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2009-01-17T02:23:56Z

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2009-01-17T02:23:56Z

Streets are hilly and colorful in Old Quebec, since almost all the window frames and doors are brightly and lovingly painted, whether in red...

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Streets are hilly and colorful in Old Quebec, since almost all the window frames and doors are brightly and lovingly painted, whether in red...

One thing I could not really capture here is how steep a climb the streets in Quebec City often are. Walking from the bottom of Ville-Basse to the Chateau Frontenac at the top of Ville-Haut ...

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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One thing I could not really capture here is how steep a climb the streets in Quebec City often are. Walking from the bottom of Ville-Basse to the Chateau Frontenac at the top of Ville-Haut ...

Close-up of yet another pretty set of windows in the upper part of town.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Close-up of yet another pretty set of windows in the upper part of town.

Colors can be found everywhere, which makes Quebec a photographer's treasure chest.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Colors can be found everywhere, which makes Quebec a photographer's treasure chest.

Another view from the top of the wall surrounding the city, towards the more modern part of town below.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Another view from the top of the wall surrounding the city, towards the more modern part of town below.

Quebec is the only walled city in North America. You can walk all along and sometimes on top of the wall either with a guided tour or just by yourself.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Quebec is the only walled city in North America. You can walk all along and sometimes on top of the wall either with a guided tour or just by yourself.

View across the St. Lawrence River from the wall surrounding the citadel.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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View across the St. Lawrence River from the wall surrounding the citadel.

Not only store fronts, even public restrooms radiate an "artsy touch".

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Not only store fronts, even public restrooms radiate an "artsy touch".

There's no lack of cozy restaurants, although some of them aren't exactly cheap.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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There's no lack of cozy restaurants, although some of them aren't exactly cheap.

Somewhat sparse fall decoration outside an old restaurant.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Somewhat sparse fall decoration outside an old restaurant.

Promenade below the castle along the river

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Promenade below the castle along the river

Another look at the promenade and Hotel Chateau Frontenac from the walls surrounding the city.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Another look at the promenade and Hotel Chateau Frontenac from the walls surrounding the city.

Old and new architecture collide at the edge of Vieux Quebec.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Old and new architecture collide at the edge of Vieux Quebec.

Store fronts are often decorated very creatively.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Store fronts are often decorated very creatively.

Je Me Souviens is the state motto of the Province of Quebec and roughly translated means, "I will remember". Yes, we definitely will!

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Je Me Souviens is the state motto of the Province of Quebec and roughly translated means, "I will remember". Yes, we definitely will!

Overlooking the newer parts of Quebec from within the walled city, with St. Lawrence River in the background

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Overlooking the newer parts of Quebec from within the walled city, with St. Lawrence River in the background

Another street artist doing his thing. I became worried that his paint might dissolve in the rain, but when I tossed some coins in his box, he started to move in Robot fashion an pulled an ...

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Another street artist doing his thing. I became worried that his paint might dissolve in the rain, but when I tossed some coins in his box, he started to move in Robot fashion an pulled an ...

Even at nightfall and in the rain it is hard to put the camera away.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Even at nightfall and in the rain it is hard to put the camera away.

Another unique building facade, this one in the lower town ("Basse-Ville"), where colorful watering cans strung between the buildings serve as street lights at night.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Another unique building facade, this one in the lower town ("Basse-Ville"), where colorful watering cans strung between the buildings serve as street lights at night.

This is the heart of the Upper Town in Old Quebec. Two more people in the crosswalk and I could have called this "Abbey Lane Revisited"...

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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This is the heart of the Upper Town in Old Quebec. Two more people in the crosswalk and I could have called this "Abbey Lane Revisited"...

Of course we had to go for crepes in Quebec City as well, although a little more upscale than in Montreal. In all honesty, this ham, cheese, asparagus & bechamel crepe was probably the best ...

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Of course we had to go for crepes in Quebec City as well, although a little more upscale than in Montreal. In all honesty, this ham, cheese, asparagus & bechamel crepe was probably the best ...

View of the Castle Frontenac, which nowadays is a very exclusive hotel.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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View of the Castle Frontenac, which nowadays is a very exclusive hotel.

Close-up of the chapel at Quebec's citadel

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Close-up of the chapel at Quebec's citadel

Many beautiful craft stores can be found in the "lower city".

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Many beautiful craft stores can be found in the "lower city".

One of many old canons exhibited at the citadel.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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One of many old canons exhibited at the citadel.

Not only the streets, even the people in it carry a certain stamp of individuality.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Not only the streets, even the people in it carry a certain stamp of individuality.

... or yellow ...

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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... or yellow ...

This one's for my dog! Go Boris,go!

