kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Dec 10, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself on the subway, somewhere underground. A fashionable New Yorker naps for a brief moment. Over her shoulder, a poster about pan handlers on the subway. -- Yet another photo of a...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Dec 9, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself in Astor Place, around 4th Avenue and 8th Street. The Mud Truck is a distinctive part of the New York cityscape. Visible from blocks away, usually with a line waiting outside, the Mud...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Dec 8, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself in Rockefeller Center, around Fifth Avenue and 50th Street. I caught this moment in Rockefeller Center, the other day. The gigantic Christmas tree and angel decorations adorn...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Dec 7, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself outside Bergdorf Goodman, a very high end store on Fifth Avenue, around 56th Street. The windows of this incredible store are dressed to the nines right now with elaborate window ...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Dec 6, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself on Fifth Avenue, around 54th Street. A couple of visitors pause from shopping for a snackity snack. It was dusk when I walked by, and I loved the different types of lights that we...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Dec 5, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself of the New York Palace Hotel, on Madison Avenue and 50th Street. Giant snowflakes and ornaments panned along the walls of the NY Palace Hotel. Inside the courtyard, caterers set u...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Dec 4, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself on Fifth Avenue, in Midtown. This time of year, the Salvation Army is out in full force. Bells are constantly ringing in the streets, creating an old-fashioned feeling. -- I h...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Dec 3, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself on the subway platform at Atlantic and Pacific Streets, in Brooklyn. A trio of musicians entertained commuters on their way home. They had a cd of their music for sale, as well as...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Dec 2, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself outside Grand Central Station, at 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue. The lights are up around all the major buildings here in New York, in celebration of the holidays. -- I took a walk...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Dec 1, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself at 8th Street and Avenue C, in Alphabet City. The roll down door of this small bar is decorated with a mural featuring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. The word "Loi...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 30, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself on Second Avenue around 8th Street, in the East Village. There is always a line out the door of Pommes Frites, a tiny place in the East Village. They specialize in delectable Belg...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 29, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. An ancient fort that used to defend the island from pirates of the Carribean, is located next to an incredible cemetery. -- Sorry to detract from my usua...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 28, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself at the Caribe Hilton hotel, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. As you can see, it’s beautiful here – brightly sunny with a gentle sea breeze. Mark and I are staying at the Caribe Hilton i...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 27, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself, somewhere in the East Village. The above sign was done by James De La Vega, a New York street artist, who has left quotes all over the city for the last 10 years. He lives in Eas...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 26, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself on 34th Street and 7th Avenue, in Midtown. Sorry for a cliche view of New York, but I just could not resist myself. Monday night, the decorations were up and the sidewalks were pa...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 25, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself on the Upper West Side, around 73rd Street and Amsterdam Avenue (10th Avenue). Salumeria Rosi is a relatively new restaurant on the Upper West Side. A well-appointed prep counter ...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 24, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself in Midtown. During the Veteran's Day Parade earlier this month, a policewoman directed traffic. I couldn't find a statistic for female officers in the NYPD. My guess ...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 23, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. A photo from the country? Not at all. There are horse trails in Prospect Park, Brooklyn as well as Central Park, in Manhattan. -- It's har...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 22, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself of Riverside Park, from the West Side Highway. Riverside Park runs along the west edge of Manhattan and overlooks the Hudson River. The park spans more than 100 blocks, from aroun...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 21, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself in the East Village, around St. Mark's Place and Avenue A. A line of hungry people waited outside Cafe Mogador for brunch. Brunch here is a lengthy social occasion, and often ...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 20, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself from the Whitestone Bridge. The Whitestone Bridge is a huge suspension bridge that crosses the East River, connecting Queens with the Bronx. Sounds complicated, but the bridge is ...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 19, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself in Bryant Park, around 42nd Street and Sixth Avenue. We're having fluctuating temperatures that at times reach the mid-sixties. Even so, the ice skating rink is in place behin...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 18, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself at the Getty Villa, in Malibu, California. This stunning museum re-opened in 2006 after extensive renovations. The Boston firm Machado Silvetti added modern courtyards and connecting ...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 17, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself in Bryant Park, around 42nd Street and Sixth Avenue. I toured around Bryant Park, Monday. The tents are up, selling holiday gift items. Pictured above, Christmas decorations showi...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 16, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself in Midtown, around 34th Street and 6th Avenue. Above, a rather tame crosswalk in Midtown. Usually, crosswalks are a blur of people traveling in either direction. -- Ah, I'...