Fog Deer

Lured out of the fog in the late afternoon, a deer eats grass near the Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. If you have never been to this park or to Virginia, you might put it on your "Places To Go" list. You can even stay in a cabin complete with fireplace (like I did).

Lil Red Hydrant

On the way to Virginia this weekend, I saw this little guy in Maryland. Usually, a fire hydrant will have a flag on top in order to protect it in case of heavy snowfall. This one has the flag to the side, so it looks like he is protesting or advertising something by holding up his flag. It struck me funny, but that's just me. ;]

Liberty

Theses poles stand near the ones from yesterday's post. Enjoy the view of the Statue of Liberty from the Liberty State Park parking lot. This park has to be one of the most under rated in the area. You can walk along the Hudson River and look at the Green Lady (lower center) and/or Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island, etc. A terrific place!

Poles Without Flags

Do you know where this is? I will show you tomorrow...

AstoRRR Place

GRRRReetings fRRRom AstoRRRR Place! ;] Some pirate must have been on a field trip to Astor Place in Manhattan, dropping "R"...city bus in the background, no extra chaRRRRge...

EXTRRRRRA--check out my Guest Post over at CRRRRRoakeRRRRR's CoRRRRRneRRRRR

Taxi Waves

The little man waved at me, as I saw him go by in Manhattan. Some people don't like riding in NYC taxis but I always did and the little man usually enjoys his trip, too.

Something Wrong

This just seems so wrong to me...the garbage in there and the idea of it being exposed in the first place.

Weeki Wachee

One of my favorite places in America, Weeki Wachee, Florida--the only city of live mermaids! Here we see the adagio sculpture which stands out in front of the park. The sculpture shows two women in the adagio pose, usually performed at the end of each performance of the mermaids.

I got to go to Weeki Wachee last week. What a thrill! Of course, I had been there before and am even working on a documentary of it (see sidebar). But I always enjoy going there. It is so unique.

For over 60 years, women perform their entire show underwater by breathing from air hoses. Whether wearing a mermaid tail or simply in bikinis, the women amaze you with their breath control and "dance" moves. If you have never been, what are you waiting for? Get down there and enjoy!

Garbage Shadows

So, after a beautiful stay in Florida this last week (see previous two posts), I had to laugh at seeing this scene on Route 1/9 in New Jersey, while coming from the Newark Airport on the way toward the Holland Tunnel. This is what NYC snobs think of as "New Jersey", as if the whole state had only these environments. Oh, well, what can you say?

Last Night

The sun sets on another great day at St. Pete Beach, Florida, on the Gulf of Mexico (see yesterday's post, too). Yes, I did stay at the Don Cesar, a terrific hotel--no question about it. Look it up, go there, and thank me later. ;]

No, they didn't pay me to say this. Darn!

Not Manhattan

I have said this before and will say it again: there is nothing "more New York" than going to Florida. :] Here we see a scene on the Gulf of Mexico at St. Pete Beach, Florida. Having a good time...

No Words

Cloudy Sunset

Getting close to sunset at Liberty State Park in New Jersey...You might consider a visit, since this park is so great and right across the Hudson River from NYC. This view looks toward the west, though, and not at "The City".

Crane 53

In this cloudy day canyon view of 53rd Street in Manhattan, we see another construction crane and even Citigroup Center (bottom center).

Look

Made You Look...not me being cheeky, this time, the decal says so. Count that as your blessing. ;] Do you have these faces in your town?

El Pueblo Unido

Enjoy a little of the local flavor from Williamsburg, Brooklyn, a bit south of the "hipster" epicenter.

Not Golden Pond

As a "sister" shot to yesterday's post, here's a look at a plastic bag in Conservatory Water, one of the ponds in Central Park.

Tree Snake

Is that a translucent snake? Have Christo and Jeanne-Claude been here? Nah, just another very typical NYC situation: the old plastic bag in the tree.

Power Shadow

A skinny and rather stiff backpacker wearing an oven mitt casts his shadow on a brick apartment building. Transformer, more than meets the eye!

Shadow and Brick

You can see what I like most: shadows and shapes and composition. My elbow makes the tree look as though it has a bump on its trunk. ;]

Road Work

Into every street, a little road work must fall...even in midtown Manhattan. (and, "X" marks the spot, once again)

King Jagiello

"X" marks the spot of King Jagiello in Central Park. For whatever reason, I hadn't looked at this very large bronze monument before. I like when it blends with the trees in silhouette, of course, but, also, the closer shot of the king's defiant gesture. So, why not enjoy both?

Mailbox Tags

Even on dreary days, one can always find something that catches the eye. Here some graffiti tags liven up a paint-peeled, rain-streaked mailbox.

"Where is the graffiti stamp?", I ask. Well, perhaps the government doesn't want to condone "crime" in that way? Hmmm, they give enough stamps to presidents and other politicians, don't they? ;]

Typical Situation

It's a typical situation in these typical times
Too many choices

It all comes down to nothing
Six senses feeling five around a sense of self
Four seasons turn on and turn off
I can see three corners from this corner
Two's a perfect number
But one, well...

[all apologies to Dave Matthews Band, TYPICAL SITUATION]

New Skyline

You have seen a bunch of cranes on here lately and there are a few in this photo as well. However, let me offer you an insight into the changing skyline of lower Manhattan. You get a feel for the emptiness of the World Trade Center site.

This sign itself could use an upgrade, for sure.

Crosswalk Abstract

Who says there is no fun to be had or found in the rain?

[insert guitar solo here]

Lousy Kid

This bad little girl would not stop with the lewd gestures, so we had to bag her. Something had to be done, I tell you.



April Fools!







Enjoy a look at a Manhattan canyon and yet another of those construction cranes.