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Snowy Scenes from My Window Seat

winter, snow, New York City, Manhattan, Hudson River, view from plane, New Jersey, photos, window seat

As I departed from New York City via LaGuardia airport a week ago or so, I snapped some quick photos from my smartphone.Β  Little did I realize how good the pictures would turn out (for a smartphone).Β  The flight took off in a westerly direction, crossed Manhattan and the Hudson River into New Jersey after which the turn south began…

winter, snow, New York City, Manhattan, Hudson River, view from plane, New Jersey, photos, window seat
Taking off!
winter, snow, New York City, Manhattan, Hudson River, view from plane, New Jersey, photos, window seat
Right after take-off

winter, snow, New York City, Manhattan, Hudson River, view from plane, New Jersey, photos, window seat

winter, snow, New York City, Manhattan, Hudson River, view from plane, New Jersey, photos, window seat
Note the shadow of my plane in the water!

winter, snow, New York City, Manhattan, Hudson River, view from plane, New Jersey, photos, window seat

winter, snow, New York City, Manhattan, Hudson River, view from plane, New Jersey, photos, window seat
Block buildings…

winter, snow, New York City, Manhattan, Hudson River, view from plane, New Jersey, photos, window seat

winter, snow, New York City, Manhattan, Hudson River, view from plane, New Jersey, photos, window seat
The Hudson River
winter, snow, New York City, Manhattan, Hudson River, view from plane, New Jersey, photos, window seat
Over New Jersey

winter, snow, New York City, Manhattan, Hudson River, view from plane, New Jersey, photos, window seat

winter, snow, New York City, Manhattan, Hudson River, view from plane, New Jersey, photos, window seat
Over New Jersey

If someone can identify any of the parts of NY/NJ shown in these pictures, I’d love to know!

Comments

7 responses to “Snowy Scenes from My Window Seat”

  1. Karl Avatar

    NY and NJ look better in snow! Great shots through glass. The Hudson looks awesome.

    1. Raul Avatar

      Lol – yes, the snow brings a little more purity to those streets! I had never noticed the cliffs on the western side of the Hudson. Must explore…

  2. Adelina @ PackMeTo Avatar

    Wow, the photos did turn out really great for being taken from a smartphone. I love seeing the patterns of cities from the air.

    1. Raul Avatar

      Thanks, Adelina. I was pretty pleased with the photos! The snow definitely help highlight the patterns and lines of the city. I was lucky!

  3. Robin Boggs Avatar
    Robin Boggs

    Very cool! My snow pictures were taken from the ground at JFK.

    1. Raul Avatar

      Any time there is snow, there is a chance for great pix, Robin! Want to share yours here??!!

  4. Lourdes Avatar
    Lourdes

    Great pictures!

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