Comments about perspective

There are 100 comments about "perspective"

Humboldt1: Arquitecto, Seriously, you don't need to use all the 5 dollar words. I have been in Humboldt Park for the past 3 years, having purchased an apartment building here in which I live. I......

in response to: Humboldt Park & Gentrification by Xavi

arquitecto: Xavi, good post. I feel your pain. I am a central american immigrant who grew up in cleveland. Went to school in Portland and am living in Sacramento CA. I have gained......

in response to: Humboldt Park & Gentrification by Xavi

upfromflames: WOW! You win the prize good sir! that is indeed why Bushwick burned! May I offer you as a prize an invitation to come speak to my class? I teach Urban history at the Academy......

in response to: Why Did Bushwick Burn? by upfromflames

Warren S.: "...I think Father Zimmer was reading the weekly anouncements and DP and some other nuns were being sent to other Parishes. When Father said her name, I was stunned and looked at her with a......

in response to: Bushwick 77: The Casusos of Harman St. by upfromflames

MTA: This is a great thread and really shows everyone's perspective on the past, the changes, and ideas about the future. I want to check in and see what folks think about Jefferson Ave. between Evergreen......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

anon: is the intersection of montrose ave and humboldt street relatively safe? im coming from the perspective of an inexperienced suburban white male, so im not sure what "safe" even means. ...

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

joey: the lines of perspective are nice too. this reminds me of a 1950's post card. nice effect....

in response to: Market St by Ross

Peter: wow, the comments in korean are fascinating... i mean, im as prone to think that america is the global authority on conspiracy, but i think its a bit of a reach to say that america......

in response to: Anti-US Beef/2MB Protests by chiamattt

MrBrenzo: Hutchinson Kansas is a boring place, if you are a boring person. I lived in Hutch until I was 15 and remember it fondly. the state fair only happens once a year, but it was......

in response to: America\'s Most Boring Towns: 10 by Scott Sargent

Peter: destruction or art? i always find it interesting when people refer to graffiti as "destruction", as its not like theyre carving their tag into the wall with an air-chisel or something. painting seems to be......

in response to: Destruction or Art by Robert Emanuel

Ess: To Unsure- I don't know about all the "God's children" stuff and the worn-out (and not-very-helpful) phrases like "don't give up, seek help", but I can say, as a recovered meth addict, you need to......

in response to: America\'s Most Boring Towns: 10 by Scott Sargent

Post-84 New Jack: See, thats the general difference in our perspectives, "W-Bear". I prefer to look to the future, and push things to new heights than to dwell on the past and the past's faded glories and talk......

in response to: JA: A True NYC King by Peter

Jade-en-Ville: EvilGentleman, I have learned a great deal from your pictures and posts over the past few years. This post prompted me to respond, mainly to lend weight to your comments to Canadian-Canadian. EvilGentleman's perspective is, in......

in response to: The Benny Farm Condemned Housing Projects by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: Well Elicar, my previous article on this particular location has become something of an online focal point for those who lived there during its heyday, much like Corsatki's {Cabrini Green} articles. Thus, this page is intended......

in response to: The Destruction of Benny Farm by EvilGentleman

GS Age 97: Since I was born twelve miles from Bellville in 1910 I can give you some perspective on this town. In the 1930's we looked forward going town to visit friends on the street and at......

in response to: America\'s Most Boring Towns: 3 by Scott Sargent

Chris: I just happened over this page while looking for something via Google, but I couldn't just let this go- I grew up in Hutch, but no longer living there. I moved to the West Coast......

in response to: America\'s Most Boring Towns: 10 by Scott Sargent

Alfred: "Old bastards" - I'm 26. Maybe young people in this city should learn to take enjoyment from simple things like taking a stroll at Dillon Nature Center or listening to non-commericial, uninterupted classical music on......

in response to: America\'s Most Boring Towns: 10 by Scott Sargent

Cyberdish: I don't get even the slightest hint of negativity or homophobia from you. There are, unfortunatly, those in the gay cmmunity who are reluctant to embrace any other lifestyle or thought pattern that isn't their......

in response to: Le Stud by EvilGentleman

anon (wnpgmb01dc2-99-69.dynamic.mts.net): Winnipeg has been the most understated and under appreciated city in the country for decades. Rich with a vibrant arts scene and steeped in an abundance of rich history and a plethora of great performing arts......

in response to: The Top 10 Canadian Skylines by CE

UpFromFlames: As I am fond of saying, Memory is the surest antidote to history. That is the main issue I have with your perspective. While I have done a lot of documentary research [[www.upfromflames.com]] I could......

in response to: I\'ve lived in Bushwick for just about fifteen years by Jeanne M.

