kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Feb 9, 2012, 3:00 am
Photo by myself at Madison and 43rd Street, in Midtown. I would like to think these police officers were accompanying me on my ride uptown, but no. The NYPD sometimes use motorcycles for highway patrol and fancy motorcades. With the stop and go traffic that we have, they probably become ...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Feb 8, 2012, 3:00 am
Photo by myself at 75th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, on the Upper West Side. The bright lights of an outdoor TV shoot were impossible to miss. There were several large white production trucks that were parked nearby. You see these often in the city. A crane was supporting a gizmo in mid-...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Feb 7, 2012, 3:00 am
Photo by myself on Prince and Mulberry Streets, in Soho. This little stretch on the north side of Prince Street is always populated with vendors selling clothing and jewelry. On this day, there were hats and fancy ties on display. Beyond the high brick wall are the grounds of Old St. Pat...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Feb 6, 2012, 3:00 am
Photo by myself at the Doughnut Plant, at 23rd Street and Seventh Avenue, in Chelsea. The Doughnut Plant is a small bakery in Chelsea that specializes in all things donut. Dozens of donut lovers walked in and out while we were there, Saturday afternoon. Suprisingly, no one looked too overweigh...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Feb 5, 2012, 3:00 am
Photo by myself at Fairway, in Red Hook, Brooklyn. A couple of Brooklynites stocked up at Fairway, a popular supermarket in Red Hook, this morning. In the background are two inflatable figures representing the New York Giants (right) and New England Patriots (left). -- It's Superbowl Sun...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Feb 4, 2012, 3:00 am
Photo by myself inside the Park Avenue Armory, at 67th and Park, on the Upper East Side. The interiors of the Park Avenue Armory reflect the building's history; it was built in the late 1800s. Some of the front rooms are as they were originally built, with soaring, decorated ceilings and...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Feb 3, 2012, 3:00 am
Photo by myself on 82nd Street and Fifth Avenue, on the Upper East Side. The Upper East Side is home to many gorgeous townhouses. Some have been purchased by institutions while others have remained fancy residences. The building directly in front is loaded with detail. Enough detail to d...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Feb 2, 2012, 3:00 am
Photo by myself from Central Park South. From certain vantage points, Central Park can look like the edge of the world. Above, the wall of buildings that line Central Park West. The buildings and leafless trees match each other in a sepia tone. Down below are a man made pond, and just ab...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Feb 1, 2012, 3:00 am
Photo by myself on Seventh Avenue, in Midtown. Steam coming out of the streets is not an uncommon sight, especially when it's raining out. Billboards, too, are sometimes found outside Times Square. Wikipedia says that NYC has an extensive steam heating system. Every so often you will com...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Jan 31, 2012, 3:00 am
Photo by myself on the R train, somewhere below Brooklyn. I know, I know...I've posted photos of guys flipping upside-down or sideways on the subway before. Guys swinging around on the center pole, doing crazy stretches, or in mid-handstand. I cannot help myself from taking photos of the...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Jan 24, 2012, 3:00 am
Photo by myself on Spring Street in Soho. A replica human skeleton is usually installed outside Evolution, a small store in Soho that specializes in all things fossilized. This store will keep the natural historian entertained for hours. There are taxidermied animals, skulls, skeletons, ...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Jan 23, 2012, 3:00 am
Photo by myself on Lafayette and Bond Streets, in Noho. A mural depicting part of the Sistine Chapel fresco hangs above a street corner in NoHo. The original mural by Michelangelo is huge, and illustrates all the parts of Genesis. This particular scene shows God giving life to Adam. It i...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Jan 22, 2012, 3:00 am
Photo by myself below Times Square. A series of billboards below Times Square advertised the new TV show called 'Smash'. The show is about actors putting on a Broadway show about ... several hundred yards, turning corners and dodging crowds going the opposite direction. Related posts: ...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Jan 21, 2012, 3:00 am
Photo by myself at the Times Square subway station. Three masked mimes performed acrobatics to music, Friday night. Behind them, a large scale mosaic glimmered in the light. Lately it's been very cold. A bit too cold to stand outside, hands gripping a small metal camera, while the wind ...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Jan 20, 2012, 3:00 am
Photo by myself around West 4th Street and Sixth Avenue. A photo from the stash. I'm not sure what was going on here....two friends greeted each other with a handshake on the sidewalk. Apologies for the missed post yesterday. It's been crazy busy here. Happy Friday everyone! ...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Dec 15, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself, somewhere downtown. You might think of graffiti and roll-down doors when thinking of New York, but you might not think about children. There are kids who grow up in the city however, in every conceivable economic circumstance. Related posts: It's a Kid's Life, in Brookly...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Dec 14, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself on Sixth Avenue, around 35th Street in Midtown. A photo from a couple months ago, when it was a little warmer. Whenever I meet someone who has worked in Midtown, as I did earlier this week, we commiserate: on how dirty it is, how crowded, how there's no real good places t...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Dec 13, 2011, 3:00 am
