Downtown New York holds a special place in my heart, as many of you know. It just suits all my sensibilities - the narrow streets, the architecture, the history, and easy access to views across the waters of the Hudson River, New York Harbor, and the East River. Perched above the East River, set deep in the South Street Seaport, is one of my favorite places in all of New York - Harbour Lights, a restaurant with one of the all time best views in the city, hands down.
Harbour Lights is on the third floor of Pier 17, tucked securely into the northeast corner of the building. Peter and I have been going to Harbour Lights for years and were so glad when we saw it reopen after 911. We've loved sitting out on the deck on a summer day, enjoying a lobster salad but even more enjoying the panoramic view of Brooklyn, the river with its three southern bridges - the Brooklyn, the Manhattan and the Williamsburg, and lower Manhattan. Spectacular on any day, this view is breathtaking at night when all the lights of these burroughs and bridges come up, and on a crisp evening around the holidays, there's no more festive location. Harbour Lights dresses itself elegantly in garland and white lights in December, but never seems to detract from the city just beyond it's picture windows.
Peter and I met friends here last week and of course Peter came with cameras in hand. He couldn't wait to see how HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography would reveal parts of the city we both love. We sincerely hope you feel the festiveness of the holiday season in downtown New York.
Photos @2010 Peter Tooker; Slide Show by Claudia Ward & Peter Tooker
WOW what beautiful pics, made me miss even more the fact that I wasn't able to make the special evening. Next year!!! Mayra
Posted by: Mayra Sacco | Wednesday, January 05, 2011 at 08:15 AM
Your beautiful photos made me very homesick for NYC. I'd love to see some more shots of the city at holiday time.
Posted by: Debra Cobb | Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 03:36 AM
Beautiful pics Claudia and Peter! Wish I could have made it to the event. Maybe next year!
Posted by: Bob Dollard | Monday, December 13, 2010 at 07:02 PM
The pictures are incredible as I am sure the gathering was too. I can't wait to see everyone next year!
Posted by: Sarah Baulch | Monday, December 13, 2010 at 11:41 AM
Beautiful! That is some camera, not to mention the accumulated knowledge of the one taking those fabulous shots. The city, harbor lights are amazing, especially in the evening. Thanks!
Posted by: Barbara Andolsek Paintings | Monday, December 13, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Great shots....and a great time.
Posted by: Martha Pierce | Monday, December 13, 2010 at 09:44 AM
Nice!
Posted by: Valerie Jardin | Monday, December 13, 2010 at 09:15 AM