Christmas Past

Still without a camera I'm looking to invest in a SLR, ooooh fancy.

Until then here's last years yule time fun.

Macy's lights, I had to tippy toe to get above the crowds.

A tiny Charlie Brown tree.

Now with lights.

Faux chimney, let's see Santa get in this one.

Faux wreath to go with entire minimalist theme.

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At the Museum

Yes, yes it's been a while. My camera broke so until I get a new one let's enjoy some not yet published pictures I took from the American Museum of Natural History. To celebrate Thanksgiving let show the dioramas of hunter and their meals. Also ever creature here is full of stuffing.

You smell that our meal has arrived.

I think we're being watched.

In a pinch a peacock is a good turkey substitute.

Finally a time of year these deer are safe...if the were still alive.

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Random shots

These photos just prove there is always another side.

Statues have backsides that must be photoed.

The moon is out as often during the day as at night.

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Darwins Friends

Last year about this time the American Museum of Natural History had the Darwin exhibit. It featured a replica of Darwin's studies and some animals from the Galapagos. It was nice and unlike the Creationism Museum everything here was real and not political.

Green iguana posing for the camera.

Darker iguanas lounging.

Before...

and after.

Darwin's room, shame he couldn't afford a ceiling.

Horses, I think without the meat it's hard to tell.

Alternative theory, the magic-man who creates. Yes this was at the museum for the Mythic Creatures exhibit not the Darwin exhibit.

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Closed for the Season

That's right Governors Island is closed for the season. They will have an event on October 6-7 called openhousenewyork which is part of the OHNY.org larger architectural event. Well here are some parting shots. I never got to see the bowling alley or the Burger King that use to serve beer. Most of these pictures are from the isolated southern end of the island.

A parting shot across the field.

The Gazebo.

The fireman's house/barracks...place.

Down the road.

The flag was at half staff.

The projects.

A finally meal together. Here are the people.

There is the steeple.

Back on the ferry.

One last glorious sun about to set for the season.

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Museum Bookstore

I haven't posted in a while but I'm back. Also my camera broke so while I shop for a new one I will post as many older pictures as I can. Goodbye Canon Powershot A70.

This is from the bookstore at American Museum of Natural History. It is a nice little shop especially if your into science. They have books on the most obscure topics.

A long shot right next to their register.

Stroll down the aisle.

I need these bookcases for home.

They have the appropriate decor.

Hey did it just move? No, not again!

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Off to the Mall: Trip 2

I wrote here about my first trip to The Shops at Atlas Park and the trip was almost a year ago. Well I went back and it is fully open and beautiful although it is not as packed as you would expect.

As usually we start with pretty flowers.

Oh they have an Amish Market.

Here it goes and they give free samples.

Mini-golf, looks like a tough course.

They have a Johnny Rockets and yes they will dance for you.

They had a World's Fair in front, not many countries showed.

The mall itself.

The Shops at Atlas Park
8000 Cooper Avenue at 80th Street
Glendale, New York 11385
Admissions: Still free unless shopping then it all you can afford .

Tranist Museum: Part 2

Well this week has been extra special for the NYC subway system. One hour of rain and nothing works. Here are trains that stayed dry over at the transit museum.

Older train car.

The details of that car.

The S to Chamber no longer exists.

Carpeted, fabric seating, and ceiling fans...nicer than my living room.

Ads are a constant.

These were made to last.

Then add color.

Changed the seats.

Notice the straps. Straphangers, get it.

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Off to the Mall

These pictures were taken last year when the Atlas Mall in Glendale, Queens was just opening. Few stores were open and construction was still going on but it was open to visitors shoppers. The style is very Californian and they are trying to be more upscale, let's see how long that last.

Off the Q54 you are greeted with the cemetery of bad shoppers.

Turn around and flowers lead a path to the Mall.

Here it is the mall.

The Shops at Atlas Park
8000 Cooper Avenueat 80th Street
Glendale, New York 11385
Admissions: Free unless shopping then it all you can afford

A few of the open shops.

They have a fountain to play in.

At this time the paint was still wet.

Don't worry now it is fully open and they have events every weekend. .