tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40211281837325951432024-03-13T13:59:34.460-04:00MANHATTAN DAILY PHOTOManhattan Daily Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07441009178236594834noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4021128183732595143.post-50804882747209993692015-09-11T23:09:00.001-04:002015-09-11T23:19:33.357-04:00FOURTEEN YEARS.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is not the regular kind of blog as you might have noticed –
conceived as a daily, it has become …well, annual. Many reasons – travels mostly,
and this year also a couple of broken legs… <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My love for
New York cannot be any stronger than on this day – September 11<sup>th</sup>.
The day fills you with sadness, and pride, and joy, and frustration, and
compassion, and many other contradicting emotions. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love New York. I love
people who call it home – New-Yorkers. Please, if you don’t live here, come and
see for yourself. You will meet the most hardworking and fun-loving crowd. For
the most part.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So – today.
It started with grey serenity – in the sky and in the mood of the city. And
then, as the day progressed, the sun came out, and so did the smiles, and
laughter and busy crowds, of tourists and locals. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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September 11<sup>th</sup> I dedicate my post to the local firehouse. Yes, I am
partial. I see their trucks every day on the neighborhood streets. I bump into them (firemen, not trucks) in the local Fairway
supermarket. My dog used to LOVE their biscuits - they always have plenty for
the four-legged neighbors. And! If this was not enough - they are the nicest
group of people. Could it be that all the firemen of NYC are like this? I
wouldn’t be surprised. So this year again, I am saying here what many people
feel, today and every day - thank you! To you and to your families. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And the next
time when I see you flying through the streets of neighborhood, I will pretend
to mind my own business and not notice you. But the truth is, there will be a
heartfelt prayer for your safety coming your way. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">THANK YOU!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">PS. For my
friends who are checking if I posted today – oh, have faith in me, people. You
knew I would. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
Manhattan Daily Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07441009178236594834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4021128183732595143.post-38075518583687802532014-09-12T13:42:00.000-04:002014-09-12T18:52:19.199-04:00REMINDER AND HOPE.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Returning to New York after a long absence is always
special. Seeing the lights of Manhattan on my way from the airport late last
night, I was taken by the beauty and might of the place that was, again, paying
tribute to all those who got affected… from the fallen and their <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>loved ones to the whole nation. This vision –
of the city where every window light represents a person, a family, a life
story – gave me a sense of declaration of life itself. Two blue lights, rising
into eternity over the city that is alive and strong, made me think of their
very humane message to all who saw them: a reminder, and hope. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The quality of the picture is lousy, but the meaning is close to the heart. This post
comes with gratitude to those who gave life to save somebody’s husband, wife, mom,
dad, son, daughter, friend… <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://manhattandailyphoto.blogspot.com/2010/09/ladder-13.html">http://manhattandailyphoto.blogspot.com/2010/09/ladder-13.html</a><br />
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<a href="http://manhattandailyphoto.blogspot.com/2011/09/ten-years.html">http://manhattandailyphoto.blogspot.com/2011/09/ten-years.html</a><br />
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<a href="http://manhattandailyphoto.blogspot.com/2012/09/a-human-touch.html">http://manhattandailyphoto.blogspot.com/2012/09/a-human-touch.html</a><br />
Manhattan Daily Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07441009178236594834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4021128183732595143.post-53209852955705246202012-09-22T22:52:00.000-04:002013-09-11T23:51:54.482-04:00WORLD PEACE DAY… same place.<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Yesterday, September 21<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>st</sup>,
there was the World Peace Day. And today I found myself on the same spot where I
took a picture for Peace Day two years ago (<a href="http://manhattandailyphoto.blogspot.com/2010/09/world-peace-day.html">http://manhattandailyphoto.blogspot.com/2010/09/world-peace-day.html</a>). To my surprise the wall with the “Love
is the Answer” drawing looks different now.</span></span></span></span><br />
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Manhattan Daily Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07441009178236594834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4021128183732595143.post-45209648490489135752012-09-15T11:49:00.001-04:002012-09-15T11:49:51.727-04:00MANHATTAN MOMENT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ray Blue and his saxophone in Central Park on Saturday morning - very New York!</div>
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Happy Weekend everybody!</div>
Manhattan Daily Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07441009178236594834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4021128183732595143.post-8311592608866250182012-09-13T22:53:00.003-04:002012-09-13T23:08:21.706-04:00ON A LIGHTER NOTE.<br />
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promenade with my pup resulted in much more entertainment than we are used to:
Lady Gaga is in the neighborhood! Yep, she is launching her perfume <u>Fame</u> with a
