12. That's quite a photo. The distortion from the glass makes it quite interesting.

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  13. Hello James!
    This central station brings great memories to me, thanks so much!
    Awesome reflections, just a mirror, so perfect and beautiful!
    "Mercury, who also symbolizes trade"
    This sculpture is wonderful and I'm very curious about the sculptor.
    I was searching "Jules Alexis Coulan"at google and your BLOG was the first reference! ;)
    Maybe I will try again in French.
    Have a blessed weekend
    hugs
    Léia

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  14. Once again very creative... This reflection is so beautiful... Great idea, very well framed.

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  15. Love your reflection and the details, James, as always! Of course, I love Grand Central, too, and your photo brought back fun memories. You really do get the most fantastic shots! Always look forward to your posts! Have a wonderful weekend!

    Sylvia

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  16. it's as if the statue will burst forth from the glass!!
    this is wonderful James :)

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  17. What a beautiful reflection and so very creative! I love your "Weekend Reflections"
    Genie

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  18. THIS is what I call a perfect reflection. Awesome!!!

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  19. This is NOT just an ordinary reflection! Superb, James!

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  20. Very clever reflection and great composition!

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  21. It´s simply... great!
    Greetings from Argentina
    By the way...I´ve left my reflections
    Elisa

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  22. Wow...i would have totally missed that. Excellent my friend. Spectacular :) Have a great Friday :)

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  23. Well seen - I really like the ornate carving within the modern frame.

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  24. A terrific melding of the very new with the very old. I like it a lot James!
    Could be captioned 'Where Mythical Dreams Come True.' :)

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  25. Like many have said above it is the combination of the new and old that I really like about this reflection.

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  26. Old and new; sharp, crisp photo!

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  27. This is cool, James. I like how part of the reflection is clear and the rest distorted.

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  28. Not only a beautiful reflection but also a wonderful composition!

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  29. very awesome photo. I also like your colorful crossing.

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  30. very awesome photo. I also like your colorful crossing.

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  31. very awesome photo. I also like your colorful crossing.

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  32. Awesome James. So clear .
    Magnificent!
    B.

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  33. Fabulous reflection!
    have a great weekend:)

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  34. Simply beautiful!

    ***
    Thanks for sharing*
    Have a happy weekend*******

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  35. Fascinating, wavey images in the windows! The statue almost seems to be floating on water! Beautiful shot!

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  36. This is one of the most amazing pictures I've ever seen! I love the reflection of the statue, or whatever that building adornment is called!

    Love it!

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  37. Terrific reflection. I like the combination of the old and the new.

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  38. The reflections seem real because of the distortion.

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  39. That is soooo beautiful - extraordinary image. I love that clock/sculpture. I have a more ordinary photo of it from my trip there 2 years ago October.

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  40. Love, love, love your photo today.

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  41. Grand Central Station is so beautiful. You've photographed her in a very unique way.
    Thanks for hosting this meme James.
    : )

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  42. Well, I'm late to this party, but I did show up. :-) James, your reflection photo has so much of interest... the lines, the contrasts, I really like it.

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  43. Love the composition here with the sculptural distortion inside and the contrasting architectural outlines to the right, around the corner. A fun take
    on Grand Central!

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  44. we stayed in the Grand central Hyatt in DC when we came to America with the kids in 1993, and in NY, we stayed at holiday inn, ( I think)

    Your reflection is very impressive. I tried to do a Stamford reflection today when I went to pick my Bro In Law up, but I get get a good photo.

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  45. I like the contrast between old and modern

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  46. Really nice reflection! I like how you've caught Mercury.

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  47. Le choc de l'ancien et du nouveau, à moins que ce ne soit la complémentarité ? Très bien vu !

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  48. J'aime beaucoup, un trés bel effet alliant modernité et passé. Beautiful. Bon week-end

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  49. I work a block away and see this every day—and I'm still super-impressed. Bravo, James!

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  50. What a wonderful reflection of the gorgeous sculpture! It's a wonderful angle, too :D

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  51. The past is contained in the present moment. This one really gets me thinking philosophically about time, human accomplishment, and our place in this universe.

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  52. I love the reflection of old architecture on new. Stunning photo, as always.

    http://thepaganeye.blogspot.com/2010/09/weekend-reflections.html

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  53. Great composition James. All the elements come together for a fine image. The reflections are first rate.

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  54. I love the composition. Greetings.

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  55. You have captured an amazing reflection!

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  56. Absolutely beautiful capture. I hope you're having a great weekend.

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  57. What an incredible sculpture and reflection! Great photo!

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  58. Not because I grew up in NYC, this is one of my top fave reflections you've shown us. I love how the curvy lines of the sculpture get even curvier. Great vision here.

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  59. The old and the new, the reflection and the actual.... lots going on here. Interesting shot...

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  60. Lovely I N T E R P L A Y
    Historic VS Contemporary
    Overwhelming Details
    Me Heart :)

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  61. Didn't I just leave a comment here? Am I losing my mind? I told you I loved the clarity of the pic despite the window distortions. This is an amazing capture.

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  62. Just LOVE this Superior Snap! A) Because I've been here, and know pretty much where you were standing to capture it, and B) Because it's just a gem!

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  63. I really liked the photo-stunning!

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