tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681021530642809862024-03-07T19:43:17.243-05:00New York City Daily PhotoWelcome to the city that never sleeps!Ming the Mercilesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.comBlogger910125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-35475087125014267782009-07-17T16:00:00.002-04:002011-08-22T16:42:38.100-04:00Bangor Daily Photo<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">
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The photo shows townhouses in Woodside (I think) on the foreground and Long Island in the background. I have been to Woodside many times and I remember seeing airplanes landing at the nearby airport every 15 minutes.<br /><br />So how far are you from your airport?</div>Ming the Mercilesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-75358804018838684102009-06-12T00:01:00.000-04:002009-06-11T23:29:15.514-04:00Take Out The Trash<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWga3lTh_Ok3Rl6Azz9TL_EWXHHrJHUsfwrCUGL8DnYXA1Hesd4SrmuGHMHMMWjdzYeXFcp1JRzas0zT9Ofsy8p5-kqqXdJ9SQRy0rETnT3GUHWDlrx2o9Ho0zIoMtE4UAG7U9koSCyyY/s1600-h/Trash+bag.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWga3lTh_Ok3Rl6Azz9TL_EWXHHrJHUsfwrCUGL8DnYXA1Hesd4SrmuGHMHMMWjdzYeXFcp1JRzas0zT9Ofsy8p5-kqqXdJ9SQRy0rETnT3GUHWDlrx2o9Ho0zIoMtE4UAG7U9koSCyyY/s640/Trash+bag.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346276978699747410" border="0" /></a>I saw this colorful trash bags left outside the <a href="http://www.citenyc.com/retail/main.html">CITE</a> furniture store in SoHo earlier this week. It's that eye catching?<br /><br />So who takes out your trash?</div>Ming the Mercilesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-62959671617038236952009-06-11T13:20:00.002-04:002009-06-11T13:27:27.052-04:00Pizza Truck<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQceoPLwoqjPT0iBdjXOekhoJUBEC5iUJC193FneAa9daQVefZMkBV1HDy3YI1OaS2-au93W7Fd6uuQObxdTidfvXFvBvwNqNw_nkTYzuSS6DQMfTO5C4Zs6g3pZMBRBBOZGjASp4Tf0/s1600-h/Pizza+Truck.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQceoPLwoqjPT0iBdjXOekhoJUBEC5iUJC193FneAa9daQVefZMkBV1HDy3YI1OaS2-au93W7Fd6uuQObxdTidfvXFvBvwNqNw_nkTYzuSS6DQMfTO5C4Zs6g3pZMBRBBOZGjASp4Tf0/s640/Pizza+Truck.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346121366684278258" border="0" /></a>There are so many different varieties of food vendors in NYC that sooner or later, I would see a pizza truck and voila, I saw one by <a href="http://www.pizzatrucknyc.com/">Pizza Truck NYC</a> on Union Square yesterday. Pizzas are sold by the slice ($2.50 for regular) and are served hot from the oven inside the vehicle.<br /><br />So would you buy a slice of pizza from a truck parked outside a busy street?<a href="http://www.pizzatrucknyc.com/"><br /></a></div>Ming the Mercilesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-39912656739665392762009-06-10T00:01:00.000-04:002009-06-10T00:26:17.604-04:00Weekend in New Jersey 3<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDK8MOeIsqaenvHpiqLJdFExdl5ikvkw4kblgMEhh-ns4MizQhXCdClYt8XqBNU3tZAoCnG2OcoYylfGzizOX6pKP-M363QTqCW5060WrRnnfNQTSeepfFJ9yZUPoO0q6wKEC5rMK0DQo/s1600-h/Margate+-+Seagull.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDK8MOeIsqaenvHpiqLJdFExdl5ikvkw4kblgMEhh-ns4MizQhXCdClYt8XqBNU3tZAoCnG2OcoYylfGzizOX6pKP-M363QTqCW5060WrRnnfNQTSeepfFJ9yZUPoO0q6wKEC5rMK0DQo/s640/Margate+-+Seagull.