black-tie masquerade gala in the Guggenheim Museum, and this is happening right now. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It’s Tuesday again on September 11th. Like it was in 2001. And the morning is so beautiful in New York, very reminiscent of the one 11 years ago. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you were here, you remember. You remember everything. The sunny blue sky, the light wind, and exactly where you were and where were your loved ones. Every person has its own memories. Many have their own losses. However, there is a profound uniting element too in this tragedy. And not only for New Yorkers, but for many others who took this event deeply into their hearts. We learned so much about us, humans. And a lot of what we have learned gives us faith in humankind.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is no way I would not post on this day. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've abandoned the blog due to my crazy travel schedule, but I always knew that I would get back to it today. And this morning, stopping by the firehouse to bring flowers, I thought that I would like to tell more about these people. For me one of the most significant points of heroism that the world got to witness eleven years ago lies in a simple fact – this is what they do: they save lives for a living. Heroes? You bet. On many more days than one. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So once again, here are the pictures of my neighborhood’s firehouse. This time I also took some pictures inside. In the future I will make a point to talk about their everyday work. And for now I will just repeat– thank you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The FDNY lost 343 of their firefighters in September 11th attacks. So thank you to those men who gave their lives on this day eleven years ago, and to those who – every day – are serving this beautiful city and extending to us, New Yorkers, their human touch, literally and figuratively speaking.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I’ll keep sending them my “good luck” whenever I see fire trucks rushing through the neighborhood with sirens.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Please take a look at the <strong>World Trade Center Commemorative Time-Lapse Show</strong> created by an EarthCam. It is a short movie, just under a minute and a half, but what a tribute to Manhattan: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>PS</strong>. This is my third post about 10th Battalion (Engine 22. Ladder13). I talked about them on September 11th <strong>2010</strong> : </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and on September 11th <strong>2011</strong>:</span><br />
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Have a beautiful day everybody.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br />Manhattan Daily Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07441009178236594834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4021128183732595143.post-52720243722435204502011-09-11T15:45:00.002-04:002011-09-11T23:18:16.424-04:00TEN YEARS<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Another year has passed. </span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And nope, time doesn’t heal. However, it offers more and more distance for a reflective thinking.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here is once again a picture from the 10<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup> Battalion</span><span style="color: #efd8ff; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"> </span>Firehouse. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am partial to this particular Firehouse – every day I see their fire trucks with numbers 22 and 13 rushing through the neighborhood to save lives. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Nine of their firefighters lost lives in the World Trade Center attack ten years ago. Last year I posted their pictures on the September 11<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup> blog: </span></span><a href="http://manhattandailyphoto.blogspot.com/2010/09/ladder-13.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">http://manhattandailyphoto.blogspot.com/2010/09/ladder-13.html</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As last year, I am at a loss for words. Firemen saved 20 000 people on that day. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So I will just say “Thank you”.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know, I know – many of you in Europe got to witness a rather damaging and disruptive side of it lately. But for New York it is the first real snow of the season. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It has started in the early afternoon today. That's when I took this picture in Central Park, right behind the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The “Beatles” group with umbrellas are obviously tourists. I hope they went promptly to change - they would be in a bad shape promenading in Central Park in heels under this snowfall.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For those of us who have either children or dogs (or both) the first snow is a special sort of joy. You all know what I am talking about. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They see you when you are sleeping; they know when you are awake… </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I bet you had no idea there is a Santa Claus Convention… But there is one, and very appropriately it is happening in New York. Voil<span style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">à</span></span>! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do you have more than one Christmas wish? Not a problem (and welcome to the club!). Many Santas are willing to help. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">OK, I am a horrible blogger. I travel way too much to keep my finger on the pulse of only one (even if the most exciting one) city. But I love New York with all my heart, and whenever I am lucky to get back home, I am thrilled to share the energy of this city with those who love it from afar. I will do my best to be more consistent (it looks like I've just decided on my New Year resolution!!) :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wonderful to be back – to NY and its people, to my camera and the blog, and to those who are still checking in – THANK YOU! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">September/October are full of business travels. It makes me appreciate even more every time I get to spend several days at my "base" - my Manhattan island. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have a great week everybody!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I took this picture yesterday on my way to a meeting. It is from the West 4th Street in the West Village. This morning I realized that today is the World Peace Day. Very appropriately, and with a great timing, this picture says it all. Love is the answer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wishing you a day… week… month … make it LIFE! - full of love:)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sun is back:)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Wishing you a great week, everybody!