Photo by myself in Times Square, around 44th Street and Broadway.
Neil LaBute, who wrote 'In the Company of Men' and 'Your Friends and Neighbors' has a new play out.
Often you'll find ticket hawkers in Times Square selling tickets to new productions or comedy shows. You'll also sometimes find human signs.
Photo by myself in Tudor City, a gorgeous building complex around 40th Street and First Avenue.
I'm a sucker for pretty architectural details.
This very cool set of tall buildings is raised up from 42nd street, near the United Nations complex. As a pedestrian you have to climb a set of steep stairs to a separate level. The complex has two pretty parks, its own post office and amazing views of the East River.
Photo by myself, around Fifth Avenue and 18th Street.
I'm not sure why this line of young women wound around the block. It looked as if they were waiting for a celebrity sighting or for some sort of audition.
Photo by myself at the foot of the Manhattan Bridge.
The ornament looks somber and funereal to me - the details are very spare. What looks like a door isn't a door at all.
Perhaps the giant concrete supports reminded the designer of ancient tombs and pyramids?
Photo by myself in Union Square.
This weekend I encountered a Taiwanese festival in Union Square.
Groups of performers danced to traditional music, wearing brightly colored costumes. There were crowds of onlookers and vendors selling Taiwanese food.
One performer stood on a chair to get a better view of the dancers on stage.
Photo by myself at Grand Central Terminal, at 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue.
Above, possibly one of the most breathtaking spaces in the New York, and certainly one of my favorite. The main waiting room at Grand Central is successful because of the lighting.
The main space is lit with the warm glow of incandescent lights, while frosted glass skylights provide a white light in the background. The gigantic columns are backlit by the skylights in a dramatic yet subtle way.
On Monday, the space was filled with people, most of them there to gawk at the architecture.
Photo by myself near the Manhattan Bridge, along the east edge of Manhattan.
A man practiced Tai Chi Sunday morning, looking out onto the East River and Brooklyn beyond. To the right is the Manhattan Bridge. Downstream, you can see the Brooklyn Bridge.
Photo by myself in the village, around 12th Street and Broadway.
This photo was taken a while ago, when it was colder. For some reason I like it, perhaps because it shows the gritty side of the old New York City.
Yes, I am nuts. I have a strange nostalgia for those days when New York was much more dangerous, gritty and 'authentic'.
In comparison, the city is very safe now. You can park shiny SUVs on the street without worrying if it will be intact in the morning!
Photo by myself in Union Square.
This public area is constantly filled with people, performers and vendors. At times, the space is used for vigils or public protest.
Photo by myself at a Midtown crosswalk.
I liked this photo for the various expressions.
Photo by myself at the New York Public Library, at 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue.
The main branch of the New York Public Library is well known, for the pair of reclining lions flanking the steps. The steps are quite wide and provide a place to hang out on a nice day.
I liked this image for the people at different sizes and the architecture behind them, which is massive.
Photo by myself on the N train.
This couple showed signs of obvious exhaustion on their ride home.
Photo by myself in Union Square.
These folks look more like the characters on a TV show than mere commoners. Union Square was packed the other day when the sun was out.
Photo by myself, somewhere in the East Village.
Multiple billboards announce musical venues going on in the city.
Photo by myself from the Brooklyn Bridge.
The sun was setting as I took this photo. There were cyclists and runners and tourists and strolling people all enjoying the air.
Photo by myself in Union Square.
A man offered free advice to those in need of it, Friday afternoon.
You have to wonder - what was the question and what was the advice?
Related posts: Playing in the Rain, Union Square, Father and Son, Brooklyn and On The Job.
Photo by myself on Prince Street in Soho.
A mother and child sitting on a stoop, in front of the Calvin Klein store. Both are wearing funky boots.
Photo by myself on the Brooklyn Bridge, looking toward Manhattan.
There are lanes for pedestrians and bikes on the Brooklyn Bridge. The cyclists ride very fast, so it's best not to stray from your lane. I was almost bowled over a couple times.
The pedestrian walkway is elevated above the level that carries cars. You can see the traffic whizzing by through the gaps in the floorboards. Looking up, you can see a panoramic view through the diagonal cables, from the Statue of Liberty and lower Manhattan in the South to the Manhattan Bridge and Lower East Side, to the North.