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345550070709771202" border="0" /></a>Seagulls make the one of the most annoying noises I've ever heard in my life -- almost as annoying as car alarms going off outside my apartment window at 3 AM in the morning.<br /><br />What annoys you most?<br /></div>Ming the Mercilesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-28069541321057010712009-06-09T00:01:00.000-04:002009-06-09T00:30:04.172-04:00Weekend in New Jersey 2<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7eig_qaBqOMctNQrv7U-Gxzocgh8ucbda4k4z8mXcOFpccsVczXkrz0nLq0sp2wUALkIo68jyu01EFt6kEPRqfOsF4HFey8sOvlMDiqguBftE2e6mXlz5ndEGqnZUq16Hkgse9ENafeM/s1600-h/Margate+-+Boat+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7eig_qaBqOMctNQrv7U-Gxzocgh8ucbda4k4z8mXcOFpccsVczXkrz0nLq0sp2wUALkIo68jyu01EFt6kEPRqfOsF4HFey8sOvlMDiqguBftE2e6mXlz5ndEGqnZUq16Hkgse9ENafeM/s640/Margate+-+Boat+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345179862566472770" border="0" /></a>This photo was taken at Margate City, which is south of Atlantic City in New Jersey. As you can see, the weather was perfect for a little sunbathing. Me, I rather hide in the shadows.<br /><br />So do you like sunbathing?</div>Ming the Mercilesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-13814688978574561472009-06-08T00:01:00.001-04:002009-06-09T00:30:35.996-04:00Weekend in New Jersey 1<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYqN7FZHm6qWVcEUobINsy01XVHZAyPN_QEounxVlvCUno1cbRxiZ1ruiytb2YeGvaubK1CLRCcs01_NijCQZgmoJhwzDUmzsNmhIF7GRU2-cn3aVvLCMAe3b4qfqCIVhjq54WeUE2xH8/s1600-h/Margate+-+Dog.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYqN7FZHm6qWVcEUobINsy01XVHZAyPN_QEounxVlvCUno1cbRxiZ1ruiytb2YeGvaubK1CLRCcs01_NijCQZgmoJhwzDUmzsNmhIF7GRU2-cn3aVvLCMAe3b4qfqCIVhjq54WeUE2xH8/s640/Margate+-+Dog.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344805269342661746" border="0" /></a>I was in New Jersey this weekend when I saw this guy walking his dog on his skateboard. He even did a turn ran by me again so I could take his photo. The weather was perfect -- warm with low humidity.<br /><br />How is the weather over at your end?</div>Ming the Mercilesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-2496519750325419362009-06-07T00:01:00.000-04:002009-06-07T00:01:00.176-04:00Metropolitan Museum of Art<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLv7fVVr1PrJSs3Sn4BTaYse4-v5FfdZg6OA5hHY65PjpR1RBG31hV8D8j1ndPjv9TRH841I5GdUczEeuCMTPQdUXLAE2dtqsf479PiZdcehNcLEFJ-PUBg87PuTMbZ1NOPZweco3MD8M/s1600-h/MET+Asian+Gallery.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLv7fVVr1PrJSs3Sn4BTaYse4-v5FfdZg6OA5hHY65PjpR1RBG31hV8D8j1ndPjv9TRH841I5GdUczEeuCMTPQdUXLAE2dtqsf479PiZdcehNcLEFJ-PUBg87PuTMbZ1NOPZweco3MD8M/s640/MET+Asian+Gallery.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344200593905082034" border="0" /></a>This is <a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/Works_of_Art/asian_art">The Arthur M. Sackler Gallery</a> at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the Upper East Side. This wing of the museum is dedicated to Asian Art with objects from Northern Asia to South East Asia.<br /></div><br />So how is your weekend so far?Ming the Mercilesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-21790607637596665072009-06-06T00:01:00.000-04:002009-06-05T23:42:17.351-04:00Grand Central Station Main Concourse<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7C_tGQp_OYCoPrOajm72t-qwgirIiaKCqYyE7n4ocwvEIk1uS2luHqZlZXzcTPdZviuWp7hH0Z-7vw4hOvurW4LCMy-3DG-FihO4R3k2XNFA4kmBXecCxuEAnCvcO7C9nzqIgFdQ07lw/s1600-h/Grand+Central+Station+Main+Concourse.