Join us as we chronicle the lives of East Village red-tailed hawks, Christo, Amelia, and Dora, as well as other New York City wildlife.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Something you don't see every day
And, that something would be the space shuttle Enterprise flying over New York City while strapped to the back of a 747. The shuttle actually first flew over the city in 1983 as it went on a world tour. This time, the Enterprise has come home to stay as part of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum on the Hudson River.
I took some video from the pier down at Canal Street. In this one, you can see the shuttle coming up the river from the Verrazano Bridge. Pardon the shaky camera - film is not my forté - and there is a creepy moment when it looks like the plane is going to fly into the ventilation shaft building. It was flying so low, this couldn't be helped.
And, here it is coming back down the river. Once again, there is a disturbing moment as it passes behind a tall building. The plane then continued to make a loop around the Statue of Liberty and over New Jersey before turning back and eventually landing at JFK airport. The entire trip took less than an hour.
What surprised me most was how quiet it was. Normally, jetliners flying over the city are noisy, but I couldn't hear this one at all. There was a lot of wind, so maybe that blew the sound away, but the way the plane and shuttle seemed to glide together up and down the river was really striking.
I took a few photos, which you can see at my Flickr page.
I took some video from the pier down at Canal Street. In this one, you can see the shuttle coming up the river from the Verrazano Bridge. Pardon the shaky camera - film is not my forté - and there is a creepy moment when it looks like the plane is going to fly into the ventilation shaft building. It was flying so low, this couldn't be helped.
And, here it is coming back down the river. Once again, there is a disturbing moment as it passes behind a tall building. The plane then continued to make a loop around the Statue of Liberty and over New Jersey before turning back and eventually landing at JFK airport. The entire trip took less than an hour.
What surprised me most was how quiet it was. Normally, jetliners flying over the city are noisy, but I couldn't hear this one at all. There was a lot of wind, so maybe that blew the sound away, but the way the plane and shuttle seemed to glide together up and down the river was really striking.
I took a few photos, which you can see at my Flickr page.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
She comes in color
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Thursday, April 19, 2012
The scene remains the same
This photo was taken at Federal Hall in October 2008, when people gathered outside the Stock Exchange in anticipation of the final bell. It was a nightmarish week when the economy seemed to tank overnight and no one knew if it would ever end.
Fast-forward three and a half years and we have protesters sleeping on these same steps.
On this site, Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States. What would he think of it today?
Fast-forward three and a half years and we have protesters sleeping on these same steps.
If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter. - George Washington
On this site, Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States. What would he think of it today?
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
New coat of paint
Walking down Elizabeth Street, you may have noticed a door unlike all the others...a tiny red door with its own stoop and mailbox.
In case you're wondering what the rent is, don't bother - no vacancy!
At Christmas, there is a wreath...
And, recently, someone has given Mr Thomas Cat a new coat of paint.
So, next time you're in the area, be sure to stop by and leave a note or treat...
See more photos here.
In case you're wondering what the rent is, don't bother - no vacancy!
At Christmas, there is a wreath...
And, recently, someone has given Mr Thomas Cat a new coat of paint.
So, next time you're in the area, be sure to stop by and leave a note or treat...
See more photos here.
Friday, April 6, 2012
Good Friday
To everyone who celebrates Passover, Easter and the renewal of Spring, have a sweet weekend...
Previously.
Previously.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Kingston
Kingston is an interesting city, just north of NYC. It's rich in history and, among other things, was the first capital of New York - in 1777!
I visited recently on a dreary day. The overcast sky and early spring air enhanced many old architectural details around the waterfront.
You can tell the green leaves, grass and vines are itching to burst all around this house:
I liked this mosaic in a doorway.
And, nearby, a beautiful blue door.
Better watch those children!
My eye is always drawn to places like this - does anyone live there? What's it's story?
See more photos of Kingston on my Flickr page.
I visited recently on a dreary day. The overcast sky and early spring air enhanced many old architectural details around the waterfront.
You can tell the green leaves, grass and vines are itching to burst all around this house:
I liked this mosaic in a doorway.
And, nearby, a beautiful blue door.
Better watch those children!
My eye is always drawn to places like this - does anyone live there? What's it's story?
See more photos of Kingston on my Flickr page.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Saugerties
It's good to get away from the city once in a while, breathe fresh air, and get a break from the constant rush and noise. One place I like to go is Saugerties, an attractive village in Ulster County.
There are a lot of beautiful old storefronts and buildings in the historic district:
Check out these power lines!
This is the Loerzel Brewery, built in 1873. Now it's an apartment house.
There are oddities to be found on the main street, like this storefront display featuring an adding machine and bees nest.
Esophus Creek runs through the town. I'll have to go back in summer when the trees are in bloom.
And, best of all, this is Friday night:
See more Saugerties photos on my Flickr page.
There are a lot of beautiful old storefronts and buildings in the historic district:
Check out these power lines!
This is the Loerzel Brewery, built in 1873. Now it's an apartment house.
There are oddities to be found on the main street, like this storefront display featuring an adding machine and bees nest.
Esophus Creek runs through the town. I'll have to go back in summer when the trees are in bloom.
And, best of all, this is Friday night:
See more Saugerties photos on my Flickr page.
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