NY, just like I pictured it

[jszokoli]

some might not want you getting too close


World Summit ...NYC by Helen Hill, on Flickr

Helen,

Those are NOT police. Maybe private security, or some federal agency pretending to be police. Look at his eyes - you are the enemy.

Joe

 

[helen.HH]

as for Entertainment, there is always Time Square
You don't even need to buy a ticket for a Broadway Play to be amused...




Big Chief, No Pants by Helen Hill, on Flickr

 

[helen.HH]

Some think New Yorkers are Crazy... wearing just your delicates in the dead of winter on Xmas Eve



Xmas eve street Performance Art... Merry Xmas Cheer TO ALL MY FLICKR FRIENDS by Helen Hill, on Flickr

 

[Sal Santamaura]

You could probably do another series called ‘NY Not How I Pictured It At All’, based upon the current situation.

Peter's already effectively doing that:

https://www.peterturnley.com/a-new-york-lockdown-visual-diary

​

 

[james.liam]

Helen,

Those are NOT police. Maybe private security, or some federal agency pretending to be police. Look at his eyes - you are the enemy.

Joe

Those ARE NYPD; special tactical units, not private security. AR15's are only seen in the hands of these units and reserve military patrols seen at the airports and the two main train terminals in Manhattan.

 

[helen.HH]

Helen,

Those are NOT police. Maybe private security, or some federal agency pretending to be police. Look at his eyes - you are the enemy.

Joe

Those ARE NYPD; special tactical units, not private security. AR15's are only seen in the hands of these units and reserve military patrols seen at the airports and the two main train terminals in Manhattan.

That shot was taken outside
The Waldorf Towers where President Bush(Jr) was getting ready to leave for The World Summit at The UN

 

[jszokoli]

Those ARE NYPD; special tactical units, not private security. AR15's are only seen in the hands of these units and reserve military patrols seen at the airports and the two main train terminals in Manhattan.

While one would hope that only NYPD or NYS national guard units would be armed with automatic weapons, that was not true after 9-11. There were many non police driving around with automatic weapons. If you were in the city you saw them...


Joe

 

[helen.HH]

A City where most depend on Public transport...



a Subway ride with a Distant View... by Helen Hill, on Flickr

 

[helen.HH]

and while You wait You can always Groove to a beat..




Subway Groove by Helen Hill, on Flickr

 

[helen.HH]

Be it bus or train, you will always catch a Glimpse of an exhausted New Yawker heading home




Working Man Blues by Helen Hill, on Flickr

 

[helen.HH]

feel work,finished...



feel work... finished by Helen Hill, on Flickr

 

[helen.HH]

or come across some rushing Mermaids



rushing Mermaids heading to Coney Island Mermaid parade by Helen Hill, on Flickr

 

[helen.HH]

or a father and son, Tender is Asleep



Tender is Asleep by Helen Hill, on Flickr

 

[helen.HH]

or some Parisian Tourists ... United in footsies




United ... by Helen Hill, on Flickr

 

[Emile de Leon]

Leica M6 Summicron ver 4 35mm..

 

[Ricoh]

Love these shots, Helen. More please!

 

[helen.HH]

One never thinks much of Nature when NYC comes to mind...
There are little pockets, little shrines devoted to it



Urban Dwelling Garden of Eden
by Helen Hill, on Flickr

 

[helen.HH]

Between You and I... by Helen Hill, on Flickr

 

[helen.HH]

but most People head to Central Park




enchanting.... by Helen Hill, on Flickr

 

[helen.HH]

or if you want to knock a few balls around head to Bryant park




knocking balls ... by Helen Hill, on Flickr