MET

MET, by rantoutloud.

Much weirdness at the NY MET

Gearing up for winter

Gearing up for winter, by rantoutloud.

Getting a proper snow plough fitted to Don's 'little' truck, Dodge V8, ready for the winter now!
John and I look at the plough with suspicion, it's too big for the truck we think? Fantastic piece of kit though, all hydraulics elevated headlights and will clear the drive in no time probably. Don't think they'll catch on in the UK though, not enough snow. Can you imagine Halfords or AutoBestBuy stocking these?

Rockefeller State Park

Rockefeller State Park, by rantoutloud.

In the park again, running this time. On the flat makes things easy compared to HHR. The beautiful view over the lake and the Autumn/Fall colours in the sunshine made running almost a pleasure.

City of Contrasts

Sunlight, by rantoutloud.

A day spent in New York city is not enough, you'll need at least a week to cover the basics and a lifetime, I guess, to get to grips with it.
I spent the day just walking around looking and trying to get a flavor of the the place doing the obvious, Empire State Building the Museum of Modern Art, MoMA's as it's affectionately known and the obligatory walk through Central Park.
The view from the observation deck, 86th floor, of the Empire State Building is quite spectacular and challenging to get a photograph that conveys the heights and size of the place. I was quite lucky with the weather and the photo I got with the shadow of the tower cast across the buildings below seems to do it justice.
The Best photo for me of the city is the one where just one of the buildings is highlighted by the evening sunshine. The contrast echoing the city.