NYC In Slumber; Awaken

I’ve been struggling with myself over the past few years. I live in NYC, and had found most of my previous passions to be lost to me. The pandemic has been an ironic occasion to explore my home city and re-connect. As the veil is lifting on the city, new challenges arise. New opportunities. I hope you enjoy some of my photos taken over the past few months. I’ve included links throughout; perhaps folks might appreciate learning something new about our dynamic city – which has continued to radiate life throughout this unprecedented time.

Our tour begins at the north end of Central Park, by The Harlem Meer, and travels southeast through The Conservatory Garden, down Museum Mile, past the Reservoir, the Boathouses, The Fountain, The Lake, the ode to Lennon. We then travel west to The Hudson, and visit the 79th Boat Basin and Pier 1 on the West Side.

Coming back across town, we encounter a man and his rabbit underneath The 59th Street Bridge and everything is groovy. The East River has a peaceful but vibrant vibe up through Carl Schurz Park and the East River Esplanade- which buzzes with energy as we dance into El Barrio.

I call Yorkville home, and so we end there – images of stagnation and unrest; hopeful dreams and anxious anticipation.

Welcome to NYC.

A Meer Violinist

“Located in the northern-most reach of the Park, Harlem Meer is a glimmering, man-made lake surrounded by majestic oak, bald cypress, beech, and ginko trees. Families flock to the Meer for catch-and-release fishing, skating and swimming at Lasker Rink and Pool, or to explore the nearby playgrounds. On the northern shore of the Meer stands the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, one of Central Park’s visitor centers.”

https://www.centralparknyc.org/attractions/harlem-meer

Pool as Rink

Charles A. Dana Discovery Center

The Three Dancing Maidens: Scooter-Sharing at The Conservatory Garden

“To the north, the French-style Garden offers spectacular seasonal displays of tulips each spring and Korean chrysanthemums in autumn, all within an ellipse of Japanese holly. At the Garden’s center stands the Untermyer Fountain, featuring the Three Dancing Maidens by German sculptor Walter Schott.”

https://www.centralparknyc.org/attractions/conservatory-garden

The Secret Garden

“The intimate English-style South Garden bears special significance for literature lovers. At its heart is sculptor Bessie Potter Vonnoh’s charming memorial fountain for author Frances Hodgson Burnett. It is thought that Mary and Dickon, the protagonists of her beloved children’s book The Secret Garden, stand at the end of the small water lily pool, summoning spring year-round and igniting the imaginations of passersby. This intimate spot is bordered by trees, shrubs, and perennial and annual flower beds, as well as a slope of woodland plants at its western edge.”

https://www.centralparknyc.org/attractions/conservatory-garden

Ghostly Guggenheim

It’s truly unnerving to be around this building and there be no people around. During normal times, my favorite museum is swarmed with hot dog carts, tourists, ice cream trucks and street art peddlers.

https://www.guggenheim.org/

Representative for their outdoor exhibit… in case anyone stops by

Memorial Day Weekend at The MET

In case you’re wondering the history of those hot dog carts:

https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/22/nyregion/22hotdogs.html

Rollin’ Through the Raindrops

Engineer’s Gate

https://www.centralparknyc.org/attractions/named-gates

The Central Park Boathouse Awaits Rowers

https://www.thecentralparkboathouse.com/

Conservatory Water Waits for Boats

https://www.centralparknyc.org/attractions/kerbs-boathouse

Lonely Boat

Greywacke Arch

On of the many beautiful arches in the Park

https://www.centralpark.com/things-to-do/attractions/bridges-and-arches-of-central-park/#page=1

El Dorado

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Eldorado

Shakespeare in The Park

https://www.centralpark.com/locations/delacorte-theater/

Angels Among Us

https://www.centralpark.com/things-to-do/attractions/bethesda-fountain/

Bubbles Bring all the Boys to the Yard

Jazz at The Lake

https://www.centralparknyc.org/attractions/the-lake

Even Pigeons Can Imagine

Strawberry Fields Forever

https://www.centralparknyc.org/attractions/strawberry-fields

The Hudson

Let out of Lockdown: Runnin’ on the Pier

https://riversideparknyc.org/places/pier-i-history/

Pier 1 Remnants

Pier 1 Renewal

79th St. Boat Basin

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/79th_Street_Boat_Basin

Remember Happy Hour?

Au revoir Boat Basin Cafe

https://ny.eater.com/2019/10/23/20929235/boat-basin-cafe-closed-upper-west-side-uws-nyc

Roosevelt Island Tram

https://www.businessinsider.com/roosevelt-island-tram-new-york-city-2018-11

A Man and His Rabbit at the Roundabout

https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/andrew-haswell-green-park/highlights/12174

https://untappedcities.com/2013/08/22/daily-what-whats-that-abandoned-roller-coaster-thing-along-the-east-river/

Rise Above It

August along the River

At Carl Schurz Park. One of my happy places.

https://www.carlschurzparknyc.org/

Near Gracie Mansion

Gone Fishin’

https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/east-river-esplanade_36-to-38

Manhattan: View from Randall’s Island

https://randallsisland.org/

2nd Ave

Mapping Resistance

“March to Free The Panther 21” – 1969 by Hiram Maristany, part of “Mapping Resistance: The Young Lords in El Barrio”

Luring the Littles

This ice cream shoppe has a speakeasy in the back. It’s just ice cream for now.

https://untappedcities.com/2018/03/14/the-ues-an-upper-east-side-ice-cream-shop-hides-a-speakeasy/

Some have not Survived

Waiting for a Haircut

Books for Barter

Reflections

Old Glory

The Auction House window. I remember when The Stanley Cup came to visit in ’94

http://theauctionhousenyc.com/

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