Central Park - Harlem Meer

The changes in Central Park near Harlem Meer over the past Month.  Seems like we had an extended fall, then all of a sudden the trees are bare and we have are in Winter.  The colorful foliage around the Harlem Meer and North Woods has turned into a haunted Winter forest.

Central Park - North

Thought I would take a walk in the North part of Central Park at the first sign of fall.  I started by the Pool and walked thru the North Woods to the Conservatory Gardens and ended my walk at the Harlem Meer.

The Pool

The Central Park Conservancy Gardens

Harlem Meer

Central Park - Harlem Meer

This is one of my "getaway" spots in Central Park.  It's such a great place to lounge with some food and a good book and enjoy the weather!

Heather Garden Goodness

I love Spring and Summer.  As fall approaches I'm trying to hold on to every bit of Summer I can.

This is one of my favorite places in Manhattan.  The Heather Garden in Fort Tryon Park.  It's incredibly peaceful and serene.  It's an amazing place to chill alone or with someone special.

What's your getaway place?

Postcard Manhattan View

Enjoying good conversation with a good friend while taking in this picture perfect Manhattan view.

I am a New Yorker!

New York's New Yorker hotel.

Rooftops

Looking over the roof tops of Harlem.  West to the Catherdral of St. John the Devine.

Then I swing over to view the roof tops of Central Harlem and Central Park North/Harlem Meer.

Empire State Building

A quick shot of the Empire State Building

from West 34 Street, in Midtown.

The High Line

Prior to visiting the high line I didn't understand the general publics fascination.  I walked from 14 Street to 33 Street.  Now, after my first visit, I'm even more confused as to why this is such a "destination" as Hudson River Park is a block or two west.  In my eyes, its just a big walkway in between buildings with some foliage and sparse public art, that at some points can be obtrusive, to residents.

It's not as though the buildings connect to the high line and you can use it to go in-between buildings.  Give me an old fashioned ground level park over the High Line.

I do think there are some interesting views of New Jersey, The statue of Liberty, the London Terrace complex and the Empire State Building.  There is a mix of reused buildings and modern. It appears nearby office works use this as a place to take a break and detox.  Others may disagree, but based on my experience, is this is more hype that substance.

New York City Lights - Harlem

New York City Lights - Harlem

Chicago - Labor Day 2013 [Grant Park and The Navy Pier]

I took an early morning stroll, starting near the Museum district and ended by Millinieum Park.  The weather was great providing from some great photos!

Still early in the day, I walked over to the Navy Pier release the kid in me!

Also see:  

Chicago - Labor Day 2013 [The Loop]

Chicago - Labor Day 2013 [Near North]

Chicago - Labor Day 2013 [The Loop]

Wondering around the Chicago Loop on an Early Sunday morning.  The Loop is eerily quiet, yet magnificent.

  

Yeah, I like trains!

The Picasso

The Moment with Standing Beast.

The Marshall Field Tiffany Ceiling

Also see:  

Chicago - Labor Day 2013 [Near North]
Chicago - Labor Day 2013 [Grant Park and The Navy Pier]