Beach Reeds

I always think of the beach when I see these 9 foot tall plants. Bethany, Delaware 9/1/07

Birds in Flight

The surf was pretty heavy this past weekend. Bethany Beach, Delaware 8/31/07

Hay there

I caught this from my car driving along the back roads of Maryland on Thursday. How did they make these haystacks? 8/30/07

Keep the Shiny Side Up

A toast to the new HD Road King that's made it's way back to NYC! Safe riding, hubby! Somewhere in Maryland, 8/30/07

Which was the first sticker on this door?

Growing up, many of my friends signed the inside of my closet door, which was close to looking like this door. Wonder what started this trend. There are some fun stickers on this door. Which is your favorite? Drop a note in the comments section. MeatPacking District, NYC 8/24/07

Who is she?

I came upon this intriquite grafitti in the MeatPacking District. I wonder what the story is behind this. MeatPacking District, NYC 8/24/07

Kick ass graffiti

I found this interesting graffiti in the MeatPacking District wandering the cobblestone streets this past Friday. MeatPacking district, NYC 8/24/07

Demolition in Action

A kind contractor let me enter a hardhat only zone down on Washington and Greenwich Street to capture demolition in progress. Meatpacking District, NYC 8/24/07

Bloomberg supports the Highline

Mayor Bloomberg posed for a portrait project supporting the Highline project, along with 800 others (including myself). The portraits are posted all along the project at the ground level from West 12th Street up the West side. NYC is looking forward to the first section being opened to the public in 2008. Click here to see more portraits. The end of the Highline, NYC 8/24/07

The Standard is rising

A unique view of the construction of the Standard Hotel that is rising above the Highline on the West Side of NYC. Meatpacking District, NYC 8/24/07

Hogs & Heifers Saloon

A New York City "must do" when you come to town. Nothing like popping into the saloon and taking in the local atmosphere! MeatPacking District, NYC 8/24/07

Balducci's dome

If you don't look up when you are on the corner of 8th Avenue and 14th Street you will miss this amazing dome. Balducci's renovated this building and restored it back to it's natural beauty. Chelsea, NYC 8/24/07

Pop anyone?

Who doesn't love the historic Pesi Cola sign on the East River? East Side, NYC 1/6/07

Subway Mosaic

This musical mosaic is at the East 86th Street Station. If you get the opportunity to ride the NYC Subway and take a look around, you will see some amazing art. UES, NYC 7/28/07

A bridge grows in NYC

Doesn't the Brooklyn Bridge look like it's growing out of these historic buildings (notice the painted facades) in South Street Seaport? South Street Seaport, NYC 7/8/07

Historic South Street Seaport

If there is one thing you have to do when you come to NYC, you must walk South Street Seaport early in the morning (before the hordes of tourists appear) The buildings are absolutely timeless. South Street Seaport, NYC 7/8/07

Eww bugs!

OK, this big green bug came to visit our apartment window on Sunday. I'm not sure what kind of bug it is, but it sure is primitive looking. If you know what it is, (it's not a praying mantis) drop a note in the comments section. UES, NYC 8/19/07

Bend it Like Beckham!

A special thanks to the Wellings who supplied us with fantastic seats to Saturday night's game at Giants Stadium. David Beckham put on a fantastic show, but in the end, the Red bulls pulled out the win. Giants Stadium, NJ 8/18/07

Brooklyn Bridge (2007)

The Brooklyn Bridge is a fantastic landmark that represents NYC. Recently, we spent a Sunday in the South Street Seaport area and ventured up on to the bridge. This shot was captured along the Manhattan coastline. Downtown, NYC 7/8/07

Do you know what or where this is?

Take a guess and post it in comments section. Answer, tomorrow... ???, ??? ?/?/????

Knicks or Mets Fan?

I saw this truck (yes it's a truck) parked on a side street in the West Village. Look closely, can you find the face in the graffiti? West Village, NYC 8/12/07

Flatiron building at sunset

This famous architectual gem stands at the cross section of Broadway, Fifth Avenue and 23rd Street. It's one of my favorites in NYC. Manhattan, NYC 8/11/07

Just call me brick red

This gem holds up the NYC skyline right off the West Side highway. NYC 8/11/07

Hi! I'm Flora

This 4 month old cutie was exploring NYC for the first time after she got her shots. Flora just looks like she's got a wonderful soul. West Side, NYC 8/11/07

Do you think they are twins?

This was shot at the Willet's Point Shea Stadium subway stop. Queens, NYC 7/28/07

Grafitti in Queens

I wonder what their names are. In Queens, when you take the 7 train out of NYC, there is a designated area where it's "legal" to create graffiti art. This was shot from the 7 train coming around the bend. Queens, NYC 7/28/07

Doggie Pool?

We met this friend at the dog run on the West side today. He was chilling in the kiddie pool, taking in the dog days of summer. West Side, NYC 8/11/07

No, it's not a rollercoaster

I love riding on the front car of the 7 train. we were on our way to the Mets game. Queens, NYC 7/28/07

Red frame in use

This is a quick test with the red frame we found on the ground. We were walking up a hill and grabbed this shot. There weren't any edits done to this picture! Montauk, NY 7/14/07

Red Frame

We found this frame walking up the hill at Teddy Roosevelt's 3rd house on our way to the point. Montauk, NY 7/14/07

Thank You!... for spider webs?

Montauk Yacht Club soda machine "web" based thank you. Montauk, NY 7/13/07

Field of dreams

I caught this shot laying in the soft grass of Shea's outfield. Shea Stadium, NYC 8/2/07

Reflections of a great day

This was shot in the outfield of Shea Stadium at the MLB company outing. Thanks to Steve for wearing such cool shades. Shea Stadium, NYC 8/2/07

Fishing

What a fun time in Montauk! Here's one of the fish wranglers that we used. Montauk, NY 7/13/07

Cloud show - cont'd

A completely different cloud show on the same crisp clear afternoon in NYC 7/22/07

Crazy sky-line

Walking along in NYC, the clouds were putting on a show. 6th Avenue, NYC 7/22/07

Windows

Walking along in NYC on Sunday, the light was perfect for this shot. 16th Street, NYC 7/22/07

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Today is the last day of the Floral Series from the NY Conservatory. I hope that you have enjoyed the shots. Coming in August, architecture shots gathered over the past month along with other fun shots from being out and about... Please pass the word along about the blog. Check back daily for new postings! Comments can be sent to honeyflora@gmail.com.

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Doesn't this look like a star fruit?

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