Gordynate: This one would win, I think, but the truck redeems it. [[img:23986]] And yes, the truck is built in forced perspective, in case anyone wondered why it looks so oddly shaped. ...

in response to: Ugliest Building in New York? by Peter

tiara lingua: Your photos are dark and ominous. There is so much life and movement when you normally go there. Sunshine. Performers galore, freaks, opportunists, and gawkers. Blondes scantily clad on rollerblades. So......

in response to: Venice Beach by adam

Toxteth Riot: Hi EvilGentleman. I don't like the term FYROM. I am not a fan of the term Republic of Macedonia either. The Graeco-Romans, that is, the indigenous population of the South-Easter Meditarranean, as a people share a common......

in response to: Θεσσαλονίκη by zagg

EvilGentleman: Well Lee, I suppose we all have our different perspectives. That is one of the things that makes life interesting. It would be so boring if we all thought the same. Mind you, that is what......

in response to: Banksy Rocks! by EvilGentleman

upfromflames: Dee: i am so glad that you discovered that site! Your words and perspective is much appreciated on these pages....

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

EvilGentleman: I love having a fresh perspective. Keep up the good work. I hope more citynoisers get the chance to visit each other's cities....

in response to: Avenue Du Mont-Royal: Part One by serlingrod

returned_farmboy: I was going to go to all the trouble to refute some claims about Hutchinson made in this post, but then I cam to the realization that: 1) If the author was doing a serious......

in response to: America\'s Most Boring Towns: 10 by Scott Sargent

Staci: I am DYING to do a documentary about Humboldt Park. I am really looking for someone to team up with to create this project. I think there should exist a stamp in history......

in response to: Humboldt Park by corsakti

HSH: If there's anyone on this page who's actually living in Bushwick right now, I'd love to get your perspective and hear your experiences. I was just there yesterday looking at properties. Some really gorgeous stuff......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

EvilGentleman: Nah, I'm just a guy who likes to take lots of pictures and post them on the internet, sharing the world I see with others, using my preference for a comprehensive photojournalistic presentation style. I......

in response to: Sexe Cite by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: Hmmmm, is that the S Talking Bar or the Stalking Bar? I'm guessing it is the result of differing cultural perspectives and/or poor translation....

in response to: May 13, 2007 by chiamattt

anon (static-host-66-18-45-122.epbinternet.com): Another perspective. I'm 50 years old. Born in St. Anthony's, lived on Fairfield and Richmond Streets, attended Moos School. Gangs are nothing new. Puerto Ricans began moving into the neighborhood in......

in response to: Humboldt Park by corsakti

rosecolredglasses: While it is true the Bushwick is "trying" to come back, it haas a long way to go. Without a doubt, it is much better than the period of 1976-1994 when you could honestly......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

EvilGentleman: Just a little curious about your "guerrilla photography" style, I have a few questions. I notice your most common perspective is from thigh level, and usually canted about 30° to the left. Are most of your......

in response to: Hyehwa to Mia by chiamattt

EvilGentleman: joey - sometimes, a picture can show a thousand times more than words can, and other times, a picture cannot even begin to describe the horror of reality. This is one of those cases. I......

in response to: Lost by EvilGentleman

upfromflames: BD: I truly appreciate your response. Maybe that is why I posted it. Thanks for taking the bait! Your perspective is clearly rich in experience, and me, well, I am a non-NYer who has just......

in response to: The Bushwick Initiative: Holistic Redevelopment or Urban Renewal Retrofit? by upfromflames

groovehouse: I would like to see more photos on the home page. I think the page is set up to show three photos, a few more would be nice. I would also like to see the......

in response to: User Survey 2007 by Jamie

j.walthers@timesnewsweekly.com: In response to upfromflames regarding Bushwick Corners: This response requires both historical perspective and adjustment of mind set to the Colonial New World. The 17th Century was a fundamentally agrarian society dedicated and tied to land......

in response to: I\'ve lived in Bushwick for just about fifteen years by Jeanne M.