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Taking a day off after a super-charged week, I found myself in the midtown.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Despite its central location, I don’t get to pass this building often. This is Bloomberg’s Headquarters.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Bloomberg">Michael Bloomberg</a> is the mayor of New York. He is also a talented and successful businessman. And I happen to like him a great deal. Whether you are his fan or not, you would be for sure impressed with this building. <a href="http://images.businessweek.com/ss/06/12/1201_bloomberg/source/1.htm">Here</a> and <a href="http://images.businessweek.com/ss/05/11/wondersoftheworld/source/2.htm">here</a> are the links to some information about it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The building has a clean, modern, light, even elegant vibe. The openness of it apparently creates a positive and collaborative feel among the employees. Can’t say anything about that, but it definitely an interesting architectural sight. In any case if you have to spend the whole day in the office, this looks quite inspiring! </span><br />
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This is a crazy busy week. I am sure many of you feel the same once (twice?) in a while: stretching to the max in all the possible directions. <br />
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This morning I just HAD to get some peace. Ah, thankfully I live in just the right place. I took my favorite partner in crime (my dog of course) for the longest walk in the Park.<br />
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Can I just tell you? It was the best possible thing I could do for myself (and my dog of course)!<br />
Central Park was so quiet, serene and so breathtakingly beautiful!<br />
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And then the day went absolutely insane. We even had a deadly storm (hurricane?) in Manhattan! Yep. The only reason I was able to maintain myself on a sane side is because I took time to breath this morning. <br />
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The moral of this story: get a dog, of course!Manhattan Daily Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07441009178236594834noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4021128183732595143.post-90346321872415482072010-09-15T21:45:00.001-04:002010-09-15T21:47:11.786-04:00MINI ME<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2pTGUsDbwgE/TJF2WTt0d_I/AAAAAAAAAPQ/VeJiQTG18-Q/s1600/Mini+Me.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" qx="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2pTGUsDbwgE/TJF2WTt0d_I/AAAAAAAAAPQ/VeJiQTG18-Q/s400/Mini+Me.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
After seeing this, I am so tempted to spend a day in the World Financial Center building, taking pictures of whoever sits down with this huge photograph on the background. The results that I have seen were quite comical!Manhattan Daily Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07441009178236594834noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4021128183732595143.post-77039529132761071922010-09-14T12:13:00.001-04:002010-09-14T12:13:00.865-04:00WHITE GHOST<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2pTGUsDbwgE/TI-a-CnMq-I/AAAAAAAAAPI/S6r1Gkfl6Bc/s1600/Yoshitomo+Nara+White+Ghost.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" qx="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2pTGUsDbwgE/TI-a-CnMq-I/AAAAAAAAAPI/S6r1Gkfl6Bc/s400/Yoshitomo+Nara+White+Ghost.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The gloomy colors of rainy weather made this sculpture to stand out even more. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is White Ghost by Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara. The Ghost has found </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">its temporarily home on Park Avenue and 67<sup>th</sup> street. There is another one on Park and 70<sup>th</sup>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The locations are not accidental – there is Yoshitomo Nara’s retrospective at the Asia Society <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Park and 70<sup>th</sup>) and the open studio residency of the artist at the Park Avenue Armory at the 67<sup>th</sup> street. While in New York, you can also see his work in the MOMA museum.</span></div>Manhattan Daily Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07441009178236594834noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4021128183732595143.post-41621042995634935662010-09-13T14:18:00.000-04:002010-09-13T14:18:36.630-04:00END OF RUNWAY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2pTGUsDbwgE/TI5o_03UwbI/AAAAAAAAAOo/FQeM0wklgy4/s1600/Other+side+of+Runway..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ox="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2pTGUsDbwgE/TI5o_03UwbI/AAAAAAAAAOo/FQeM0wklgy4/s400/Other+side+of+Runway..jpg" width="286" /></a></div><br />
The New York Fashion Week continues. And I have decided to give it another post. <br />
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We are so used to seeing pictures of models walking the runway at the fashion shows. But here is the look at how those pictures are taken. <br />
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It’s been nine years. It is so incredibly sad and it still hurts. What do I even write today? I feel like I should say all or nothing. So I leave you with a vision that tells more than any words would. <br />
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Every district in Manhattan has its own fire department. The closest to where I live is 10th Battalion (Engine 22. Ladder13). I have a special place in my heart for the brave people who work there. <br />
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On September 11th of 2001 they lost 9 firemen. They, and those who lost their lives to save others, deserve to be known, appreciated and never forgotten. <br />
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</div>According to Mayor Bloomberg, fashion industry is the second-largest in New York. It supports 175,000 jobs and $10 billion in wages. Apparently, New York has twice as many companies related to fashion than any other city in the world. <br />
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September 9th is the first official day of fashion week in New York. This is when we find out what the world will be trying to wear in the spring. It is THE craziest time for thousands of people involved – from designers, to production, to media people, to retailers, to models – and of course, for those aspiring to be any of the above. I saw so many model-looking girls on the streets this afternoon that finally I gave up and got out my camera. <br />
