Skywatch Friday

Does it count if you can't actually see the

sky in a Skywatch Friday shot? I hope so.

This one is reflected in this car parked on

St. Mark's Place in the heart of the East

Village, on a sunny summer afternoon.

[See more Skywatch shots here.]

Marilyns

I haven't yet found out who's responsible for

these would-be Monroes: Madonna, Angelina,

even Mr. Spock. These are in the far West Village,

once a cool neighborhood but now becoming

über-hip. Haven't seen them anywhere else,

but I do like them.

abc wednesday - F is for "flea market"

This one's the Marché aux Puces,
in Paris.  Back in the sixties I found
some incredible bargains here.
My best buy?  After some serious
haggling, I snagged a 19th-century
purple velvet cape for 50 francs ($10).
Think those days are long gone, but
it's still fun to look.

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Manhattan Bridge

Well, the very tippy-top, anyway—as seen 
from the Brooklyn side. Just realized 
that this bridge will be 100 years old this 
year.  Not as "sexy" as its closest counterpart, 
the Brooklyn Bridge, but even more useful, 
since it carries cars, pedestrians, 
AND subway trains.

storm surf

This little guy couldn't resist the huge

swells created by Hurricane Bill as it

heads for Canada's Maritime Provinces

(at this point—two days ago—the storm

was about 900 miles away but already

making itself felt with huge swells 

and strong rip currents). 

Despite the No Swimming sign, there were
lifeguards on duty and they were letting us 
have SOME fun. The minute anyone waded in 
above their waist, though, you'd hear the whistle.

Shadow Shot Sunday

One more from Out East:
Sand dunes are well protected in Montauk
(at the very tippy-tip of Long Island).
And that's definitely a good thing—I can't
imagine the beaches without them.
Check out more shadow shots here.

NY Sightseeing

Took this shot WAY downtown, when I was

on my way to catch the Staten Island Ferry.

(BTW, daughter Katie works in this building.)

Have often thought it would be interesting to

take one of these buses, just to see what new

things I might learn about my hometown.  Have 

you ever taken a sightseeing tour where you live?