On Saturday we decided to head to Manhattan in search of a little camera fodder.
Since most folk in these parts head OUT of the City in the warmer weather we were thrilled to take the LIE (I-495) at at fast pace INTO the City, until we got to about a mile out of downtown. There the mayhem began - seemed they were fixing the Midtown Tunnel and only one lane was open either way. We sat and sat and sat and sat some more until we were able to find our fave parking garage up round Park and 39th. That took an hour longer than the drive, Ugh uh!
Anyway, once parked, we grabbed the Subway and headed to the Leica Gallery in No/Soho and caught a great exhibition of beautiful photographs of the current Prez. Regardless of your political affiliations, the images where superb and very heart rendering in many ways. An excellent expose if you get the chance to see it.
Some more wandering and meandering took us further downtown and after stopping for a beer at a great place called Fraunces Tavern we grabbed the Staten Island Ferry in the late afternoon, in the hopes of a few good snaps of the Lady Liberty.
I guess I had not reckoned on the crush of people, or the direction of the sunlight - which made much more than average sillhouette pics almost impossible. Nevertheless, it was a fun hour and sunshine on your face, the wind ruffling your hair - never a bad thing.
We had a great view of Governor's Island - which I had not seen before and hey - a free "cruise"? You can't beat that!
As luck would have it, we made it back to the Midtown Tunnel just as they were re-opening it. It probably took us the same hour to get from the parking spot back to where we could press on the GO pedal and take-off back home but hey, we were full of sunshine, art, had happy cameras.
After all, regardless of traffic and parking....
as Ms Alicia Keys says...
New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothin' you can't do
Now you're in New York
These streets will make you feel brand new
Big lights will inspire you
Let's hear it for New York, New York,
New York
Great Banner, Lady !
Posted by: Chris | August 02, 2011 at 10:25 PM
Oh, just the peek at that exhibit is so cool!
Posted by: Chris | August 02, 2011 at 10:24 PM
oh, wow. OH WOW, Lady Liberty Looks Lovely.
What a great trip.
I have to admit that I get snarkasaurus when there are stalls of this magnitude, so it is always fantastic when something great can sweep that away and make me forget.
I'd love to see that Leica Gallery exhibit!
Posted by: Chris | August 02, 2011 at 10:23 PM
Great photos. Sorry about the traffic and the direction of the sun, but you made some great pictures from it all.
Posted by: joanne thieme huffman | August 02, 2011 at 03:49 PM
I loved Manhattan when I was there, a city to my heart
Posted by: Chantal | August 02, 2011 at 02:33 AM
Phew! That sounds like quite the day. Love your pics and descriptions of things I've never had the chance to see or do. Great fun.
Posted by: Bren | August 01, 2011 at 07:12 PM
New York, New York... we are coming soon!!! Thanks for the little photo tour and the story you wrote :-) Looking forward to see you soon. Still booked the ferry from Port Jefferson.
Posted by: Christine Baier | August 01, 2011 at 03:28 PM
If I could snap my fingers, or click my heels, I'd be back in NY in an instant. SUch a gret adventure playground you have there at your disposal - you create such vivid images and descriptions, it's almost like I'm walking with you.
My son Jez had to write a short story for Lit class- He wrote about 9/11. We were there one month before and it still haunts him.
You are all so courageous. Keep it up!
Cheers,
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Lane | August 01, 2011 at 10:06 AM
like your pics. but! did you look at how so many people were dressed ? sloppy, shorts showing off what? what ever happened to looking nice when you went out? I am sick of seeing overweight people who think they are glamorous and sexy! and I dont envy your drive to and fro either! grumpy this am!
Posted by: lyle baxter | August 01, 2011 at 06:52 AM