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Whether these two girls are walking runway this week or just playing wishful thinking, doesn’t really matter. They contribute to a special mood in Manhattan, a very particular to the Fashion Week. It is the mood of celebration, of anticipation, of looking into the future and of appreciation for all the hard work that goes into every little detail of this frivolous on the outside business.Manhattan Daily Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07441009178236594834noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4021128183732595143.post-65076474412663834232010-09-09T00:13:00.006-04:002010-09-09T09:04:17.884-04:00THIS WEEK<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This is a loaded week when it comes to important dates and events. Manhattan is busy acknowledging them. <br />
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It is a week of the Rosh Hashanah and of the ending of Ramadan. It is the 9th anniversary of the September 11th . And it is the beginning of New York Fashion Week – which to some might seem to be a frivolous thing, but if you consider its role in the economy and the boost it gives to the fashion industry, this is something that deserves a great respect and support. Whatever can give people work, income, and zest for life – yes, please!<br />
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So in order to honor the joyful side of this week, today’s picture is of a festive side of Manhattan. It is what you want to see when you come for your first visit – Time Square!!! <br />
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Yes, it is just like you imagine it to be – lights, people, action, sounds, pictures, colors, police … and did I mention LIGHTS?!?!?<br />
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It is a small place, New York. <br />
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So often, while trying to organize some time together and fit into each other’s schedule with close friends, we are bumping into each other randomly on the street. <br />
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The same is with this old-fashioned yellow taxi-cab – I <a href="http://manhattandailyphoto.blogspot.com/2010/06/and-they-lived-happily-ever-after.html">saw it for the first time on Mott Street</a> in Nolita a while ago. After that I always look for it! And today I came face to face with this cab again – on the Upper East Side this time! I was planning to post on my blog something about upcoming fashion week here in New York, but the cab won. As you can see from the pictures, I am not the only one taking out my camera for a close up. I think next time I see this old cab, I will interview the driver. He should be a character. It must be fun to be a part of the glimpse into the past! <br />
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It has been a hot day in New York, but the evening is breezy. You should plan a visit! It is really the most beautiful time of the year to be in Manhattan! <br />
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</div>Manhattan Daily Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07441009178236594834noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4021128183732595143.post-57828797365539723072010-06-25T23:16:00.002-04:002010-06-26T11:45:43.742-04:00WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE NY MEMORY?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2pTGUsDbwgE/TCVu0XND5HI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/GqXoctf1RLY/s1600/Soheil+Tavakoli+drawing..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" ru="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2pTGUsDbwgE/TCVu0XND5HI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/GqXoctf1RLY/s400/Soheil+Tavakoli+drawing..jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2pTGUsDbwgE/TCVunEzdenI/AAAAAAAAAMA/szx6BRNGFoI/s1600/Signature..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2pTGUsDbwgE/TCVunEzdenI/AAAAAAAAAMA/szx6BRNGFoI/s320/Signature..jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Most of the street vendors sell the same pictures, same paintings, same fun and funny mementos of the city they represent. Once in a while you would stumble across something unique. SoHo in my opinion has the most diversity in the choice of the artistic expressions. However, just because I live nearby, this is the vendors outside of the Metropolitan Museum of Art that I am the most familiar with. Today, passing by the familiar row of vendors, I saw somebody new. The thing is it was impossible to pass him without stopping. His choice of art that is meant to keep your memories alive about New York, is to paint it on a t-shirt. On the spot he creates what is the most dear to you. You got smitten by the Brooklyn Bridge, fell under the spell of Central Park, got mesmerized by the Guggenheim, or just had a stroll with your love in the Village? You have a chance to take it with you – on your t-shirt. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">His name is <a href="http://www.soheiltavakoli.com/stf/">Soheil Tavakoli</a>. And please do follow the link – you will be amazed by his story. He is an architect and an artist-painter from Tehran, Iran. He’s been living in US for the past several years, not too long in New York. Whenever he has time for this, he enjoys making his drawings on T-shirts on the spot. It is an artistic expression, and an immediate appreciation. And he is really good! The drawings he makes for the t-shirts capture the mood and the pace of the city, giving a snapshot of little details so particular to New York. The one that you see on the picture is made for a lovely young woman from Canada. She was patiently waiting for it to be done – it takes Soheil about 40 minutes to finish one t-shirt. And I have to say – this is very much the Guggenheim I know! And I see it all the time. There were other drawings – including of women with dogs on a NY street (I know, very close to my heart subject; only the dogs were really little, and mine of course is huge). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, I am always curious about the art of the street vendors, but this is the first time I am tempted. I know a number of people who would be happy to get a small present – a t-shirt with their favorite part of our beloved city;). Hm… The possibilities are endless! </span><br />
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