Beaux-Arts beauty with wreath, a photo from New York, Northeast

Photographer's Note

Grand Central Terminal is a gem in midtown Manhattan. This Beaux-Arts beauty that opened in 1913 is a commuter hub with several subway lines, and rail lines to northern suburbs and Connecticut.

From both the inside and outside, the large, arched windows demand attention. They are 60 feet (18 meters) tall, and there are walkways inside each window. Another recognizable detail of the faзade is the set of sculptures above the clock. It’s called the “Glory of Commerce”, and includes statues of Minerva, Hercules, and Mercury.

You might also notice the relatively smaller statue (8.5 feet/2.6 meters tall) below the center window. That’s Cornelius Vanderbilt. He was the long-time owner of the New York Central Railroad, and there is also a hall named after him inside the terminal.

At the moment, the terminal looks especially beautiful with its lit-up Christmas wreath.

In the WS is another scene outside the terminal.

jhm, holmertz, pajaran, Fis2, jemaflor, ikeharel, PaulVDV, Royaldevon, jean113, COSTANTINO, ktanska, alvaraalto, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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lousat (139332) 2021-12-19 9:24

Ciao Brenda, there is something French in style about this terminal, and its bolted iron structures are very reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower. A beautiful photo with a Christmas bonus and very rich and detailed, even the WS is original and fun with the statue with the hat and the man who makes the same gesture. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

holmertz (102774) 2021-12-19 9:29

Hello Brenda,
There is an amusing photo in the WS and a very nicely composed main picture. The magnificent faзade dominates the view with its many fine details, including temporarily the red and green wreath, but I also like the inclusion of the much taller buildings in the background that tell us of the architectural diversity of New York.
During my only stay in NYC I often felt myself moved to the world of cinema. Possibly I had my strongest such feelings when I visited Grand Central Station, which I had seen in so many movies.
Kind regards,
Gert

jhm (211736) 2021-12-19 9:52

Hello Brenda,

Lovely sculpture and clock above the Grand Central Terminal
Splendid picture with lovely light and colours
Composition and presentation are nice to look at.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

Silvio1953 (221729) 2021-12-19 9:59

Ciao Brenda, great view of fantastic terminal, fine details, splendid sharpness and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

pajaran (115989) 2021-12-19 11:11

Pozdrav.

Lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepa fasada i detalji, dobro pokazana sa lepim bojama i kontrastom.
Dobar rad sa lepom fotografijom u radionici.
Lep stari Grand Central Terminal.

Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja

Fis2 (170861) 2021-12-19 12:35

Witaj Brenda!
A very nice photos.
This picture makes impression.
I like fragment of building.
Interesting clock and sculpture also windows and fragment of bridge.
Good framing, colors and sharpness.
Well done.
Good afternoon.
Krzysztof

jemaflor (147224) 2021-12-19 22:58

Hi Brenda,
interesting architecture style, well composed you photo, excellent quality, good contrast with decoration red and green, tfs.

ikeharel (113427) 2021-12-20 1:08

Hello Brenda,
This is a wonderful picture reminding me a sight I used to see almost daily. An iconic building, impossible to take one whole picture of it.
Excellent outcome, wonderful noon time light upon the facade.
Have a nice new week,
Ike

PaulVDV (62978) 2021-12-20 11:14

Hello Brenda,
I think one of the two gentlemen in the WS is wearing the other's hat.
For some obscure reason I remember this bridge more than the windows. Maybe I needed the big red bow that wasn't there then :)
The colours of the clock really stand out to me in this photo.
Excellent sharp and clear presentation.
Best regards, Paul

Royaldevon (85932) 2021-12-20 13:07

Hello Brenda,

This is a particularly attractive building with its lovely windows, beautifully decorated clock and festive bow! You have cleverly guided us to its facade via the the angled bridge and given the whole scene a good sense of depth by including the buildings, guiding away, in the b/g.
I really like it for its clarity, too.

Time does seem to be important to the gents in your w/s. 😆

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

jean113 (27893) 2021-12-20 13:56

Hello Brenda, a well composed shot with the beautiful wreath in the centre.
It is a very fine building with the columns , sculptures, distinctive windows and clock all interesting features and worthy of inclusion.
The workshop picture is a nice extra and could have been a main post.
Kind regards, Jean.

ifege (48159) 2021-12-20 20:37

Hi Brenda
And merry Christmas to Grand Central Station where we did our best to get lost. A good Christmas season photo.
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (116580) 2021-12-20 22:00

Hello my dearest Brenda
have a pleasant day today
a classical view with
impressive architectural
details which are very well
composed with signs of Christmas...
a beautiful photo with christmas
details
thanks
regards
Costantino

Tue (92470) 2021-12-22 7:38

Hello Brenda,
A great composition to show the faзade of Grand Central Station and the bridge leading to it. I like the gentle sunlight as well. Great photo.
Lars

ktanska (44804) 2021-12-22 10:30

Hi Elaine,
Interior view of the Grand Central Terminal is pretty familiar to me, but I don't remember outdoor view. But it is no surprise that it looks great. Beautiful clock and statues above it. And that Christmas decoration is quite stylish.
Kari

alvaraalto (42804) 2021-12-25 3:22

Hello Brenda,
Maybe you should have turned both photos around and put the two men checking their watches on how long it will be before Christmas on the front page.
But I also really appreciate this photo in which Christmas decorations have been applied in a modest way. I wonder if the beautiful hall of the Grand Central Terminal is also decorated with interesting Christmas decorations.
Excellent presentation
Merry Christmas, groet Rob

mcmtanyel (68623) 2022-01-01 17:37

Hello Brenda,
An elegant building with an elegant wreath, nicely rendered.
Happy 2022,
MT

mkamionka (74535) 2022-01-02 1:18

Hi Brenda,
This is quite a famous motif above the central station. I remember having it in my collection as well but it was in the pre-digital times so I didn't share it here. You have nicely combined it with the subtle Christmas decoration which adds lovely colors here as well.
Funny workshop with both figures checking their time.
I wish you a Happy New Year!
M