Bethesda Terrace in Central Park - BW
by James Aiken
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Bethesda Terrace in Central Park - BW
Artist
James Aiken
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The stair leads down below the Bethesda Terrace of New York City's Central Park in glorious black and white.
The Bethesda Terrace's layout consists of both an upper and a lower terrace, which are connected by two grand staircases and a smaller one leading directly to the Mall. The entire terrace is constructed primarily of New Brunswick sandstone, paved with Roman brick, and boasts granite steps and landings. While the upper terrace flanks 72nd street and is responsible for the amazing views witnessed by tourists every year, the lower terrace connects to the Mall and features the majestic Bethesda Fountain. (Information obtained from centralpark.com)
Central Park, designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962, is an urban park in New York City's borough of Manhattan. The park initially opened in 1857 on 778 acres of city-owned land. In 1858, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux won a design competition to improve and expand the park with a plan to the current 843 acres, which they entitled the Greensward Plan. Construction commenced that same year, continued through the American Civil War, and concluded in 1873. Central Park is the most visited urban park in the United States. (Information obtained from Wikipedia)
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April 29th, 2014
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Comments (21)
Steven Reed
What an incredible capture! Brilliantly composed, Everything drawing one in thru the lite archway. Masterfully done James!
Jordan Blackstone
What an impressive way to enter one of the most famous parks in the North America!! Awesome b&w!
Jo Ann Tomaselli
I know this place and I've always been afraid to walk through those arches and, I find it wonderful that you've captured this terrace in such an inviting manner! The detail in the tile and fencing stand out and how great that I can see all the way to the other side - perfect pov Jamie!
Lee Craig
Sometimes it is so hard to believe the beauty we can find right here at home without the need to travel abroad. This is just a wonderful example of that...beautiful capture in this black and white image, James!
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