Until recently, I assumed all bricked-up windows were once real, functioning windows that got, well, bricked up. While that’s sometimes true, a good portion of the bricked-up windows we see around town were never real. They were designed as blind windows and their purpose was to maintain symmetry in a building’s facade. They’re deceptive since […]
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Niki de Saint Phalle: Moving On Up
Imagine my surprise at seeing Luxembourg’s Blue Lady’s relatives frolicking on Park Avenue! One of the first things I noticed upon arrival in Luxembourg was the iconic Blue Lady, the zaftig sculpture in the middle of town. Not only was she eye-catching, with her bright colors, playful stance and exaggerated curves, but she also served […]
Beach & Hudson
This is my favorite New York street sign, at the corner of, well, Beach and Hudson in Tribeca. The building was constructed in the late 1800’s, at which time it was common to chisel the main street name on the façade (so, this building at 135 Hudson might have read “Hudson Street”) or attach a […]
Bicycle City
From JFK Jr., to Bill Cunningham to today’s fixed-gear fanatics, bicycles have always been a popular way to get around New York. Too bad NYC’s bike share program is delayed until next March. Once unveiled, it will be the largest bike share system in North America, with 600 stations and 10,000 bikes. These programs are […]
West Village Tourists
Approximately 50 million people visit New York City each year. I think a good portion of the young females end up in the West Village, home of the Friends gang and Carrie Bradshaw. My path to lunch was clogged by a hoard of women milling about on the sidewalk, gaping at the real estate. Thanks, […]
I Heart NY’s Patterns
While I don’t always like repetition in life, I think it sometimes makes for interesting photos.
Bicycle Built for Two
In increasingly bicycle-friendly New York, this tandem bike is extra efficient!
Hot NYC
View from the High Line on a hot, hazy day. The air is so heavy that the Empire State Building is barely visible.