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7C_tGQp_OYCoPrOajm72t-qwgirIiaKCqYyE7n4ocwvEIk1uS2luHqZlZXzcTPdZviuWp7hH0Z-7vw4hOvurW4LCMy-3DG-FihO4R3k2XNFA4kmBXecCxuEAnCvcO7C9nzqIgFdQ07lw/s640/Grand+Central+Station+Main+Concourse.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344051361523260018" border="0" /></a>This photo was taken a week ago when I bumped into two wonderful tourists from England. They were in NYC for a couple of days to celebrate their 25th (I think) wedding anniversary before jetting off to Hawaii for the weekend. We started talking because we have the exact same camera (Canon G9) and we were both standing on the stairwell photographing the same scenery as you see in this photo above.<br /><br />So have you usually talk to complete strangers?</div>Ming the Mercilesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-58289156153013146342009-06-05T00:01:00.001-04:002009-06-05T00:13:41.412-04:00The Red Stairs<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5PHdrCWD_XQ9NWUPva6HpfLWQbNqZSHpbFwU8TMsiO-m5okcDVuoslB1wSqSl5_yg2nbJ5HHtrBObo6UmSlExUYcFzmzXDk3xhyofBOIA6M2v2Y0DI2AQktWVlYFGeYBPMB4ry332vXo/s1600-h/Red+Stairs.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5PHdrCWD_XQ9NWUPva6HpfLWQbNqZSHpbFwU8TMsiO-m5okcDVuoslB1wSqSl5_yg2nbJ5HHtrBObo6UmSlExUYcFzmzXDk3xhyofBOIA6M2v2Y0DI2AQktWVlYFGeYBPMB4ry332vXo/s720/Red+Stairs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343690035531787826" border="0" /></a>This is a close up photo of the <a href="http://nyc2dailyphoto.blogspot.com/2008/10/lighted-stairs.html">red stairs</a> that was installed in the middle of Times Square above the new TKTS booths. The stairs are made of red plastic panels trimmed with metal strips and lighted from beneath. At night the structure looks like a glowing red wedge.<br /><br />Notice the reflections on the plastic panels? The buildings in the reflections are some of the skyscrapers on Broadway and 45th Street. [N.B.: Excuse the quality of the photo. It was taken with my iPhone.]<br /><br />So what is your favorite color?</div>Ming the Mercilesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-85301729565989958622009-06-04T00:01:00.000-04:002009-06-04T00:44:20.280-04:00Spring Romance<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3JNon3EkbO4lUhtsLHydxzct-LxRpQflbv9IdBfaNAqlLNWOI99OjD9doZ7WxPuP-4cBvrIkR_fr0uq8LzfQbgNgwYn8q6ioKki11qEEdqSsBqdbE618QUhi_8z3oW3CTjJ7wzvlYUis/s1600-h/Duckies+%40+Central+Park.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3JNon3EkbO4lUhtsLHydxzct-LxRpQflbv9IdBfaNAqlLNWOI99OjD9doZ7WxPuP-4cBvrIkR_fr0uq8LzfQbgNgwYn8q6ioKki11qEEdqSsBqdbE618QUhi_8z3oW3CTjJ7wzvlYUis/s640/Duckies+%40+Central+Park.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343325083730271666" border="0" /></a>Spring is here and these <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallard">Mallard ducks</a> are getting ready to start a family soon. Although ducks are not known for their monogamous relationships like swans and cranes, this pair seemed to be spending a lot of time together.<br /><br />So what is your favorite Spring activities?</div>Ming the Mercilesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-26927878143009829192009-06-03T00:01:00.001-04:002009-06-02T21:24:21.007-04:00Times Square Sanctuary<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwRCBwe3q8XBKuoF2XjFgitLGBFo3yKzuQoAqWCJaHhbwDzwLVTYOkRwaX6FgNfAnrnbgzYKEHN3fLB7oD9zTtEMs2qcwIHJmeAKXPAjJje6s2Z5MYeoxVAPxAjbohGKAPKMq28VLFKfY/s1600-h/Times+Square+Sanctuary.