I was always tempted to call this, Church of the Holy Parking Lot. But now looking back on where I was standing (WTC Plaza) when I took it - it doesn't seem that funny. The longer I photograph, the more temporary everything becomes.
Photography is good at grabbing these scenes for posperity. What struck me as an odd juxtaposition years ago - turns out to also be a record, in this case of a scene that was blown away in an instant.
(Detail from one of the signs).
I shot this on a tripod with the EOS 50mm f1.4. You can easily read all the parking rates, and even the make of the air-conditioner sticking out of the back of the church. The monthly charge for cars was $329.81 plus: 18.25% city and parking tax. (And this was with the rather grainy Delta 400 film). I don't think the 50mm f1/4 was their cheapest lens - but it surely was one of their best.
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That church use to make me laugh!
Still does a little bit, in a sad way...
This was shot about ten years ago from the World Trade Center plaza looking south. 140-150 Liberty Street.
Love that shot.
I can vouch for your 50mm f1.4 - its still going strong and gives great results on my 5D.
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