Waterfalls of New York
The first time I heard about this, I thought it was a joke. The New York Water Taxi was offering tours of the city's waterfalls, along the East river yet, har har. But it turns out to be true, a city-sponsored art installation that will run through the summer. I took some pictures on my run yesterday morning.
Waterfall beneath the Brooklyn Bridge
Helicopter landing at the Wall Street heliport, with the waterfall on Governors Island in the background
Waterfall in Brooklyn
There's one more, a little further up the East River, on the Manhattan side. To be honest, I think the whole idea works better on paper. People (and the NY Times) seem to like the idea - and it is remarkable, as a piece of frivolous engineering; but the scale and the scaffolding doesn't stand comparison to the real thing. Nature's waterfalls convey power and majesty; these are only an echo, enough for a little refreshing spray only.
posted 13.7.08
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