James: This has been an interesting site and I have enjoyed reading the different perspectives from people, especially from the residents past or present of Cabrini Green. I am from Michigan which is about a......

in response to: Cabrini Green [whats left of it] by corsakti

banjo: Initially, i thought: what an interesting perspective of a circle/ring bicycle post. Why haven't I seen that before? Guess not tall enough. But then I realized that the ring is separated from the post. Recently snapped by......

in response to: Jan 20 2007 Toronto by hool

little ukraine: uke suits me fine - thanks very much for the kind words, jack! i graduated from nyu in may; i recall discussing the NYU library with your daguther on here a few months back.......

in response to: Around New York by little ukraine

JNJ: Your reflections are very impassioned and provide a perspective that I could never understand as a caucasian and an outsider to the neighborhood. I guess what I still don't understand is why, I would be......

in response to: Humbodlt Park: Don\'t leave but make it better by Delma

Interested: Hi JNJ, Your reflections are very impassioned and provide a perspective that I could never understand as a caucasian and an outsider to the neighborhood. I guess what I still don't understand is why, I......

in response to: Humbodlt Park: Don\'t leave but make it better by Delma

joey: defies perspective...

in response to: Alley Fire Escape by Brad

Peter: i love that perspective......

in response to: Table at Brasil by groovehouse

JNJ: "I was running in Humboldt Park the other day, as I have for a few years, when 2 Puerto Rican 17ish year olds rammed their bicycles into me. I stepped to them, as it were,......

in response to: Humbodlt Park: Don\'t leave but make it better by Delma

S: That was a pretty antagonistic and incoherent post JMJ, and I find it to be consistent with other white racist feelings that I some times experienced from some residents of Humboldt Park. ......

in response to: Humbodlt Park: Don\'t leave but make it better by Delma

susannah: Is it my imagination or are these buildings tilting sideways?I tried to fix my perspective by covering the street with my hand and they still appear to be leaning! The blue one with the......

in response to: Violins Etc... by CE

Karlo: Volunteer Im not trying to convince you of my views,i am merely trying to reach an understanding with you as a human being. If i were standing next to you,i would offer you my sincere condolences and......

in response to: Ulster Young Militants: Shankhill by norniron

Cameo: you recognized the perspective eh?...

in response to: Definately Not the Crack of Dawn by Cameo

GeneralTsao: Wow, what a closed perspective we have! The author posted several shots of the same building and people now don't want to have anything to do with Salina Kansas? Observation #1: Author should have been more......

in response to: America\'s Most Boring Towns: 7 by Scott Sargent

EvilGentleman: Thank you very much. I must admit, I always liked the way this one came out, especially the way the light shining through the ice changes the colours. I had a lot of time on......

in response to: Ice Cubes and Seaweed by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: Some of the best parts of Montreal are the less wealthy, such as Point-St-Charles and Saint-Henri. I mention the financial aspect of the communities primarily so people have an idea as to what to expect......

in response to: Montreal Signs 1: Dorval, Dorval Island, Pointe Claire by EvilGentleman

Catherine Penfold-Waxman: I really like the second one, all the perspective and angles. Everything seems to be pointing to the window. Is that where the treasure is?...

in response to: Majestic Looking by jack

Marlo: I've never been, myself, though from the outsider's perspective it seems to be strictly bottles. Lots of crashing and smashing going on, with a line up of cars Saturday and Sunday, drivers eager to be redeemed......

in response to: Untitled by Marlo

EvilGentleman: I suspect Chris, like many who grew up around the Maritimes, has finally reached that stage of life where he must venture off to sample life in the big city before deciding where he belongs......

in response to: A Poor Puppeteer by Marlo

Susannah : I live in a predominately republican community. Most people I know say things like "we're in a culture war"and "its part of the liberal agenda" and they circulate petitions against gay marriage - I can't......

in response to: Smash by Catherine Penfold-Waxman

Marlo: Thanks :) I find that taking pictures of whatever place you happen to be in refreshes it for you. Seeing other people's photos does that even more so, because you're not just looking from the perspective......

