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...
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Walking Around The Financial District: The Oculus, The 9/11 Survivor Tree, And Getting A Specific Photograph Of One World Trade Center
After I left Union Square Park, I walked down to SoHo and met my friend Ellie. As I mentioned in my previous post, she and I share the same passion for New York, so we acted like two silly kids in a massive playground all day. In fact, when we met up on a designated street corner that morning we starting screaming; jumping up and down; and hugging, because not only were we that happy to see one another, but also that happy to be in New York City. Together.
Ellie had never been to the Financial District in Lower Manhattan, so that's where we decided to spend the first part of our day. I've been there several times over the years. In fact, when I first moved to New York I lived in the dormitories at Pace University, but was anxious to visit again because that area of Manhattan is constantly changing. Back when I lived in New York, the Financial District was a busy 9 to 5 - Monday thru Friday area. Yet on the weekends, it resembled a ghost town. Now however, it has morphed into a combination of business and residential living. It is an area that is booming. Personally, I love that part of the city because of its eclectic architecture and vibe. I know this sounds strange, but I actually find the Financial District, very sexy!
Ellie had never been to the Financial District in Lower Manhattan, so that's where we decided to spend the first part of our day. I've been there several times over the years. In fact, when I first moved to New York I lived in the dormitories at Pace University, but was anxious to visit again because that area of Manhattan is constantly changing. Back when I lived in New York, the Financial District was a busy 9 to 5 - Monday thru Friday area. Yet on the weekends, it resembled a ghost town. Now however, it has morphed into a combination of business and residential living. It is an area that is booming. Personally, I love that part of the city because of its eclectic architecture and vibe. I know this sounds strange, but I actually find the Financial District, very sexy!
Inside the Oculus...
Ellie has a tattoo of a space ship on her left arm. At one point, she noticed a mural on a wall with a space ship. So, I snapped a picture of her standing underneath because I thought it was hysterical how the two space ships looked almost identical...
This final photograph is of a location that I desperately wanted to find for the longest time. I had seen this view of One World Trade Center posted on many photography Instagram feeds and thought it was exquisite. Ellie and I walked through the many streets surrounding this landmark in the hopes of discovering that specific viewpoint. After some time of searching, I told Ellie that if I couldn't find it, I'd come back another time. And no sooner did I say that did we turn down a street and the two of us exclaimed (in complete unison) WOW! And I yelled, "THAT'S IT...THAT'S IT!!!!"
So I ran into the street and quickly snapped my camera five times.
Yup, I got it!
In the middle of these two gorgeous vintage buildings, you can see the tower in all it's modern and magnificent glory. Looking surreal.
One World Trade Center...
Here is a picture of Ellie and I.
Don't you LOVE her sunglasses? It was Valentine's Day so she cleverly wore frames that were heart-shaped...
Ellie has a tattoo of a space ship on her left arm. At one point, she noticed a mural on a wall with a space ship. So, I snapped a picture of her standing underneath because I thought it was hysterical how the two space ships looked almost identical...
Here she is standing in front of a wall consisting of small glass prisms that reflected the sunlight from behind. I did not edit this picture other than cropping it. The colorful effects you see were caused by the sunlight and various angles I moved the camera. Isn't it so cool?
Two crazy Libras...
Me, standing in front of Pace University...
The remarkable Survivor Tree at the 9/11 Memorial...
It's a miracle that this precious pear tree survived 9/11, yet it did...
If you look real close, you can see tiny pre-Spring buds on its branches.
That's One World Trade Center behind it...
This final photograph is of a location that I desperately wanted to find for the longest time. I had seen this view of One World Trade Center posted on many photography Instagram feeds and thought it was exquisite. Ellie and I walked through the many streets surrounding this landmark in the hopes of discovering that specific viewpoint. After some time of searching, I told Ellie that if I couldn't find it, I'd come back another time. And no sooner did I say that did we turn down a street and the two of us exclaimed (in complete unison) WOW! And I yelled, "THAT'S IT...THAT'S IT!!!!"
So I ran into the street and quickly snapped my camera five times.
Yup, I got it!
In the middle of these two gorgeous vintage buildings, you can see the tower in all it's modern and magnificent glory. Looking surreal.
One World Trade Center...
Have a grrrreat rest of your week, y'all!
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