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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This one's for my dog! Go Boris,go!

... or blue.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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... or blue.

Unlike Montreal, people in Quebec weren't intimidated by the cold and many customers enjoyed the street views under heat lamps in the countless outdoor cafes and bistros.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Unlike Montreal, people in Quebec weren't intimidated by the cold and many customers enjoyed the street views under heat lamps in the countless outdoor cafes and bistros.

Colorful old world flair is easily encountered everywhere.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Colorful old world flair is easily encountered everywhere.

Even this somewhat dilapidated backyard building exudes a certain charm.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Even this somewhat dilapidated backyard building exudes a certain charm.

Art is big in Quebec City and even on a chilly rainy afternoon the local arts and crafts market enjoyed many visitors.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Art is big in Quebec City and even on a chilly rainy afternoon the local arts and crafts market enjoyed many visitors.

The streets are picturesque in Quebec, even away from the mainstream tourist areas.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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The streets are picturesque in Quebec, even away from the mainstream tourist areas.

Old Quebec streets are charming everywhere, even the back alleys not part of the main drag.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Old Quebec streets are charming everywhere, even the back alleys not part of the main drag.

Street life is vibrant in Quebec City, even during the brisk autumn months.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Street life is vibrant in Quebec City, even during the brisk autumn months.

Leaving Montreal for the 3 hour drive to Quebec City and gassing up outside of town. You don't have to drive too far to leave the city behind and find yourself in beautiful farmland and cou ...

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Leaving Montreal for the 3 hour drive to Quebec City and gassing up outside of town. You don't have to drive too far to leave the city behind and find yourself in beautiful farmland and cou ...

Another somewhat blurry interior shot of the Basilique Notre-Dame, this one's of the beautiful organ.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Another somewhat blurry interior shot of the Basilique Notre-Dame, this one's of the beautiful organ.

One of the most beautiful buildings in Montreal, inside and out, is certainly the Basilique Notre-Dame. Unfortunately it was pouring rain when we arrived and I had not brought my tripod eit ...

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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One of the most beautiful buildings in Montreal, inside and out, is certainly the Basilique Notre-Dame. Unfortunately it was pouring rain when we arrived and I had not brought my tripod eit ...

Overlooking Montreal from Parc Mont Royal viewing area

2009-01-15T03:17:43Z

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Overlooking Montreal from Parc Mont Royal viewing area

Another shot of one of the narrow streets in Vieux Montreal. Even the people here look french!

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Another shot of one of the narrow streets in Vieux Montreal. Even the people here look french!

While the weather didn't always want to play along, sometimes the ominous skies only contributed to the images. Plenty of interesting buildings can be found in "Vieux Montreal".

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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While the weather didn't always want to play along, sometimes the ominous skies only contributed to the images. Plenty of interesting buildings can be found in "Vieux Montreal".

Another street scene of Vieux Montreal, lying somewhat abandoned on an early weekday morning - and I like it like that!

2009-01-15T03:17:43Z

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Another street scene of Vieux Montreal, lying somewhat abandoned on an early weekday morning - and I like it like that!

As mentioned before, the weather did not always cooperate and sudden downpours along with the appearance of colorful umbrellas were a frequent daily occurrence. As captured here at the edge ...

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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As mentioned before, the weather did not always cooperate and sudden downpours along with the appearance of colorful umbrellas were a frequent daily occurrence. As captured here at the edge ...

Montreal's Olympic Stadium looks like a giant space ship has landed right in the middle of town.

2009-01-15T03:17:43Z

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Montreal's Olympic Stadium looks like a giant space ship has landed right in the middle of town.

The old part of town looks very charming at night as well.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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The old part of town looks very charming at night as well.

Montreal is very francophile to say the least. Besides the fact that French is the first language spoken here, references to France can be found everywhere from street names to window decor ...

2009-01-15T03:17:43Z

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Montreal is very francophile to say the least. Besides the fact that French is the first language spoken here, references to France can be found everywhere from street names to window decor ...

I loved these old lanterns all over the old part of town.

2009-01-15T03:17:43Z

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I loved these old lanterns all over the old part of town.

Place Jacques-Cartier in beautiful Vieux Montreal looks wordly, worn and warm. There are lots of bistros and restaurants lining this spot, and during the warmer months, many street artists ...

2009-01-15T03:17:43Z

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Place Jacques-Cartier in beautiful Vieux Montreal looks wordly, worn and warm. There are lots of bistros and restaurants lining this spot, and during the warmer months, many street artists ...

Hotel de Ville, which means town hall, in Old Montreal. Love those oxidized copper roofs everywhere.

2009-01-15T03:17:43Z

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Hotel de Ville, which means town hall, in Old Montreal. Love those oxidized copper roofs everywhere.

