"Americana at its Finest"

"Americana at its Finest"

Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island - November 6, 2010.  Part of my yet to be titled project documenting America's fort's, this was one of the first shots from the day.  It's an Americana story with the entrance to Manhattan via New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty (not pictured), Fort Wadsworth, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and a visionary (little girl looking through binoculars).  While my shutter snapped, I envisioned George Washington and his troops entering New York Harbor to fight The Battle of Brooklyn against His Majesty's Royal Army. 

This picture is currently in submission with Getty Images.  However, I am still waiting to hear back from the Mother of the child to ensure a model release is signed.  Speed it up, Mom!

Yale Gurney | 2010
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"Verrazano Meets Wadsworth"

"Verrazano Meets Wadsworth"

Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island - November 6, 2010.  I had been wanting to visit Wadsworth to get shots that specifically included the old fort with the Verrazano Bridge in the same shot.  This is one of about 4 or 5 that will be included in "The City Project" for various usage.  This photo channels a famous photo taken by Berenice Abbott;  Brooklyn Bridge shot in 1936. 

Oddly enough, many of my images reflect Abbott's style and we also share the same birthday (she's a little older...). 

Yale Gurney | 2010
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