Friday, September 20, 2013

Letting Off Steam

The steampipes under Manhattan are like a
volcano about to erupt—as they have been
known to do from time to time.
The last time it happened (in 2007) was right
outside my new office. Scary! (But not for me;
fortunately, I started that job a couple of days later.)

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Posted by Alexa at 00:01
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11 comments:

  1. joanneSeptember 20, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    unique and interesting (and a bit scary)..

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  2. dianasfaria.comSeptember 20, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    I am glad it is Friday Miss Alexa!
    & I love how you've captured the orange here too.

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  3. HansHBSeptember 20, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Nice post, lovely contribution!

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  4. 'TsukiSeptember 20, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Very original ! That is really not something anyone can everyday... Nice catch indeed.

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  5. JamesSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    That sounds a bit unsettling but it makes for a nice picture and an interesting story. I would have had the urge to stick a "No Smoking" sign on the steam-pipe. :-)

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  6. LmkazmierczakSeptember 20, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    Love how you captured the mannequins in the window♫ My OYGIF: http://lauriekazmierczak.com/midways/

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  7. Ms MSeptember 20, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    That's a surreal looking scene!

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  8. s.cSeptember 21, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    There seems always one or two places in NY where they are working on the steam pipes. Perhaps there are some places in the world with the same heating construction but I don't know them. It reminds me of some visits there. It tickles memory. Thanks for showing.

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  9. EG CameraGirlSeptember 21, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    Sounds a bit scary to me. You are very brave, methinks. ;)

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  10. VieraSeptember 22, 2013 at 4:19 AM

    lovely image...

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  11. LinneaSeptember 23, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    That would definitely send shock waves through the neighborhood! Nice find and lovely lighting!

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