Shiny people

This family was surprised to see me taking a photo of the door they were using this evening to exit Andaz, which is “A concept by Hyatt.”

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Here are two buildings looking pretty in the post dusk.

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Ominous Bank

This is 7 Bryant Park, where the Bank of China does things. This photo was taken this evening at about 5:45.

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Sol Moscot

Eyewear. Glasses. Spectacles. Moscot has been providing them on the Lower East Side for about a century. This is a photo of the inside, taken from the outside on September 10th.



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Boxed in

There were some meltdowns today, and the heavy, incessant morning rain got to all of us. But there were some really good moments too. Here are two girls looking like they’ve stumbled on a weird trigonometry problem.

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Here’s a girl taking a break from some serious play.

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And here’s an overhead view of our play space.

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The best side of the Grand Hyatt

This is the Chrysler Building, reflected in the Grand Hyatt, on October 18th in the early evening.

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Smoking costume

It’s good to have a gig. It’s nice to take a break. This fellow was taking a break when I happened past the Indiana Roof Ballroom last night in Indianapolis.

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Bus Lane

This is a photo of a bus lane, near the statehouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, taken today. Fortunately, I was not hit by any busses, although one did come close.

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This is the same bus lane. REALTOR is kind of a big deal in Indiana, apparently.

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Misty MetLife

The building just north of Grand Central Station is the MetLife Building. It is not the Pan Am Building anymore. It is not the Met Life Tower either.

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A woman on a bus

It’s a tour bus, outside of Bryant Park. She’s probably aware of me.

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After the rain

There were puddles on Lexington Avenue today, leftover from Sunday’s soaking. Here is a building that is not the Chrysler Building. Now that’s an oily sheen.

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And here’s our old friend. This looks rightside up, but the photo is upside down.

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This is rightside up.

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Out in the rain

We needed to go outside. So we put on our gear and hit the road.

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Here’s a snappy outfit to match a generally cheery disposition.

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When in doubt, walk with purpose.

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Both in one shot. Victory.

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So Slope, So Park

Here are some brownstones, and a woman with two toddlers in a stroller, in Park Slope.

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Here’s a little girl in a nearby park, also in Park Slope.

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The people in the overhang

Here are some people who were reflected in the overhang of one of the NYU Langone Medical Center buildings today at lunchtime.

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Same bridge different evening

Lately, the Q-train has been taking a pause near the middle of the Manhattan bridge. It’s a wonderful photo opportunity for the Brooklyn Bridge. Yesterday evening, the lighting for the walkway made a great apocalyptic sun.

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December rain

It rained this evening, but this photo is from December. This is Union Square.

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Melting Chrysler Spire

This photo was taken today on Park Avenue at 40th Street. Fortunately, no one was hurt in the melting incident.

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Here’s closer look. The iPhone held its own vs. the big Canon.

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Here’s a classic view from the Q train.

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Monday minimalism

The sky and the sea through a polymer window, a few days ago.

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We’re off the coast of New Jersey.

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And a few days before that, here’s an exterior view of a hotel in Indianapolis.

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Brooklyn apocalypse

This post-apocalyptic-looking vehicle is is a common sight in Prospect Heights. The word on the street is it’s a Burning Man project.

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Here’s a perfect mid-October rose, and a neighboring rose that’s past its peak. Winter is coming, roses.

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And here I am, at the other end of a pipe. One day soon, this pipe will be under the street, transporting our water to us. I’m glad I got a chance to peek inside it.

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Hoosier week Saturday

Hoosier week ends with a sunset photo of the stadium where the Colts play.

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And this is Andrew. He’s a lawyer and a Colts fan. A true Hoosier. He’s getting married this weekend in Madrid. We got to talking in Brothers, a sports bar that is open very late. All I wanted was a plate of fries. I found a conversation that ranged from language acquisition to what it means to be a “hack.”. Thanks for the round, Andrew, and congratulations on the nuptials!

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Hoosier week Friday

Here’s Union Station, reflected again.

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