... , and the smallest movements issue groans of pain. Poor kid. Anyway, see below for another photo from the same walk. We found a little painting of a Boston Terrier named 'Pickles', outside the Alias Restaurant. Rupert obliged me with a pose. He is not 'breedist', however, and treats...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Dec 12, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself at 13th and Washington Streets in the Meatpacking District. The facade of the All Saint's clothing store is a neat one, with row upon row of old Singer Featherweight sewing machines. The machines are the facade; there is no glass. Not sure what they do in mid-winter (!).T...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Dec 11, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself at the West 4th subway station, in the Village. Saturday happened to be SantaCon, 2011. Above, the reindeer must have had the night off, so Santa purchased a Metrocard to ride the subway. Short for 'Santa Convention', SantaCon takes place each year in a different outdoor ...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Dec 10, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Thousands of runners showed up for the Jingle Bell Jog, a 3.7 mile run around Prospect Park, Saturday morning. Runners were given little bells to tie onto their sneakers. There was the constant, faint sound of jingling as feet pounded the aspha...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Dec 9, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself, around Bowery and Third Street. What looked like a few large metal containers were covered in graffiti. 'Quel Beast' turns out to be a street artist whose work focuses on faces, that almost emerge from the wall. His work involves hyper-expressive faces in day-glo colors....
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Dec 8, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself in Park Slope, Brooklyn. A view of a typical townhouse, decorated for the holidays. Like many townhouses, this one in Park Slope has bars on the lower floor windows and trash cans in the front yard. Many townhouses don't have driveways or parking spaces out front. A...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Dec 7, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself, somewhere on the Lower East Side. A bit of razor wire, some stickers, and old plastic bag. It's just business as usual on the Lower East Side. Not too long ago, this area used to be dangerous. Actually, all of New York was considered a little dangerous. There was always ...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Dec 6, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself in Union Square. The holiday markets at Union Square are in full swing. From now until Christmas Eve, you can browse hundreds of outdoor kiosks for arty gifts. There are few things resembling plastic here, and nothing is wrapped in plastic. There are no 'name brands' or e...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 3, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself, around East 80th Street and Madison Avenue. This photo was taken looking east, toward the backsides of tall apartment buildings that face Fifth Avenue. Smaller townhouses line the streets between Madison Avenue and Fifth. The rooftops are littered with water towers, air ...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 2, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself, below Union Square. Union Square is one of the more popular subway stations for musical performers. Above, I'm not sure whether these fellows are still celebrating Halloween or whether they dislike being photographed. I haven't seen them before. They played electro...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Nov 1, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself, somewhere underground. The streets and subways were populated with grown up skeletons, bumblebees, devils and zombies. The annual Halloween parade started Monday night near Spring Street and Sixth Avenue. Tons of people lined the streets to watch the celebrants march nor...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 31, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself in lower Manhattan. Yes, it's Monday again. How on earth does that happen? Apologies for the lack of a Halloween photo. I didn't have anything 1/2way decent that represented both the holiday and NYC. With luck, I'll snap something on Monday. Crossing fingers! In the...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 30, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Saturday, we had an early snowstorm. The trees lashed about and by the afternoon, the moderate rain turned to snow. This morning, the sun came out and the park was full of dogs and their owners, who were happy to get outside. It was nice in the...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 29, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself at the 34th Street subway station, in Midtown. A doo-wop group called Select Blendz entertained a crowd at 34th Street, Friday morning. As these fellows crooned 'Stand by Me', a crowd gathered. One woman danced by herself without a care. The energy was high. The mem...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 28, 2011, 3:00 am
... prevents paint from sticking. The result is a lot of reflective surfaces to bounce the light around. It's like riding in a tin can. By chance, Saturday Night Fever was on TV Thursday night when I was writing this. The subway has come a long way since the 70's! Happy Friday, Everyo...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 27, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself on Greene and Prince Streets, in SoHo. Once in a while, I will be rewarded with a deadly stare. For some reason, I really love these shots. They are confrontational, with the person and me confronting each other. (Like that legendary runway scene in Zoolander, ha). ...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 26, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself, in Midtown. Two visitors wandered the streets of Midtown, Tuesday afternoon. -- For the last few weeks, I've been going through another rut in taking photos. It happens. Very often. Part of the problem, I think, is that it's getting dark so early, now. I wil...