A winter morning in New York City slowly releases its grip. On short days, 5:00 a.m. barely pulls itself from night toward day. But day begins anyway as people rise to meet the dark.
Fine Art Photography by Deborah Julian
In this fine art print, Deborah Julian points her lens at poetic details in the early hours of mid-winter. It’s Roosevelt Island in New York City, and the East River comes up, flowing in steely darkness.
5:00 a.m., Winter Morning, East River, NYC, © Deborah Julian, 8 1/2 X 11-Inch Giclee Print
A light layer of fresh snow defines a balcony, and just below, a woman rises, silhouetted by artificial light.
A tugboat pushes a barge toward Long Island Sound, cutting the gray-blue surface of the East River.
Picturing a winter morning in New York City
Photographer Deborah Julian is best known for unique urban shots and a colorful commitment to storytelling.
Here, the crisp elements of predawn leave open tales of before and after. Beautiful artistry is not created, but it’s discovered in the real-life style of street photography.
The Budget Knew Before the “Emergency”
The demolition began on paper long before the City invoked emergency authority to carry it out. In RIOC’s fiscal 2013-14 budget, the Corporation set aside $7 million for fiscal 2015 for the complete demolition and cleanup of the Roosevelt Island Steam Plant. RIOC called that figure its worst-case scenario, meaning the State corporation might be left responsible for the entire cost.