Other parts of town are cosmopolitan and vibrant as a big young city should be.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Other parts of town are cosmopolitan and vibrant as a big young city should be.

Beautiful fall foliage just north of Place Jacques-Cartier.

2009-01-15T03:17:43Z

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Beautiful fall foliage just north of Place Jacques-Cartier.

Indoor seating with fake "fan" in one of the many underground malls Montreal has to offer.

2009-01-15T03:17:43Z

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Indoor seating with fake "fan" in one of the many underground malls Montreal has to offer.

Not only mannequins know how to dress in Montreal.

2009-01-15T03:17:43Z

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Not only mannequins know how to dress in Montreal.

Our last morning in Montreal was spent at this Creperie, where we felt somewhat overwhelmed by the large selection of novelty crepes.

2009-01-15T03:17:44Z

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Our last morning in Montreal was spent at this Creperie, where we felt somewhat overwhelmed by the large selection of novelty crepes.

Hopeful cafe proprietors set their chairs and tables out on the sidewalk, but due to the rather frigid air there aren't many takers.

2009-01-15T03:17:43Z

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Hopeful cafe proprietors set their chairs and tables out on the sidewalk, but due to the rather frigid air there aren't many takers.

True to it's reputation of being very European in character, Montreal is dotted with little sidewalk bistros and cafes which are frequented by residents, students and tourists alike. Oh, and ...

2009-01-15T03:17:43Z

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True to it's reputation of being very European in character, Montreal is dotted with little sidewalk bistros and cafes which are frequented by residents, students and tourists alike. Oh, and ...

Good food is easy to find in Montreal, even if it's only wax & plaster samples at first.

2009-01-15T03:17:43Z

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Good food is easy to find in Montreal, even if it's only wax & plaster samples at first.

Trying to lure customers, many restaurants provide outdoor seating under plastic tents and heat lamps despite rather chilly fall temperatures. The street sign to "stop" here is a fitting con ...

2009-01-15T03:17:43Z

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Trying to lure customers, many restaurants provide outdoor seating under plastic tents and heat lamps despite rather chilly fall temperatures. The street sign to "stop" here is a fitting con ...

One of my favorite photographs. These brightly painted boats are "whitewater rafts" carrying tourists through the currents of the St. Lawrence River

2009-01-15T03:17:43Z

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One of my favorite photographs. These brightly painted boats are "whitewater rafts" carrying tourists through the currents of the St. Lawrence River

Vendor having fun shooting his bubble guns during a street fair on Broadway.

2009-03-17T08:18:13Z

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Vendor having fun shooting his bubble guns during a street fair on Broadway.

Another shot of Cristo's "Gates" in Central Park. Temperatures were certainly freezing.

2009-01-15T04:09:09Z

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Another shot of Cristo's "Gates" in Central Park. Temperatures were certainly freezing.

Another shot taken at the Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City. No, the house isn't photoshopped, it's one of the exhibits. The little girl running by in a lavender dress adds to the ...

2009-01-15T04:07:48Z

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Another shot taken at the Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City. No, the house isn't photoshopped, it's one of the exhibits. The little girl running by in a lavender dress adds to the ...

Meremaids have busy lives too, that's why they're carrying cell phones. I wish I had moved my camera bags out of the way here, but these two are friends of mine, so at least I knew they wou ...

2009-01-15T04:09:11Z

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Meremaids have busy lives too, that's why they're carrying cell phones. I wish I had moved my camera bags out of the way here, but these two are friends of mine, so at least I knew they wou ...

Two happy mermaids at the Mermaid Parade.

2009-01-15T04:07:59Z

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Two happy mermaids at the Mermaid Parade.

One of the best things about Chinatown is the abundance of fresh and sometimes strange foods. Another fun thing is the guessing game of "what is it", as most signs are, well - in Chinese.

2009-01-15T04:07:59Z

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One of the best things about Chinatown is the abundance of fresh and sometimes strange foods. Another fun thing is the guessing game of "what is it", as most signs are, well - in Chinese.

This surreal looking pay phone under intriguing skies was part of an exhibition at the Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City/Queens.

2009-01-15T04:07:55Z

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This surreal looking pay phone under intriguing skies was part of an exhibition at the Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City/Queens.

The Coney Island Mermaid Parade is a great place for "strange people shots". Here's a (male, I am certain) contestant with a replica of the legendary parachute jump attraction fashioned int ...

2009-01-15T04:09:11Z

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The Coney Island Mermaid Parade is a great place for "strange people shots". Here's a (male, I am certain) contestant with a replica of the legendary parachute jump attraction fashioned int ...

Grover is making a colorful appearance at the annual Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, Brooklyn.

