the lobster place, a photo from New York, Northeast

Photographer's Note

the old Oreo factory in Chelsea in NYC has been transformed in a foodies paradise. It is today a upmarket shopping mall with emphasis on good food.
Here we see the Sandwich counter at a place called "the lobster place" a joint that caters in fresh seafood of all kinds. The sandwiches and rolls are made fresh on order and just next to it is a counter with a great choice of beautiful chowders.
The longest cue in the place acctually is where you choose your own living lobster from a grand display, let it bee cooked freshly for you and then devour it on the spot.

bukitgolfb301, jhm, Noel_Byrne, mkamionka has marked this note useful

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holmertz (26876) 2013-01-03 13:08

Hello Daniel,
Just reading your note and the blackboard above the counter makes my mouth water. And I don't even see any food:-). But it's a nice and interesting composition, quite appetizing.
All the best, and Gott nytt år!
Gert

emka (58024) 2013-01-03 17:10

Hi, menu looks inviting, i would like crabs or lobster, but they are expensive. But to have living lobster taken and then cooked rather not. I know it is hipocrysy. I was in Chelsea, interesting place in NYC, but onle on High Line.
Nicely composed photo. Warm regards
Malgo

abmdsudi (26215) 2013-01-03 20:00

Hi Daniel
A well recorded daily life shot with proper framing and the elements are well in place there. I fine the menu on top is striking for it serves as strong contrast as well as attractive the eyes. Lighting is natural along with the colors and there is fine facial contact there adding the interest. Well done.
Kind regards

bukitgolfb301 (30039) 2013-01-03 21:22

Hi dear Daniel

Hello again here and there!
Nice casual snap shot in the town. So natural and good description for the daily life. Best framework setting is as usual. Thank you for you sharing and have a good day!

Takero from Tokyo

jhm (122334) 2013-01-04 4:45

Hello Daniel,

A daily life picture with two people care for food.
Food is a very important part of us daily life!
Composition makes the picture attractive.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

dkmurphys (36727) 2013-01-04 7:55

Hi Daniel,
I'm not a fan of American junk food but this place seems to have something really good. Well spotted scene, simple and attractive.
Have a fine weekend.

Noel_Byrne (7259) 2013-01-04 8:23

Hi Daniel,
Great POV to show this daily scene, and a great idea to include the menu to make us all hungry. THough, I have to admit that not being a seafood person, I have never tasted lobster. That menu makes it tempting to try though!
All the best
Noel

mkamionka (24469) 2013-01-06 7:51

Hi Daniel,
interesting way to present this aspect of American life. I am always upset when I hear Europeans laughing at American diet. The fact is that average diet over there may not be great, but it is also true for average European, and at the same time whoever wants to find good food has certainly plenty of possibilities for that. I remember it well from the time I lived in the US. It is always a trick to find a good place to eat also in Europe. I remember having stomachache in Barcelona or Rome as the tourist restaurants even elegantly looking served pretty bad food and not cheap.
Nice capture here,
M

willperrett (2955) 2013-01-06 12:51

Hello Daniel
It was a good idea to include the menu above: it balances the composition and gives us more information about the sort of place it is. Well seen and well shot.
Regards
Will

eldancer1 (16970) 2013-01-07 9:15

Mmmm! I love lobster roll, I used to have them often when I live Connecticutt. Nice capture of the daily life with good lighting and dof with nice details. Well done, tfs.