The High Line 13/52

Earlier last month, I had gone to NYC to watch the US Open and have been meaning to post this series. The High Line is elevated above the streets of New York and runs from Gansevoort St to 20th St. It used to be a railroad elevated above ground and was designed to avoid all the accidents that used to occur on the streets below. Since 1980, the High Line has not been used for anything and was marked for demolition; however, a group of individuals known as the Friends of the High Line decided to save it from demolition. They convinced the city of New York to reuse it for a park and in June 2009, the High Line park opened to the public. An extension to 30th street is planned for 2011. (All pictures, F-4, 1/4000 s, ISO 400)