I finally got to New York City at age 46. Getting to the New York Public Library was at the top of my list of things to do. Before I could get there my traveling buddy Wendy & I stumbled onto it while walking to the Empire State Building for a nighttime view of Manhattan. The daylight was fading and neither one of us had brought our cameras that evening. Wendy knew I really wanted some pictures of the place so a search for a disposable camera ensued. In the city where you can get anything at any time finding a disposable camera on 5th Ave proved to be a challenge, but we prevailed, settling for one that had no flash. By this time we were running down 5th Ave to take advantage of the little light we had left. After taking the outside shots we attempted to go inside but we were turned away because the library was closed for a private party. (Talk about an event space) I was thankful for Wendy's persistence in finding a camera as we never did make it back to the library. Obviously another trip to New York is in my future.
Friday, September 28, 2007
The Big Apple
I finally got to New York City at age 46. Getting to the New York Public Library was at the top of my list of things to do. Before I could get there my traveling buddy Wendy & I stumbled onto it while walking to the Empire State Building for a nighttime view of Manhattan. The daylight was fading and neither one of us had brought our cameras that evening. Wendy knew I really wanted some pictures of the place so a search for a disposable camera ensued. In the city where you can get anything at any time finding a disposable camera on 5th Ave proved to be a challenge, but we prevailed, settling for one that had no flash. By this time we were running down 5th Ave to take advantage of the little light we had left. After taking the outside shots we attempted to go inside but we were turned away because the library was closed for a private party. (Talk about an event space) I was thankful for Wendy's persistence in finding a camera as we never did make it back to the library. Obviously another trip to New York is in my future.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
In My Own Backyard
I can't go through a town without trying to find the local public library. This obsession of sorts has resulted in a number of photographs of yours truly in front of libraries in many different locales. It's been a fun hobby made possible by a willing husband and good friends who enthusiastically take all the shots. Today I realized I don't have a picture of myself in front of the most important library in my life - the one I work at. This place has given me sustenance for 18 years and for that I'm truly grateful.
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