Many people were snapping photos Wednesday evening, posing or just enjoying the view. Once across the bridge into Brooklyn, you're in Brooklyn Heights. You can also visit Dumbo, an area named for being 'Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass', which has a waterfront atmosphere.
For those interested in walking across, take the N/R to the City Hall station. You'll find the pedestrian entrance near the eastern side of City Hall.
Related posts: On the Brooklyn Bridge, Fall From Above and More of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Photo by myself from Fifth Avenue, around 90th Street.
I've posted several photos from the Upper West Side looking out to Central Park. Now for a view from the Upper East Side.
The view across Central Park is stunning, especially on a sunny day. I was visiting a job site and took this photo through the window. Ahead lies the Reservoir, a small body of water surrounded by a popular running path. A complete loop around the Reservoir is a little over a mile.
Photo by myself in Midtown, around 34th Street and Sixth Avenue.
Yet another candid photo showing the crowds in this busy neighborhood. I can't get enough of the characters you find in this highly-trafficked area.
Photo by myself of Rupert at home.
The answer: a mischievous, sneaky dog.
Photo by myself in Soho, on Prince and Mercer Streets.
After a week of rain, the weather was wonderful this weekend. Woohoo!!! The sidewalks were absolutely jam-packed with passersby and vendors.
You can get art, jewelry, movie scripts, clothing and all else on the street.
Photo by myself in East Village around 10th Street and 1st Avenue.
Rai Rai Ken is a tiny hole in the wall that seats just a handful of people, right next to a tiny open kitchen. Some of the walls are covered in Buddhist or Shinto text.
Rai Rai Ken specializes in delicious ramen noodles in broth. In the summer, they have two cold ramen dishes, that are topped with treats like cucumber, sliced apple, sun-dried tomato, seaweed, scallions, pickled ginger and shredded lettuce. You are served your food by its cook as soon as it's done.
Here's photo of the exterior that I posted earlier.
Photo by myself in Midtown, around 34th Street and Sixth Avenue.
A fellow with a sign, seeking help from passersby. He stood a few steps away from several delis and a McDonald's.
Photo by myself in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
A couple of chums just hanging out on the street.
Photo by myself from a high floor above Central Park.
The buildings angled along the right are located along Central Park South, while the buildings directly ahead are located along Fifth Avenue.
The short white building in the corner of the park, to the right, is the Plaza Hotel.
Photo by myself in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, around 55th Street and Eighth Avenue.
It's been raining for the last several days here in New York. I took the above photo last year, when lichees came in season.
This juicy, Asian fruit is harvested each Fall. The fruit is encased in a green shell, which grows red as they ripen. Lichee has a subtle flavor that is not too sweet.
Photo by myself in Midtown, around 34th Street and Sixth Avenue.
I love taking candid photos of crowds. People are so naturally expressive.
Photo by myself in the East Village, around 13th Street and 2nd Avenue.
Despite the gentrification of New York, there are still some vacant blocks in Manhattan. This piece of property is located in a fairly nice neighborhood, filled with restaurants, bars and apartment buildings.
Mark saw this photo and says that 'Kuma' is perhaps the most prolific graffiti artist in the city. Kuma's tags are everywhere.
Photo by myself on 59th Street, near Sixth Avenue.
There are always carriage horses standing along Central Park South, waiting to take visitors out for a spin. Some wear feathers and pull decorated cars. This horse was trying to enjoy a meal, but for the pigeons.
This photo commemorates the Kentucky Derby, which ran on Saturday.
Photo by myself in Midtown, during rush hour.
Friday morning, I emerged from the subway, as I usually do, half-asleep and late for work.
People were dodging this way and that. Some were in a hurry, some were taking their time. A blaring siren went off, and all traffic stopped to let a fire truck pass.
New Yorkers are so accustomed to all the distraction along the streets, that the people and noise don't seem to phase us. At street corners, crowds weave into each other at high speed, as if choreographed.
Even the dogs in New York are unflinching in the face of such chaos!
By the way, my Meal O'bama photograph is featured as the photo of the week on the Manhattan Young Democrats site.
Related posts: All A-Shiver on the Streets, It's a Free Country, After All and Step Lively.
Photo by myself in Boerum Hill Brooklyn, at Pacific and Smith Streets.
This outdoor beer garden was bustling the other night. You would never know that it's located in a bustling Brooklyn neighborhood, full of brownstones, fine restaurants and little stores.
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