Most of this summer's top ten were taken on earthquake day (August 23, 2011). It was lovely out, so Edward and I decided to take a trip to Brooklyn to check out Brooklyn Bridge Park.It's a work in progress, but already developed enough to be quite charming. And of course the view of Manhattan across the river is to die for.
We also found a terrific little restaurant close by, so we will definitely return next year to see if they have made any additional progress.
While we were in Brooklyn I took this photo of Edward's old hangout -- Cadman Plaza.
We were on the Brooklyn Promenade taking additional photos when the earthquake hit. I actually thought it was the traffic on the BQE, which runs below the walkway, that was causing the shaking! It was only when we tried to go home and saw everyone in the streets that we heard what had actually happened.
This summer I also took my first trip on the Roosevelt Island tram. The view was awesome!
And I got some great photos on the island too. Here's one of the United Nations and a visiting sea gull.
It's interesting that from this angle the Empire State Building appears to be smaller than its neighbors.
And then there's my perennial favorite -- Central Park, which looks great all year round.
Enjoy!
We also found a terrific little restaurant close by, so we will definitely return next year to see if they have made any additional progress.
While we were in Brooklyn I took this photo of Edward's old hangout -- Cadman Plaza.
We were on the Brooklyn Promenade taking additional photos when the earthquake hit. I actually thought it was the traffic on the BQE, which runs below the walkway, that was causing the shaking! It was only when we tried to go home and saw everyone in the streets that we heard what had actually happened.
This summer I also took my first trip on the Roosevelt Island tram. The view was awesome!
And I got some great photos on the island too. Here's one of the United Nations and a visiting sea gull.
It's interesting that from this angle the Empire State Building appears to be smaller than its neighbors.
And then there's my perennial favorite -- Central Park, which looks great all year round.
Enjoy!PJ