in response to: A Poor Puppeteer by Marlo

EvilGentleman: I hope you return soon. I miss your talent, which shows up so very well in these photos. Your artistic perspective helps expand my own horizons....

in response to: Citynoise: My 1 Year Anniversary by GGP

joey: a unique perspective on the world...

in response to: Morning Walk: Part One by jamie

Scott Sargent: Imagine that! Whomever you are, wherever you are is where its at, non? People are naturally defensive. Go Figure. I mean, {Norman}, {Oklahoma}. Seriously. Its nice that someone surfed in, though, really. I do sincerely......

in response to: America's Most Boring Towns: 1 by Scott Sargent

Jamie: I'm not from London, Ruairí. What gave you the impression that i did? I live in Lincolnshire. I wholeheartedly agree that the pictures i have shown on this website do not reflect a fair image......

in response to: Cross Street and Blossom 2002 by Jamie

Jamie: i've just sat and read this entire thread end to end and i have to say, i think there are a lot of sticks being firmly grasped by the wrong ends. Northern Ireland is a......

in response to: Urban Street Propoganda by Jamie

Jamie: I'm glad you like the site. I think on the whole, although the consensus is that these pieces aren't great, there was a lot of positivity in the comments here. It's always cool when random......

in response to: Bad Graffiti Hall of Fame by Jamie

Jamie: Lawrence i love the perspective in your photos, and i love the urban decay also...

in response to: Dilapidated by Lawrence

Chris Erb: How far away is Wolfville from Halifax. It looks nice but rather boring from my perspective as I see this all the time here in New Brunswick....

in response to: Down Home Charm by Michelle

peace: i did like the first few fotos, very well captured through perspective. someone saying that there must have been better architects around when those buildings were build must remember, styles change.and with the amazingly rapid......

in response to: Tall Buildings of Montreal by CE

male perspective: I don't know about the rest but I for one appreciate it when a woman sits down across from me with her hooch hanging out... I also like the gals who wear the slightly see......

in response to: 7 Train Pervert by CC

Bob: Just a comment on the 1976 photo - pay attention to the spacing of the telephone poles - the photo inaccurately compresses the distances - some other-than-normal type lens. Compressing the scene exaggerates the......

in response to: Two Views of Tallahassee by JonathanGarrett

jeeff: i like the stretched perspective you got in photo #2. anyone know what the building in #3 is?...

in response to: Tall Buildings of Montreal by CE

cerniagigante: Come on people. Hundreds of people die cruelly in Iraq every day, thousands in Africa and tens of thousands in the whole world (not to mention animals). And in many cases we bear......

in response to: A Grisly Example of Man\'s Inhumanity by GGP

Elicar: Ahhh...Now, that puts things in perspective. When I saw people "lost their homes", I only thought of homeowners. Yup, I called my rental dwelling my home, not too long ago. My bad! Awww S__t! Am I......

in response to: The 40th Beaches Lion’s Easter Parade by Elicar

a dose of reality: This topic is being beat to death by people without a real grasp on the term "life". this cat/rabbit in the scheme of things is as worthless now as it was when it was alive......

in response to: A Grisly Example of Man\'s Inhumanity by GGP

Catherine Penfold-Waxman: I see your point, the can-grinding waste dispostal sounds sweet! Plus, living at the Barbican and having an artistic soul, you will get really good at drawing perspective. Good luck with landing a sugar daddy....

in response to: Barbican Love by elaine

Elicar: Hey, it shows passion! That's a good thing! Besides, you are one of the lucky ones who has worked and lived somewhere else other that this country of ours full of stalkers (sorry, I couldn't......

in response to: Panning Turned into Stalking by Elicar

Peter: ahh photo-taking walks. nice! these are some good views of toronto, especially... it helped me put lots of the more close-up shots ive seen on here into perspective......

in response to: Only in Toronto... by Elicar

JB: What a cool view! Mouse's perspective?...

in response to: Arch with Snow by Pat

jenna: chiamatt: I guess the next question should be, what happens next? 195 days means alot of pictures.. I'm hoping. Thanks for the new pics... It really puts things in perspective... I love Toronto, but I......