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwRCBwe3q8XBKuoF2XjFgitLGBFo3yKzuQoAqWCJaHhbwDzwLVTYOkRwaX6FgNfAnrnbgzYKEHN3fLB7oD9zTtEMs2qcwIHJmeAKXPAjJje6s2Z5MYeoxVAPxAjbohGKAPKMq28VLFKfY/s640/Times+Square+Sanctuary.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342904245826452610" border="0" /></a>For the last two weekends, Times Square in midtown Manhattan has been shut down to automobile traffic to create a '<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/27/nyregion/27broadway.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=times%20square&st=cse">sanctuary</a>' for locals and tourists alike to enjoy the 'crossroads of the world'. The city even provided lounge chairs (some of which were stolen) for the public. Motorist, especially the taxi drivers were not happy with this plan but most people (in the photo) think this is a great plan.<br /><br />What do you think of the plan? Would you hang out at Times Square if there were no automobile traffic to worry about?<br /></div>Ming the Mercilesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-13979106645760088042009-06-02T00:01:00.000-04:002009-06-01T23:32:13.755-04:00Two Towers<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Dq3voSnH8m8dD0IVzIg2h4bPfgf0ZxRJrPg5rp83Q0pytZuIQqxjui6fUn6GGELTl8tiZtliDufJ_HwSi7_iaXsx_S9qJKyf29a2u94MTCdBfe5E9qdZdsA_EEzNOTvfNouN1qg5r0g/s1600-h/Worlds+Fair+1964-5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Dq3voSnH8m8dD0IVzIg2h4bPfgf0ZxRJrPg5rp83Q0pytZuIQqxjui6fUn6GGELTl8tiZtliDufJ_HwSi7_iaXsx_S9qJKyf29a2u94MTCdBfe5E9qdZdsA_EEzNOTvfNouN1qg5r0g/s640/Worlds+Fair+1964-5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342565017779602882" border="0" /></a>Here are the Two Towers from the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1964_New_York_World%27s_Fair">1964 New York World's Fair</a> in Flushing Meadows, Queens. But most people will remember them as one of the spaceships used by the insect alien to escape Earth at the end of the movie, Men in Black.<br /><br />So have you been to any site or set where a movie was shot?</div>Ming the Mercilesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-66509551558297233742009-06-01T00:01:00.000-04:002009-05-31T23:44:34.212-04:00Theme Photo: Feet<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho8Cb6t9hMyXvJqls6lsdxE5-XhecYM9KwaXKFRaHGIf4fSbA34iMB1433dguoteD_qPo8SvpDLaAhM-BIDKrwWeVXBCnCpz-sxDNuBm5uMZ3MroYbJMpSma2ti1MunVlxhq9A9hHvQPE/s1600-h/Fishs+Eddy+Hands.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho8Cb6t9hMyXvJqls6lsdxE5-XhecYM9KwaXKFRaHGIf4fSbA34iMB1433dguoteD_qPo8SvpDLaAhM-BIDKrwWeVXBCnCpz-sxDNuBm5uMZ3MroYbJMpSma2ti1MunVlxhq9A9hHvQPE/s640/Fishs+Eddy+Hands.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341483884833215490" border="0" /></a>It's June 1st so this is theme day. The theme this month is FEET. But I don't have any photos of feet. I do, however, have a photo of hands!! This photo was taken at <a href="http://www.fishseddy.com/index.htm">Fishs Eddy</a> at Union Square.<br /></div><br />Like always,<a href="http://www.citydailyphoto.com/portal/themes_archive.php?tid=29" target="_blank"> see how</a> this theme inspired the other members of the community.Ming the Mercilesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-46058683862883744522009-05-31T00:01:00.000-04:002009-05-31T00:46:54.010-04:00Lamp & Tiles<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlVYSq_fCexMJ4czFK1a0sdkMbE4Nap_x_OC2QqMBqNlHddBUZxVYY1xMl_NfavstxrTHurYWrMipyStDNgpQZRvkBYHH_AcJ7J7ytDSbDZyPjbWO-C8pYR06rHJh8Kq3oto5OVqYf7VQ/s1600-h/Lamp+%26+Tiles.