Reasons I love Greenpoint- Part 10: View from the Pulaski Bridge

Has it really been 3 weeks since I last blogged over here? Oh the horror, the horror! I guess that's what happens when I bike as much as possible before it gets too dark and cold to take out the old cruiser. My sincere apologies (if there are any of you left reading these words).
One thing I always loved about Greenpoint driving over the Pulaski Bridge. Now, there is nothing at all spectacular about this short span that connects Northern Brooklyn to Southern Queens. But what I always found stunning was the view of midtown Manhattan if you look west.

Being in a car meant I could only steal glimpses of the skyline, so it wasn't until I got rid of my car that I really had a chance to appreciate it. Now I get to enjoy it just about every day!

For one thing, the B61 that I take to and from the 7 Train goes over this bridge, so I see midtown as the early morning light glistens against the steel and concrete; and again in the evening when sun is behind it and the colors are more vibrant.

In addition, I ride my bike over this bridge whenever I need to get to the 59th Street Bridge and I even make special trips up there when the sunset is spectacular - because I know I will get a great shot of it.

Here are some of my favorite photos to date:

I love Greenpoint, and I love New York. I can't believe I'm lucky enough to live here.