in response to: A Few Minutes After Work by chiamattt

simplyantwon: hey! so, my friend staci (whom you've all met) tuned me into this whole blog thing. i think it's fantastic to read some of the opinions and perspectives of my unknown neighbors. so, i wanted......

in response to: Humboldt Park by corsakti

Peter: eg: hah re: the bike/courier guy. that made me chuckle. also: that cn story is quite a story... wow, just wow. just to put that kid's feat into perspective: [[img:10099]] (...image ganked from [[http://www.the-rocketman.com/Dar-R-gallery.html]], which is a fascinating-......

in response to: Sooo Adorable by Elicar

Peter: yay {vertigo}! i love that first perspective. i imagine falling past it in space......

in response to: More Odd Perspectives by Tyfoid Kid

Peter: wow, somehow i missed this entry the first time around... just found it. eg, your posts are among some of the most fascinating/informative on this site. i do hope you keep it up. you have......

in response to: Arctic Landscapes II by EvilGentleman

Catherine Penfold-Waxman: It's fun living in New York and also being a tourist guide. It gives you a whole new perspective on this fabulous place....

in response to: NYC Rapid Fire by Catherine Penfold-Waxman

insightoner: Good stuff. A couple of things to keep everything in perspective: Humbolt was white untill the 70's. Don't you think the whites that lived there pre70's felt the same way when Puerto......

in response to: Humboldt Park by corsakti

gringa latina: Well, here I am again. I wrote my last post in Spanish I guess as a sign of respect to all of the latino residents of Humboldt Park and to write as a "white......

in response to: Humboldt Park by corsakti

EvilGentleman: jack, you randy old fart, may you live forever! LMAO!! Your naively innocent version of your perspective (or your tongue-in-cheek imitation thereof) reminds me so much of the storyline of the Kinks' song Lola....

in response to: Bimbo Daycare by EvilGentleman

Cyberia: Sorry just have to add my two cents. Being born in Trondheim Norway, Raised in Jakarta Indonesia and now a resident of Canada (Go Expats!), Id like to put forward my perspective. - Firstly Norway is not......

in response to: Injustice CASE... by Rune-Willem

jeeff: cool-tsk - jack has been hanging around this website for a while now, and has left tons of thoughtful comments. he may not have the same perspective as you, but he's certainly no idiot.......

in response to: Destruction of Lisbon City by cool-tsk

Viernes: To miss manners: None, you are completly missing the point. Aparently from your perspective the only possible stance to take about an incident such as this is to side with one of the parties involded.......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

What's Really Going On Here: Many feel the attention given to this matter is as shameful as some aspects of the event itself. Certainly a few nutbars roused themselves from the backwaters from which they monitor society. ......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Eric the Yellow-bellied: Eric: "I'm a cyclist and a motorist, so maybe I have a unique prospective..." WhatEVER. Many of us who are primarily cyclists also have cars -- I'll lay odds you're a motorist who owns a bike.......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Eric: shit...i meant perspective...

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Bruce: Very nice shot. Didn't realize the size/perspective on the second picture till i seen the bottom!!...

in response to: Fremont Bridge by Jeff

Rai: It appears there is a great deal of mixing of legality and morality going on in most of the responses to this post. Based on the infromation available I'd just like to point out......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

The Awards: Devon – for making me laugh the hardest (shouldn’t have been reading your posting at work) She had it coming – for being the least articulate, most ignorant and least intelligent individual I’ve had the displeasure......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Pete: to "dude had a baseball bat", the issue is very polarized. You have one take on the situation. Many other people see the incident from a different perspective. To you, Ethnicity/sexual orientation/......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

poprad99: I have been riding bikes for 32 years and burning fossil fuels for 22 years. I have been commuting year-round by bike for 9 years. I was assaulted and battered by a motorist in 1990 for......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Steve in Vancouver: Almost an identical incident happened here in Vancouver to a close friend of mine. Let me tell you that one turned out as it seems so relevant (sorry, no photos). My friend, and his girlfriend, were......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Scunny: Back in the day (25 years ago), when I first started as a bike courier, I too was guilty of returning litter to motorized slobs in much the same manner (although I never actually had......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Jamie: haa but barry will never achieve the unique perspective of my photos. unless he breaks into flat 2 that is. i don't condone this. i like also how in barry's photos the white building with......

in response to: Back Street by barry