New York City is in a class of its own. And while it is someplace I like to go with others (I grew up just outside the city and often visited my grandmother, who lived on the Lower East Side), it's the kind of place that will wrap itself around you even if you visit alone.
In fact, it can be difficult to stick with your friends or family because the sidewalks can get so crowded. And yet it's a great place to walk and gawk and shop and buy hot pretzels on the street and people watch and just stare in awe at what city planners have wrought.
Today I had a few minutes on my own in Times Square, where the ball will drop on New Year's Eve, as always. From a flagpole at One Times Square. I took these photos in just a one-and-a-half block area. It's hard to convey the sensory bounty of it all via still photos, when practically every billboard has moving parts or flashing lights!
I love the slide show, and I'm really grooving on the Seal song that you set it to!
I've never been to NYC, so it was fun to see a slice of Times Square life.
Posted by: Dominique | December 30, 2008 at 12:55 PM
I'm so glad you liked it! Discovered the slide option on someone else's Web site. It was fun to do although the noon light wasn't great for photos!
Ellen
Posted by: Ellen | December 30, 2008 at 01:23 PM
GREAT slide show!! Very entertaining and I felt like I was right there in Times Square.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Posted by: Adele Garlick | December 30, 2008 at 02:29 PM
Hi Adele,
Thanks! Always happy to entertain. Happy New Year to you too! Health, wealth, happiness and...riches!
Ellen
Posted by: Ellen | December 31, 2008 at 08:05 PM