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlVYSq_fCexMJ4czFK1a0sdkMbE4Nap_x_OC2QqMBqNlHddBUZxVYY1xMl_NfavstxrTHurYWrMipyStDNgpQZRvkBYHH_AcJ7J7ytDSbDZyPjbWO-C8pYR06rHJh8Kq3oto5OVqYf7VQ/s640/Lamp+%26+Tiles.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341842779246774482" border="0" /></a>This photo shows the base of the Queensborough Bridge on the Manhattan side. The tile work was what caught my eyes when I walked along 1st Avenue and 60th Street. The lamp provides an interesting dimension to the photo.<br /><br />So how is your weekend so far?</div>Ming the Mercilesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-24085878547378691692009-05-30T00:01:00.001-04:002009-05-30T01:43:00.736-04:00Greek Peasant Salad<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEkDdYSeT_MW3Iyy2slI8BVNFeCAtV7oitOfGYuDD73FQN2wukJyZCoLpi6lWuY6x-Ye3su8Pn-p1nHQqSTD-q3bJQdoFbSTPYdxrVxiDBoDsZMGs-EvOvnW1DofMckyP_PElffE9r0pc/s1600-h/Greek+Salad.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEkDdYSeT_MW3Iyy2slI8BVNFeCAtV7oitOfGYuDD73FQN2wukJyZCoLpi6lWuY6x-Ye3su8Pn-p1nHQqSTD-q3bJQdoFbSTPYdxrVxiDBoDsZMGs-EvOvnW1DofMckyP_PElffE9r0pc/s640/Greek+Salad.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341486177205026594" border="0" /></a>This is one of my favorite summer meals -- Greek peasant salad made with feta cheese, tomatoes and kalamata olives. This photo was taken at <a href="http://www.tavernakyclades.com/">Taverna Kyclades</a>, my favorite Greek restaurant in Astoria.<br /><br />So do you like salads or cheese?</div>Ming the Mercilesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-17478860943092237322009-05-29T00:01:00.000-04:002009-05-29T00:01:01.053-04:00Grand Central Station<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGWkqUiEF5NHPfLdlBP5d2R22r2vYH9Qt6EBi7Y6Ge9RkgiUxomp_gIpQO5fP8Yh3zNiwx9eJHIYNcJbGvhisqdlYCRCsNSeyId6N04w1irgwWpQMtYGlOCo3HN4ilu1wBAoqLoFjENTQ/s1600-h/Grand+Central+Station+Dining+Concourse.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGWkqUiEF5NHPfLdlBP5d2R22r2vYH9Qt6EBi7Y6Ge9RkgiUxomp_gIpQO5fP8Yh3zNiwx9eJHIYNcJbGvhisqdlYCRCsNSeyId6N04w1irgwWpQMtYGlOCo3HN4ilu1wBAoqLoFjENTQ/s640/Grand+Central+Station+Dining+Concourse.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341064351648267506" border="0" /></a> This is a close-up shot of the northern wing of the main concourse at the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Central_Terminal">Grand Central Station</a>. The famous Tiffany clock is located right in the middle of the main concourse and sits on top of the information booth. The clock is estimated to cost over $10-$20 million.<br /><br />So how many clocks do you have at home?<br /></div>Ming the Mercilesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-7200905594452168512009-05-28T00:01:00.000-04:002009-05-28T00:01:00.920-04:00Cherry Blossom & Townhouses<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPBwrVO5h4YnUDkdiQ8An1hujcoJBxUGlz9Fhe9F34fPWQFWrEXFIek_5ejlv0zRdBVqSOLzzBgidc082jjXkcl15YS3T0ZLoG7OqcCcJhMMS6rPH9sooHlpr3J0kwkjywqqbnGfCBEQc/s1600-h/Dogwood.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPBwrVO5h4YnUDkdiQ8An1hujcoJBxUGlz9Fhe9F34fPWQFWrEXFIek_5ejlv0zRdBVqSOLzzBgidc082jjXkcl15YS3T0ZLoG7OqcCcJhMMS6rPH9sooHlpr3J0kwkjywqqbnGfCBEQc/s640/Dogwood.