USA, New York, during Columbus Day. Intention was to capture highlights during short 10 min. trip to Ellis Island - island welcomed more then 20 millions of new immigrants from entire world to USA during peak immigration years 1900-1925. Lot of them died to reach this view point, to get to USA and start NEW life. Right now Ellis Island is Museum maintained by National Park Service. I never saw more powerful historic photos as there. For me, fresh immigrant from Eastern Europe this place became special, unforgettable.
i have a somewhat similar shot from about 10 years ago when I was in the 6th grade...the twin towers are standing in mine, and i have to agree with mark; its just not the same without them. this is a great photo though, dont take my words the wrong way. the sky is beautiful and nothing beats the nyc skyline.
Fantastic shot Stan ! (unfortunately for me - and many others - it's just not the same without the Twin Towers of the WTC in the backround. I feel they should have rebuilt them but they're building something else. We'll see if it works as well) Ellis Island is great ! My parent's names are on the "Wall of Immigrants" . finally saw it when I went to NY last year (hadn't been there for a while) Very nice work here - a 7. Take care, Mark