Judy Lindo Photography

Last year I visited Coney Island for the first time in my life (at least that I recall), which seems a little crazy since I was born in the city and raised on Long Island. Anyway, recently I visited again with another photographer friend and his daughter. Before writing this I reviewed what I had shared last year…OMG I was incorrect on multiple pieces of information I provided and I apologize.

I started this blog to share my photos, not to document things, but the writing kinda comes along with the story I want to share. Along with mis-information I have also been told (by my hubby) that I tend to write many run on sentences, (what? I was not an English major!), which at this point this sentence probably is! Moving along…

Coney Island “started” in 1870, not the park as we know it today, but the beginning of a long history of change. If you are interested, this is a great reference.

The famous ride that everyone associates with Coney Island is the Parachute Jump,

Coney Island’s iconic parachute jump ride was originally built for the 1939 New York World’s Fair. In 1941, after the World’s Fair, it was moved to its current location in the Steeplechase amusement park on Coney Island.

The Cyclone

Another iconic ride at Coney Island is the Cyclone Roller Coaster. If you would like to get a feel of what it is like to ride this historic wooden coaster…Check this out.

Not being a roller coaster enthusiast, I tried to find out why the wooden coaster is better than a modern day steel coaster. I found this article in the Men’s Journal from 3/25/20.

According to Tim Baldwin “Then there’s the “air time.” This is that wonderful feeling when riders are lifted off their seats, whether it being in the back seat going down the plunge, or in the front seat as riders are rushed up the next hill. Steel coasters can do this, but often the restraints have you so confined in your seats, particularly with loops, that some of that negative G sensation is lost. A great wooden coaster feels barely in control. It can be terror on rails. That’s the adrenaline rush that fans crave.”

Thank you Tim….I will remain on the ground.!

The Wonder Wheel

The Wonder Wheel This Ferris Wheel was erected in 1920, it stands 150′ tall and each of it’s 24 cabins can hold up to 6 people. In 1989 the Wonder Wheel became an official NYC landmark and is also on the National Historic Landmark register.

There are so many rides for you folks that enjoy doing crazy maneuvers up in the air. I will always remain on the ground and will be happy to take pictures of folks screaming as the plummet, or are getting thrown, having G force on your body, or ….well you get the idea.

Steeplechase Pier

The Steeplechase Pier. The pier is adjacent to the Parachute Jump and is over 1,100 feet long. It was originally constructed in 1907, and has died and been reborn many times due to fire, neglect, age and hurricane. You will find fisherman, joggers, photographers and endless other folks walking and enjoying the pier.

I didn’t get this gentlemen’s name but I know he is a regular on the pier. The pigeons gather around him and when he holds his hand out they come in for a treat.