In a New York Minute: Scenes from the Concrete Jungle

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Vibrant, hot pink dragon fruits being sold on the streets of NYC’s Chinatown.

A pop of festive color on the streets of Chinatown in New York City.

The Empire State Building stands tall at the end of Mulberry Street in Little Italy.

Magnolias blossom over Central Park.

Children play with Alice and the Mad Hatter in Wonderland in NYC’s Central Park.

A lone saxophone player serenades the city by Lincoln Square.

A cotton candy streaked sunset settles over New York City.

A woman sketches in her notepad while hanging out on the steps of Julliard.

Antique roller coasters catch the light at Coney Island’s Luna Amusement Park.

The iconic Wonder Wheel at Coney Island’s Luna Park.

Sunset over 5th Avenue on the Upper East Side of Central Park, near The Met.

A Statue of Romeo and Juliet embracing in Central Park.

April showers bring May flowers in New York City.

Belvedere Castle peaks out from above the tree tops in Central Park.

Toy sailboats cut across the pond in Central Park.

An archway to the Ramble in Central Park.

Tourists look into the water from the Oak Bridge in Central Park.

A little girl picks magnolias on a sunny, Spring day near Union Square.

Colorful street art decorates the side of a red brick building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Pretty little things spotted in New York’s SoHo.

 

Colorful buildings on the upper east side against a blue sky.

The bridge leading to the Kennedy Oasis in Central Park.

Busy, bright and fast-paced Times Square.

The converted railway tracks that now make up the Highline Park on Manhattan’s west side.

A view of the Meatpacking District from The Highline.

Sprawling Manhattan.

 

The buildings show their reflections in the waters of the Kennedy Oasis Reservoir in Central Park.

Sailing down the Hudson.

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  1. says

    Gah!! Wonderful photos. I’m heading to NYC next week to visit my brother and I can’t wait. These photos have literally pushed my excitement over the edge! :)

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    • says

      So glad you like the photos! I have to remind myself what a beautiful city this is since all too often I’m looking towards my next trip. Enjoy your visit to NYC :) Make sure to check out my article on Essential New York Eats

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  2. says

    Absolutely love these photos, they’re so beautiful because they’re not the standard Statue of Liberty/Chrystler Building/touristy scenes that most people would associate with NYC! Gosh I’m excited to FINALLY visit in January, freezing cold and all, thank you!!

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