Friday, February 29, 2008

E HOUSTON ST

Calvin Klein billboard, Houston Street, Manhattan, NYC


The Calvin Klein billboard on East Houston Street, Manhattan...

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Building Reflex

a building in lower Manhattan reflects clouds, NYC


A shiny new building in lower Manhattan reflects clouds, the sky, and the nearby surroundings.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Brooklyn Shadow

shadow in Greenpoint, Brooklyn


From a sidewalk in Greenpoint, Brooklyn...Shadows obey no fences. No, they and our eyes have a lot of fun instead.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Tree Space

a tree between buildings


Late afternoon light lands on a tree and buildings during this beautiful Spring, er, Winter day...

Monday, February 25, 2008

World Financial Center 2

World Financial Center, Hudson River, Manhattan


As a follow-up to yesterday's post, I trekked again to the banks of the mighty Hudson River. Thankfully, a bit of yesterday's snow remained atop the buildings around the World Financial Center.

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Snow Scrapers

snow on Manhattan buildings seen from across the Hudson River


CAUTION: Snow Scrapers! Here, you see "snow-capped" Manhattan buildings near the World Trade Center site, as seen from the other side of the Hudson River in Jersey City.

As I like to say, you get a great look at Manhattan, when you cross one of the rivers. "You gotta leave the city to see the city."

Cheers to easy access to great views!

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Friday, February 22, 2008

Snow Grill

snow on the grill


Looks like the weather people got it right this time! I awoke to find snow grill.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Canyon Top

canyon, lower Manhattan, NYC


Just off of Broadway in lower Manhattan...(scroll down for the "sister shot" and/or CLICK HERE to see a diptych version)

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Beaker Canyon

canyon off Broadway, Manhattan, NYC


The building with sun on it (bottom) stands on Broadway in lower Manhattan.

Monday, February 18, 2008

World Financial Center

World Financial Center


Inside part of the World Financial Center in Manhattan...The buildings you see through the windows are in New Jersey.

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Times Square Panes

window panels, Times Square, NYC


I like when a composition I really, really enjoy has an exclamation point in it, whether literally or with shapes (as seen above on the lower left). Whether or not that blesses me or the photo remains to be seen. However, I do feel blessed for having seen the scene in the first place.

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Saturday, February 16, 2008

Ladder in Space

ladder in space, Greenpoint, Brooklyn


Enjoy the beautiful day and this space between buildings, featuring a clothesline ladder, in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

Friday, February 15, 2008

Times Square

Times Square composition, New York City


The sky above Times Square but from a "side street", so you don't really recognize the place.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Valentine

Yorkshire Terrier, Wwestminster Kennel Club Dog Show


One other doggie photo for you from the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show...a fine example of a Yorkshire Terrier, to be sure!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Dog Show

dog with dreadlocks, Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Madison Square Garden, NYC


Hey, dread! My favorite dog backstage did not come from Jamaica but he loved the man in the kilt.

[132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden]

Yorkshire Terrier #28, Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Madison Square Garden, NYC


You know how they say owners and dogs tend to look alike?

Monday, February 11, 2008

Look Up

Kenmare Street buildings, NYC, Manhattan


You won't always catch a glimpse of the Empire State Building but looking up usually gets rewarded here. Don't block the sidewalk, though, please.

Sunday, February 10, 2008

A Rose

girl in graffiti, Manhattan


lily has a rose
(i have none)
"don't cry dear violet
you may take mine"

"o how how how
could i ever wear it now
when the boy who gave it to
you is the tallest of the boys"

"he'll give me another
if i let him kiss me twice
but my lover has a brother
who is good and kind to all"

"o no no no
let the roses come and go
for kindness and goodness do
not make a fellow tall"

lily has a rose
no rose i've
and losing's less than winning(but
love is more than love)


[all apologies to e.e. cummings - lily has a rose ]

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Saturday, February 09, 2008

Friday, February 08, 2008

Bowery Pigeons

pigeons on a sidewalk, The Bowery, Manhattan, NYC


Pigeons discover the best deal in The Bowery. How does it go? The early bird...
;]

Thursday, February 07, 2008

Lunch Time

person eating, TriBeCa, Manhattan, NYC


Looks like as good a place as any to eat, eh? I came across this sidewalk scene in the TriBeCa section of Manhattan.

By the way: Happy Chinese New Year!

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Morris Canal

Morris Canal, Jersey City, New Jersey


Here we see Manhattan reflected in the Hudson River at the mouth of the former Morris Canal in Jersey City, a forgotten but important part of New Jersey history.

Tuesday, February 05, 2008

The Winners!

Mayor Bloomberg holds the Super Bowl trophy on a float with Eli Manning, Giants Victory Parade, Manhattan


NYC Mayor Bloomberg holds the Super Bowl trophy as MVP Eli Manning (right) enjoys the moment and defensive hero Michael Strahan (behind the Mayor) shoots some video during the Giants victory parade up the Canyon of Heroes.

Calm Before

a woman and lower Manhattan reflect on the bank of the Hudson River


Calm before the storm...I took this one in the afternoon on Sunday, before the Super Bowl--Super Bowl 42, or "Super Bowl XLII" for you worshippers of all things Roman. Here we see lower Manhattan reflected on the Hudson River. A beautiful day, to be sure...

Today, in honor of their win in The Big Game, the NFL champion Giants will enjoy a parade up the Canyon of Heroes (Broadway), also in lower Manhattan. If you're lucky enough, I'll have something to show you later. Stay tuned...

Sunday, February 03, 2008

Shadows and Tall Trees

silhouette of tree and fence


Who is it now
Who calls me inside
Are the leaves on the trees
Just living disguise
I walk sweet rain tragicomedy
I'll walk home again
to the street melody

But I know, oh no

Shadows and tall trees


[all aplogies to U2, SHADOWS AND TALL TREES]

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Friday, February 01, 2008

W HOTELS

W Hotels


Morning light reflects onto this midtown Manhattan building.