2009-01-15T04:07:59Z

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Grover is making a colorful appearance at the annual Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, Brooklyn.

Explosion of roses outside a typical Midtown Deli.

2009-01-15T04:07:59Z

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Explosion of roses outside a typical Midtown Deli.

New Yorkers of all ethnic backgrounds are interested in politics, as can be seen at this bakery in Chinatown, where many people do not speak English. Never mind that it was the year 2006 wh ...

2009-01-15T04:07:59Z

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New Yorkers of all ethnic backgrounds are interested in politics, as can be seen at this bakery in Chinatown, where many people do not speak English. Never mind that it was the year 2006 wh ...

NYC dogs do know how to dress up, especially for the Mermaid Parade!

2009-01-15T04:09:11Z

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NYC dogs do know how to dress up, especially for the Mermaid Parade!

Sometimes one person's good vantage point makes for another person's even better vantage point ;). This one also taken at the Coney Island Mermaid Parade.

2009-01-15T04:09:11Z

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Sometimes one person's good vantage point makes for another person's even better vantage point ;). This one also taken at the Coney Island Mermaid Parade.

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2009-01-17T02:23:56Z

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Boris being Boris. "Stop pointing that thing at me already and throw a ball pleeeze!"

2008-12-24T14:09:22Z

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Boris being Boris. "Stop pointing that thing at me already and throw a ball pleeeze!"

Boris with his "Doggles". These are great, especially designed to fit those big doggie heads and to provide protection for the eyes during open-window car rides. Boris doesn't seem to mind ...

2009-01-14T22:48:55Z

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Boris with his "Doggles". These are great, especially designed to fit those big doggie heads and to provide protection for the eyes during open-window car rides. Boris doesn't seem to mind ...

And we go there often!

2008-12-20T13:28:27Z

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And we go there often!

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2009-10-04T07:21:14Z

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2008-09-25T12:18:53Z

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2008-09-25T12:19:54Z

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2008-09-25T12:20:24Z

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2008-09-25T12:19:51Z

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NYC tour bus with Statue of Liberty painted on it's side.

2009-10-04T07:10:49Z

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NYC tour bus with Statue of Liberty painted on it's side.

Sabrett hot dog stand with Empire State Building in the background.

2008-12-20T15:01:05Z

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Sabrett hot dog stand with Empire State Building in the background.

Two women watching storm receding across the Hudson River.

2008-12-20T15:01:05Z

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Two women watching storm receding across the Hudson River.

Everyone walks fast on NYC streets.

2008-12-20T15:01:05Z

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Everyone walks fast on NYC streets.

Statue of Liberty framed by matching window sill on the Staten Island Ferry.

2009-01-15T04:09:10Z

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Statue of Liberty framed by matching window sill on the Staten Island Ferry.

Enjoying a smoke after work in Midtown Manhattan.

2009-01-15T04:09:11Z

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Enjoying a smoke after work in Midtown Manhattan.

I met Shar Pei Daisy on Park Avenue and she absolutely looks like that's where she belongs, doesn't she?

2008-12-20T15:01:05Z

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I met Shar Pei Daisy on Park Avenue and she absolutely looks like that's where she belongs, doesn't she?

Cluster of cabs on Park Avenue.

2008-12-20T15:01:05Z

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Cluster of cabs on Park Avenue.

Skyscraper's reflection in public fountain.

2009-01-15T04:09:27Z

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Skyscraper's reflection in public fountain.

Visitors in the sculpture garden of the Museum of Modern Art. Take a seat :).

2008-12-20T15:01:05Z

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Visitors in the sculpture garden of the Museum of Modern Art. Take a seat :).

Visitors at MoMA Atrium checking out artwork on wall.

2009-01-15T04:09:27Z

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Visitors at MoMA Atrium checking out artwork on wall.

Guy in panda suit taking a break at Penn Station. Don't ask - it's New York City after all.

2009-01-15T04:09:11Z

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Guy in panda suit taking a break at Penn Station. Don't ask - it's New York City after all.

Pretty cool graffiti at wall in Long Island City, Queens. I am glad I took this (and a few more) shots, because meanwhile it's been painted over.

2009-01-15T04:07:59Z

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Pretty cool graffiti at wall in Long Island City, Queens. I am glad I took this (and a few more) shots, because meanwhile it's been painted over.

Couple on the Staten Island Ferry.

2008-12-20T15:01:05Z

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Couple on the Staten Island Ferry.

Empire State Building glowing yellow, celebrating the release of the "Simpsons" Movie in December 2007.

2008-12-20T15:01:05Z

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Empire State Building glowing yellow, celebrating the release of the "Simpsons" Movie in December 2007.