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339953103237742930" border="0" /></a>The cherry blossom tree contrasts very nicely with the old townhouses in the background. This photo was taken in the East Village near 3rd Avenue and 9th Street.<br /><br />So how is your week so far?</div>Ming the Mercilesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-68598442442853464332009-05-27T00:01:00.000-04:002009-05-27T00:01:00.815-04:00Egyptian Wing<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRSrilMyqOF-F2XcWzi24ti2LQW19fouFdkbjb38jbcoOwXq4OAEDM4MAMdf2G1R29D3RprkfenZzUtD7iar0CtwvYEl8h0g_qqiYcgleDatJToBk4fCSmhnljrwQRv59juq4cX1DhAEo/s1600-h/MET+Egyptian+Wing.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRSrilMyqOF-F2XcWzi24ti2LQW19fouFdkbjb38jbcoOwXq4OAEDM4MAMdf2G1R29D3RprkfenZzUtD7iar0CtwvYEl8h0g_qqiYcgleDatJToBk4fCSmhnljrwQRv59juq4cX1DhAEo/s640/MET+Egyptian+Wing.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339945106224490434" border="0" /></a>This is the view of Central Park and the Upper East Side from inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art at <a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/works_of_art/collection_database/egyptian_art/the_temple_of_dendur/objectview.aspx?collID=10&OID=100004628"> The Temple of Dendur</a><a> wing</a>. The floor to ceiling glass windows provide some of the best views and spaces at the museum.<br /><br />What kind of museum do you like best?</div>Ming the Mercilesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-23909139448623009012009-05-26T00:01:00.000-04:002009-05-26T00:01:00.797-04:00Husband & Wife<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHQHTAubL7DazoZQ3o5frYHDgDkCUHy3DzIiXdTAIJLunUqcyE2MyF2bSVw3xCrF520UuMKqJ5YsOoyxRhbjJUwWlrlEMKErb2HiF5KatwB1znSPUokCT45ex4GXzRgGIqT79GL9IL6eg/s1600-h/Husband+%26+Wife.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHQHTAubL7DazoZQ3o5frYHDgDkCUHy3DzIiXdTAIJLunUqcyE2MyF2bSVw3xCrF520UuMKqJ5YsOoyxRhbjJUwWlrlEMKErb2HiF5KatwB1znSPUokCT45ex4GXzRgGIqT79GL9IL6eg/s640/Husband+%26+Wife.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339947914214855938" border="0" /></a>I was at <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/petalbelle-new-york">Petal Belle</a>, the lovely cafe on Sullivan Street in SoHo, a few weeks ago when I saw this beautiful couple leaving St. Anthony's Church across the street. Although I don't know the bride or groom, I would like to wish them a beautiful and happy life together.<br /><br />So when was the last time you were at a wedding?</div>Ming the Mercilesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-21321094233463176792009-05-25T00:01:00.000-04:002009-05-25T03:58:16.206-04:00Tiled Wall<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaGwS2sUHQ20L68m_WxcS0dkV7vmRimPF4UEoAN34AvQ4NVTmGGjsSZrtN-2P-hk3RXHgXnB1IOjbGSsebxubJLXyD3jfrLHxS8ou52CnHxPKE0W9P3Cgbyv78uXG4BHRI5VRKkBwQ8pY/s1600-h/Tiled+Wall.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaGwS2sUHQ20L68m_WxcS0dkV7vmRimPF4UEoAN34AvQ4NVTmGGjsSZrtN-2P-hk3RXHgXnB1IOjbGSsebxubJLXyD3jfrLHxS8ou52CnHxPKE0W9P3Cgbyv78uXG4BHRI5VRKkBwQ8pY/s640/Tiled+Wall.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334367353025986226" border="0" /></a>This tile work is one of a couple of new pieces installed inside the new subway station at the southern most tip of Manhattan, near the Staten Island Ferry Station. Downtown Manhattan, especially near Battery Park is one of the newest neighborhoods in the city.