Just because I usually shoot UCLA Cheerleaders doesn’t mean that I can’t shoot other iconic subjects, and New York is full of “Canon” Fodder
This week, I went on a three-day business trip to New York City, where I hadn’t been for a few decades, so before I left, I enlisted the help of a few fellow Bruins as to where to go, what to see, and where to eat. This article and pictorial recounts the results of that advice. Some of the photos aren’t picturesque, but are just meant to document the fact that I heeded their guidance.
Everything they told me was accurate and extremely valuable. Every bite of food that I ate because of them was delicious, and every site I experienced because of them was thoroughly worthwhile. I had an amazing time, and the Screening that I went to New York for in the first place was an unqualified success, so the trip was entirely satisfying, and completely unforgettable.
So THANK YOU to my Bruin Zone friends, for generously taking the time to come to my aid — I would have been lost without their support.
It was cold in Battery Park at Sundown, but it was worth it
No, I didn’t see naked Darryl Hannah
These are the colors that Photoshop thought were accurate
The Sun peeks out one last time
Fresh air… Times Square!
They should have never changed the iconic Coca-cola neon
That is where the ball drops
What’s wrong with this picture? (I know — Nothing, really)
Empire State Building from The Top of the Rock (Rockefeller Center)
“It’s like a missile the size of the Chrysler Building!”
The Garden is in an office building?
Dave!
The 9/11 Memorial
The Wall Street Bull
Ya gotta take the Bull by the… balls?
“Take me through the Park, Bitterman!”
Central Park — Safe for joggers, despite all the dead bodies on “Law & Order”
Strawberry Fields (forever)
The Guggenheim
The Guggenheim ramps (as seen in the gunfight in “The International”)
Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” at MoMA — Culture, iconic
Warhol’s week with Marilyn
Hello, Dali
Where’s Octopussy? Here’s a REAL Faberge Egg at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Jackson Pollock at the Met.
The “Penguin’s” of the future?
You’d never see this sign on a restaurant of MINE
My favorite flavor was “French Toast.”
Always a day away
Now that Jesus isn’t helping Tebow any more, he has time to help your Rice Pudding
“I’ll have what she’s having.” (Katz’s Deli)
S’mac (Sarita’s Mac n’ Cheese) — I built my own skillet: Mozzarella, Muenster, Chicken, Mushrooms, and Rosemary, with Breadcrumbs. Awesome!
Pommes Frites — Belgian fries with Wild Mushroom dipping sauce
The World’s best doughnuts – I had one stuffed with Peanut Butter-Banana Cream. Mmmmmmm, Donuts!
Vanessa’s Dumplings — Possibly the best value on the whole island.
At Vanessa’s — Pork & Cabbage dumplings, and a Sesame Pancake Chicken Teriyaki sandwich, plus a Watermelon Tapioca smoothie.
Good for you T-H. I love NY. I remember visiting Manhattan for the first time. I was 18 and I went with my mom. We had a blast! In fact, the last time I was in Manhattan was with my mom too. Here’s to going back sooner than later.
Barnes2Stokes
Thanks for the great pics…I was in New York about thirty-five years ago…a return trip, and to Ellis Island in particular, sits high on my bucket list.
John
great pics…the only one missing was the carnegie deli.
Just because I usually shoot UCLA Cheerleaders doesn’t mean that I can’t shoot other iconic subjects, and New York is full of “Canon” Fodder
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Good for you T-H. I love NY. I remember visiting Manhattan for the first time. I was 18 and I went with my mom. We had a blast! In fact, the last time I was in Manhattan was with my mom too. Here’s to going back sooner than later.
Thanks for the great pics…I was in New York about thirty-five years ago…a return trip, and to Ellis Island in particular, sits high on my bucket list.
great pics…the only one missing was the carnegie deli.
Love your pictures. New York is a great city but I am glad I live in Southern California. Wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.