Thursday, May 31, 2012

Followup on Hollywood

Last year I shot some photos around the Hollywood Theater, trying to understand why people were concerned about the aesthetics of putting an apartment building next door.  The new building isn’t finished, but it’s far enough along to get a sense of the visual impact. Below are side by side comparisons, with the first shot from July of 2011 and the second from May 2012 while construction is in progress.

I still don't get what the fuss was about. The only view negatively impacted was the middle shot from the east side of Sandy around 41st street. I think the apartment building actually improves the view from the west side.

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Hmm...

How Effective is Arthroscopic Knee Surgery?
Something to file away for the next time I try to convince someone doctors are no more trustworthy than plumbers.