<br /><br />So what do you have plan for your day off today (Memorial Day in the US).</div>Ming the Mercilesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-15394005168092435132009-05-24T00:01:00.000-04:002009-05-24T00:05:59.829-04:00Central Park South Vista<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggoSq92zO1Y4lLPuznzHnLw2QPydvTsJdCyk-serB2dXwz1uKebPSFY7OzfpGhRJ9JJHjw7wQCP-jnihyphenhyphenS7igKaXKjaSR6IzmuHkRGCUGe91rut28qu1U2zqdK-4R0TbTu225MRw_Y57Y/s1600-h/Mountain+Climbing.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggoSq92zO1Y4lLPuznzHnLw2QPydvTsJdCyk-serB2dXwz1uKebPSFY7OzfpGhRJ9JJHjw7wQCP-jnihyphenhyphenS7igKaXKjaSR6IzmuHkRGCUGe91rut28qu1U2zqdK-4R0TbTu225MRw_Y57Y/s640/Mountain+Climbing.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339236420298713842" border="0" /></a>Kids usually go rock climbing on the southern side of Central Park, near 60th Street and 6th Avenue. You can see a group of them on the lower left of the photo. But the most impressive view is the architecture above the tree line.<br /></div><br />So do you like hiking?Ming the Mercilesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-51397458085770651882009-05-23T00:01:00.000-04:002009-05-23T00:01:01.016-04:00Oasis of Calm<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFAXDRTNF_DHQ0R2dCckX4NRyeMXkmv2T-H6cwsZtmMU879WiCJyNgxmilCRSCFb-eRKMOsDKwfbB5BKU42nxmWDr2mUWqO82SJooI_giwrBErfy-fscymGSjGtYnF0r3o9e81hUPawl8/s1600-h/Waterfall.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFAXDRTNF_DHQ0R2dCckX4NRyeMXkmv2T-H6cwsZtmMU879WiCJyNgxmilCRSCFb-eRKMOsDKwfbB5BKU42nxmWDr2mUWqO82SJooI_giwrBErfy-fscymGSjGtYnF0r3o9e81hUPawl8/s640/Waterfall.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337700390378212194" border="0" /></a>I was walking down 50th Street from 5th Avenue towards Madison when I came across this interesting pocket of peace and serenity. It is one of a dozen or so public spaces sprinkled across midtown to give office workers in the area a place sit and enjoy the outdoors.<br /><br />So where is your oasis of calm?</div>Ming the Mercilesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168102153064280986.post-65519041897137979872009-05-22T00:01:00.000-04:002009-05-22T00:01:00.517-04:00Looking Out From Within<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJs4x8oWl0ezsiZp8-AL_wrgapn15WixP8djabbT2r8uruQSYFV54I5YO8WF-ihtgvR_uvs1l3ZKIsJ5AyKbvtR5ZImeRWjNVoARjmMW80XQjB6JhNPmqQAY_saPWOLsk24YecXyfK8lY/s1600-h/Central+Park+Vista.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJs4x8oWl0ezsiZp8-AL_wrgapn15WixP8djabbT2r8uruQSYFV54I5YO8WF-ihtgvR_uvs1l3ZKIsJ5AyKbvtR5ZImeRWjNVoARjmMW80XQjB6JhNPmqQAY_saPWOLsk24YecXyfK8lY/s640/Central+Park+Vista.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337714236044318770" border="0" /></a>This photo was taken from inside Central Park. The buildings in the background are the properties lining 60th Street between 5th and 6th Avenue, otherwise known as Central Park South. It always amazes me that we have such a lush and beautiful park in the middle of the city.<br /><br />Notice the couple sitting on the bench at the bottom of the photo? Can you imagine how peaceful and relaxing it must feel to be them. Me, I was leaning over a rail behind some bushes trying to take this photo. :-)<br /><br />No question today.</div>Ming the Mercilesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.com9