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 15, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself around 72nd Street and Broadway, on the Upper West Side. Around dusk, the sky lit up in a deep shade of blue. Meanwhile, the street lamps cast deep shadows on the subway station, ...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 14, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself, somewhere in the East Village. There is graffiti just about everywhere in New York. However destructive, it really is an urban form of expression. So are posters and paste-u...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 13, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself in the East Village. Sadly, the message of the paste-up graffiti is somewhat true. It's been increasingly more difficult for the lower and middle classes to call New York...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 12, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself on Fifth Avenue, in Midtown. World War II Veterans rode down Fifth Avenue to the applause of spectators. The Veteran's Day Parade took place up Fifth Avenue, Wednesday. It was an...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 11, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself around East 7th Street and Avenue A, at the edge of Alphabet City. Shown above are some aspiring students, filming across the way from the farmer's market, located outside the...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 10, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself outside the Hudson Hotel, around 58th Street and 9th Avenue. There was a little bit of a scene outside the Hudson Hotel, which was designed by Philippe Starck. -- Not much to ...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 9, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself in Tompkins Square Park, in Alphabet City. It was a gorgeous day Sunday, which resembled summer. Just about everybody was out walking around, eating on the sidewalk and enjoying thems...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 5, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself on the Upper West Side, around 72nd Street and Broadway. Gray's Papaya is a popular chain of hot dog eateries in Manhattan. They serve up hot dogs and fresh juices, such as pineap...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 4, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself above Central Park, around 86th Street and Fifth Avenue. Ah, what a view? I took this photo from a project site last week. The trees in Central Park are showing their fall co...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 3, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself on the subway, somewhere underground. On the subway, there are as many singers, guitarists, accordian players and dancers as panhandlers. Actually, in recent times, it seems like ...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 2, 2009, 2:00 am
... in Park Slope, Brooklyn. The New York City Marathon blazed through the city streets, Sunday morning. Each year, thousands take part in this race, which traverses the five boroughs of New York ...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 1, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. A little dog looked reluctantly at his owner, who was calling him to leave. Dogs and their owners have been enjoying the landscape during morning off-leas...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 31, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself on the subway. Three young stylish women were asleep on a late afternoon. -- Happy Halloween, everyone! Tonight, Mark and I will attempt to attend the Halloween parade i...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 30, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself on Fifth Avenue, around 55th Street. I took this photo while in a cab on Fifth Avenue. A group of Europeans were enjoying the afternoon. Some sat on the sidewalk. The si...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 29, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself in Soho, at Spring Street and Broadway. The display at Balthazar Bakery reads 'Croissants, Baguettes, Brioches'. A beautiful assortment of freshly baked breads decorate the il...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 28, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself at H+H Bagel on the Upper West Side, at Broadway and 80th Street. The interiors of this establishment look like they're trapped in the 1970s. -- I will venture to say that...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 27, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself on 41st Street and 5th Avenue, in Midtown. Yes, we do have pumpkins. New Yorkers are lucky to get their fair share of fresh produce. -- The New York Yankees are in the World S...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 26, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself in Park Slope, Brooklyn. A sign outside a neighborhood bar in Brooklyn. Oh if only people were paid for their drinking. The world would be such a different place! -- I...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 25, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself on the boardwalk in Coney Island. An image from a while ago, when the boardwalk in Coney Island was under repair. During the off-season, the shop fronts look completely derel...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 23, 2009, 9:25 pm
Photo by myself on Fifth Avenue, around 28th Street. Yes, there's a museum for everything. The Museum of Sex is relatively new, less than 10 years old. Dedicated to the study of human se...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 23, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself at NYU on West 4th Street, in the Village. Vanderbilt Hall is a part of NYU Law School, and it has its own courtyard. The brick and traditional ornament help create its academic i...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 22, 2009, 2:00 am
Ah yes, another photo from one of the busiest streets in Manhattan. Usually I avoid this area, because it brings out my inner road rage. Grrr! -- Canal Street has to be one of the busiest streets ...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 21, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself on the 34th Street subway platform. Just one of the regulars at this subway station, on Tuesday morning. I see often see this homeless woman asleep next to her belongings. -- ...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 20, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself of Alice Tully Hall, a new building on the Upper West Side, around 66th Street and Broadway. This very modern building might be difficult to understand in photographs. Part o...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 19, 2009, 2:00 am
Photo by myself at City Winery, on Varick Street near Soho. 'Eau de Bloomberg' is refers to the current Mayor of New York, Mike Bloomberg. Luckily, the tap water in New York is very good. Man...
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