Around Midtown (Manhattan)

sky reflected in skyscraper's windows

"twinned" Chrysler Building

Chrysler Building in the fog

a favorite window display

twilight on Lexington Avenue, looking north towards the Chrysler Building

Reflections. They are everywhere, but you have to look, stop, take a few steps forward, backward, until you see just which image you wish to capture in that reflection. Twin Chryslers: I'd like to think that I found an exclusive spot [and I'll never tell where it's located], but who knows? Maybe others have found it, too. Take a close look at the window display: J.Crew on Madison Avenue. Very clever - a series of prints of sky/sea/sand are casually displayed; looks really good.

High Line - section 1 opens

the High Line is straddled by the Standard Hotel

old railroad tracks and wildflowers

part of the High Line has a "viewing" section over Tenth Avenue

view of the Hudson River from the High Line

IAC building, viewed from the High Line

flowers on the High Line

trees and benches on the High Line

expansive views on the High Line

The first section of the High Line - from Gansevoort Street to West 20th Street - opened to the public on June 9, 2009. It was an instant success, and became a "must see" part of any New York visit.