The Ellis Island Museum tells the story of 12 million immigrants that entered the United States between 1892 AND 1924. According to the website over 40 percent of Americans can trace their lineage through the Ellis Island Immigration Station. The second floor are these beautiful windows – the light streams in an warms the room. Looking out the window we can see the Statue of Liberty.
Amazing light!!!!
thanks Dave, Ellis Island is a special place, and these windows are beautiful.
wonderful photo!
thanks Marina, I have had the change to visit Ellis Island a couple of times, and this is the first time I noticed the Statue of Liberty in the window, it seems so perfect to me.
Love that framing!
thanks, the windows are so beautiful – I love them – and as i was standing looking out I noticed the statue of liberty.
Congratulations Janice!
This very well composed pic is one of the best of the week.
In addition to the compo I also love the light. Bravo!
thanks Louloupix, i am glad everyone like it!
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Inspired!
I too saw that view a couple of years ago, I found the whole visit to Ellis Island incredibly moving.
I used a shot of the Statue of Liberty in the weekly photo challenge on “Hope” a few weeks back and i still think about all the poor emigrants escaping heaven knows what, hoping for a better life.
Dee
thanks Dee,
Wow! What a fabulous shot … in many ways.
I hope to go there one day… that would be such an experience!
Hi Rebekah, I recommend it to everyone, go off season, the line ups are shorter and the trip is much more relaxing!
NYC is way up there … if not #1 on my list of places I want to go to so ….
and Ellis Island will certainly be part of that trip one day. October, I’m thinking would be good, when it’s not too hot.
Amazing view…I just love how the Statue of Liberty owns the picture.
thanks Veecirra, it spoke to me the moment I saw it!
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I like the way you framed the Statue of Liberty through the window in the door, but also the thought of all the immigrants passing through this area as they came to the U.S.
Hi Ruth, thanks, the history of Ellis Island is the history of many families in the U.S. the image seemed to tell that story, at least for me.
This photo is superb! And it means a great deal to me personally. Two of my grandparents came to the U. S. through the entry at Ellis Island.
thanks Sandra, I am glad you too the time to comment, if you get a chance to visit it is worth the time.
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Brilliant shot! I’m going to be there in 8 days-can’t wait!
I am sure you will enjoy the visit!
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Beautiful photography!
thanks Cee Neuner
I love the look through the window… great capture and great entry for this challenge.
Good job – it’s stunning
thanks Gilly
Brilliant, for composition, lighting and the significance of the meaning.
thanks cinova, i appreciate that you took time to visit and provide such wonderful feedback!
Really nice composition!
thanks
great framing and light. beautiful photograph.
thanks as ansel adams said “Sometimes I do get to places just when God’s ready to have somebody click the shutter.”
I love that quote. Thanks for sharing it with me.
Beautifully captured!
thanks happysherlock
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thanks Amar!