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 25, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself in Union Square, around 14th Street and Broadway. Tons of people were walking around and hanging out in Union Square, Monday night. This is a major subway station, since several different lines intersect here, including express trains. Much of the open area is paved with ...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 24, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself at the foot of the Empire State Building, at 35th Street and Fifth Avenue. Here's just a glimpse sidewalk outside the Empire State Building, which is nearly always busy. Mark and I drove by, Saturday afternoon. There is an Art Deco theme to the signage of the stores and r...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 23, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself around 73rd Street and Broadway, on the Upper West Side. Broadway in West 70s is lined with tables loaded with books and vinyl. It's a nice place to browse for reading material if you have the time. Related posts: Searching for a Bargain, at the Strand, Outside Three Live...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 22, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself, around 59th Street and Fifth Avenue. Some folks posed with the Statue of Liberty, Friday afternoon. It seems like everyone has a gimmick, these days. -- This area is always crowded with people. 59th Street, or Central Park South, and Fifth Avenue intersect at...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 21, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself around Elizabeth and Spring Streets, in Soho. A couple of characters took a cigarette break outside the New York Shaving Company, in Soho. I haven't gone inside this place, but I have peered in. The space has old-fashioned cabinets and details. Men can get a shave with a ...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 20, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself at the 34th Street subway platform. A performer dressed completely in gold clothing and makeup looked like he'd had a very rough day. Or maybe he was still recovering from the night before. This was taken around 6:30 pm on Wednesday. -- It's been business as usual h...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 19, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself, around Broadway and Prince Streets, in Soho. Another shot in Soho. Crowds of people were waiting for the light to turn. It seems like many European visitors are in town right now. A looooong line wrapped around the Apple Store a block away, where ipeople waited patiently...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 18, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself, around Broadway and Prince Streets in Soho. The streets in Soho were crowded this weekend with shoppers. Fortunately, too, the weather was wonderful. 'Broadway' lives up to its name, north of 59th Street on the Upper West Side. There are two lanes of traffic plus a bus l...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 17, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself around Prince and Crosby Streets, in Soho. Artist Brian Ermanski posed with one of his paintings in progress, Sunday afternoon. He goes by the nickname 'The Prince of Elizabeth Street'. I started talking to Brian after noticing one of his self-promotional images, tacked u...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 16, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself around 13th Street and Prospect Park West in Park Slope, Brooklyn. A view down one of the many pretty streets in Park Slope, Sunday morning. It is definitely Fall, here. Mornings are cool, the leaves are changing color, and nights tend to be chilly. Some Halloween ...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 15, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself near Madison Square Park, at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue. From now until October 21st, you can get your food on at Mad. Sq. Eats. Twenty-some food vendors have stalls on the triangle of space outside Madison Square Park. You can get lobster, fresh made pizza, crepes, noo...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 14, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself, in the Financial District. Here's another photo from the Occupy Wall Street protest, in the Financial District. Get the American Flag together with an FDNY t-shirt, and you have yourself a very graphic image. TGIF, everyone! Related posts: New York's Bravest,...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 13, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself, somewhere around 7th Avenue in Midtown. People looked lost in thought and generally disgruntled, the other day. Related posts: Tough Times, in Midtown, Grinning and Bearing it, on 42nd Street and Lost in a Crowd, in Midtown.
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 12, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself, on the Upper West Side. Perhaps it's the police presence that makes New York feel safe these days. I'm not sure what was going in the photo above, Tuesday night. Mark and I call the NYPD 'po-po's, after riveting TV show The Wire. The Wire was a crime show not set i...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 11, 2011, 3:00 am
Photo by myself, around 32nd Street and Broadway. A police officer pulled over a pedicab driver, the other day, for reasons unknown. -- The NYPD have been cracking down on activities. I jumped in a gypsy cab a few weeks ago and we were hailed down by the police within one block. Ho...
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kitty l. posted an article on New York Portraits - Oct 10, 2011, 12:12 am
Photo by myself in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. A man practiced the violin on a bench in Prospect Park, Sunday afternoon. He played bluegrass music from memory. Related posts: Parked in Prospect Park, Last Bit of Summer, in Prospect Park, Brooklyn and On the Trails, in Prospect Park.
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