A miller Posted February 17, 2015 Share #1 Posted February 17, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) The first is really just setting up the second (so you can see what the large cement stones look like from afar). The second is a close up of one of the cement stones of the Federal Reserve building. The naturally formed cracks in the cement remind me of a city skyline. It took some explaining to a Federal security officer before I could be let go after taking this M-A, 28mm Elmarit pre-asph, Portra 400 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/241183-some-plays-on-the-federal-reserve-building-in-nyc/?do=findComment&comment=2765932'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 Hi A miller, Take a look here Some plays on the Federal Reserve Building in NYC . I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jdlaing Posted February 17, 2015 Share #2 Posted February 17, 2015 Excellent shots, both. The second image shows spalling. Too much paste is brought to the surface from vibration of the mould, in this case, and when moisture gets underneath the surface and when the moisture freezes........voila! Artwork. Nice capture! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted February 17, 2015 Amazing knowledge, JD. Thanks for sharing it. I work across the street from this building and I'm around it every day. I believe that this is the only cement panel at eye level around the entire building with this interesting formation. There is another one pretty close to it with similar "spailing' formations although isn't as aesthetically symmetrical. Thanks again and all the best, Adam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted February 17, 2015 Share #4 Posted February 17, 2015 Amazing knowledge, JD. Thanks for sharing it. I work across the street from this building and I'm around it every day. I believe that this is the only cement panel at eye level around the entire building with this interesting formation. There is another one pretty close to it with similar "spailing' formations although isn't as aesthetically symmetrical. Thanks again and all the best, Adam Poor old limestone and sandstone panels like that, being pretty porous, take a beating from smog and acid rain too. A little extra coating when they were new would have helped them age with more dignity. Did I mention my love for the Federal Government and their wisdom for saving money? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted February 17, 2015 very funny, and insightful. I would add that this building is on Maiden Lane on land that used to be a river cutting across Manhattan and running eastward feeding into the East River. For some reason, this street happens to be chronically windy, much more so that the any of the surrounding streets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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