My inspiration for this post came from my dear, longtime blogging friend, Debbie @ Musings by an ND Domer's Mom, who is not only a gifted...
Well, I did it. Last Wednesday I went to TOP OF THE ROCK!!!!
I've been wanting to do this forever, so you can imagine how excited I was to get there; finally go to the top; and then look out over my favorite city while clicking my Canon. Which by the way, I took well over a hundred clicks.
Let me just say that the day was gorgeous. Well...gorgeous to me, anyway. It was sunny and briskly cold (37 degrees). A perfect day for not only taking pictures 872 feet above the ground, but also for walking around the city for eight hours.
I've been wanting to do this forever, so you can imagine how excited I was to get there; finally go to the top; and then look out over my favorite city while clicking my Canon. Which by the way, I took well over a hundred clicks.
Let me just say that the day was gorgeous. Well...gorgeous to me, anyway. It was sunny and briskly cold (37 degrees). A perfect day for not only taking pictures 872 feet above the ground, but also for walking around the city for eight hours.
I arrived in New York at about 11 AM. And after having a yummy and satisfying lunch, I walked from the West Side to the East Side of the city, and then directly over and up to Rockefeller Center...
After purchasing my ticket and going through security, I was ushered into a huge elevator with about 12 other people; whereupon the elevator doors slowly closed. Suddenly, the elevator started to rapidly ascend, carrying us to the tippy top -- the 70th floor...
432 Park Avenue Condominiums (1,396 ft.).
Before the Freedom Tower was built, this was actually the tallest building in New York.
"One belongs to New York instantly, one belongs to it as much in five minutes as in five years."
After purchasing my ticket and going through security, I was ushered into a huge elevator with about 12 other people; whereupon the elevator doors slowly closed. Suddenly, the elevator started to rapidly ascend, carrying us to the tippy top -- the 70th floor...
When the elevator doors opened, I walked out onto the terrace.
And this is what I saw...
I audibly gasped from the magnificent view...
Manhattan, looking South
Looking East (East River)
Looking North (Central Park)
Looking West (Hudson River)
These next shots are various views and angles of the city...
These next shots are various views and angles of the city...
These two photographs gave me a bit of a scare because I had to look directly down and manually zoom and focus my camera to get these shots.
432 Park Avenue Condominiums (1,396 ft.).
Before the Freedom Tower was built, this was actually the tallest building in New York.
Glass and steel
The top of the Chrysler Building
I have to share that at one point while looking out over this magnificent metropolis, I got emotional because I felt very moved. Seeing it from high above, I realized why I love New York so much. This city is my muse, a life force that sparks creativity and uplifts my soul. It is a constant reminder to always stay involved and curious about life - learning and growing. New York City is an outstanding teacher in how to adapt to the ever-changing rhythms of life; remaining resilient and strong. To live in the moment yet, always moving forward.
Before I left that day, I took one last look...
"One belongs to New York instantly, one belongs to it as much in five minutes as in five years."
-Thomas Wolfe
Have a faaaantastic week, everyone!
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