Warmth

So, I know that I posted that "Autumn Falling" blurb a few days ago, but this fall has actually been very warm so far.  It's been in the 70's (Fahrenheit) all week long, and it is supposed to be for about another week.  Now, I'm not griping- as a matter of fact, I'm pretty happy about it.  The flowers are still blooming, the beach is still usable for sunbathing and swimming purposes, and I can still wear sandals and sundresses.  But, pumpkin flavored/ scented things are appropriate.  It's the best of both worlds.

Here are some phone photographs I've taken lately to chronicle this unusually warm early Autumn.

 Cheers to a few more warmer days before we descend into another winter blizzard-pocalypse.

Manhattan and Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Just Beachy

A few weeks ago, my friend Mariana and I went to Coney Island, to go to the beach!  She hadn't been there before, and we had a nice time. I live so close, that I have promised myself that I will go to the beach a lot this summer.  Thus far... I have gone once.  I really need to be better about this.  New York City beaches are a blast.  There is such a variety of people, and things to do and see.  I particularly love the fact that there are boardwalks.  They are a bit unfamiliar to me, but, if I go to Coney Island and Brighton Beach as much as I plan to this summer, they shall be unfamiliar no more!

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Sorry that this is kind of a lackluster post today... The photos are pretty good, but yeah, I slacked off on the article.  I'm prepping some great new stuff for you guys, and I wanted to share a few of these photos here in some capacity before I added them to the Facebook Page.

Speaking of which- the Giveaway Contest continues until Sunday at 11:59pm!  Comment on Facebook photos and old posts to help me decide what photographs to sell as products, and you could win a $25 gift card to the Travel and Toile store.  Every comment gives you an entry!

Coney in the Cold

This post could also be titled, "Coney Island when it's Deserted".

It's like a ghost town when it's winter.

I kind of liked it.

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Chinatown

This was not actually taken in Chinatown, it was taken in Coney Island, and is the last Coney Island post I have (for the time being).  Eating was one of the most important things about our day there.  Stands were all over the boardwalk, selling all kinds of fried stuff, fruit, soda, and ice cream.  This one, however was my favourite.  Chinatown Bubble Tea.  I love bubble tea.  I think it's delicious.  I didn't think I'd find it at Coney Island.  What a wonderful surprise!  Yes, I did buy some, and it was excellent.

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Like this?  Take a look at The Performance.

Here I am with my bubble tea, happy as a clam!

Photo by Daniel Garrison

Enjoy the Ride

Probably the most epic looking amusement park ride ever, right?  At least I think so.  Wow, I love roller coasters and crazy thrill rides like that, but this almost looks terrifying- yet, gorgeous at the same time.  I didn't ride it the day I took this photograph, because we were all trying to save money, but next time I go to Coney Island, which will probably be in just a couple weeks, I have promised myself that I am going to try this.  The people look like they're flying!! 

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

If you liked this, take a look at Carousel, and a longer look at Creepy Carnival.

After the Party

Once again, this photograph is from my day in Coney Island.  Sorry for the barrage of photos from there- it's just that there were so many interesting things to shoot.  Thousands of people, carnival rides, food, a beach, street performers, sea life... it was kind of an exciting day for me.  AND I was with friends who were encouraging my stopping to take photographs.  So, basically, I took five times more pictures that day than I usually do.  Which means that, a bunch of posts in a row are going to be from Coney Island.  I have a couple more after this one.

Anyways, the content of this shot really intrigued me.  A group of guys were cleaning up after a party on the pier.  They had bags of trash, empty coolers, big beach umbrellas, and a grocery cart full of recyclables.  It just looked so strange to see a brightly coloured grocery cart sitting there, but when I took a closer look at how the sunlight was reflecting off of the water bottles and beer cans, I realized that the sight was actually rather pretty.  I hope you think so too.

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

If you liked this photograph, I must be perfectly honest... I haven't really posted anything quite like this before.  So I don't have a stellar recommendation for you.  Thus, I shall recommend something random.  The Artist.  It's one of my favourites.  Enjoy!

Holes in the Sand

There was this one area in Coney Island, just off of the pier, where about ten children were digging shallow holes in the sand.  They'd wait for the waves to fill them up, then sit in them, cooling off in the shallow, constructed tide pool.  This little boy was waiting for his to fill up again.  

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Like this?  Check out another child at play in La Fille et Son Scooter.

Happiness

Because nothing in the world could possibly make me happier than a giant, pink, inflatable dolphin on the Coney Island Boardwalk.

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

If you  were filled with happiness because of this post, check out When You Wish Upon a Star.

Fool

So... I know that this is not coherent with the rest of this blog.  At all.  This isn't particularly lovely... but I think it is hilarious.  This clown was performing on the boardwalk at Coney Island, and this guy walked up to him and watched him, for about five minutes.  The entire time, he just looked unbelievably confused.  He moved progressively closer to the clown, until he finally acknowledged his existence.  They made eye contact.  They both looked confused.  And, I caught it on film. 

:-D

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Like this?  Take a look at The Performance to see some other (much younger) street performers.

I'll Have it With Lemon

I love seafood.  I don't eat meat, but I basically cannot live without fish and shellfish.  Though I believe that animal lives are important... I'm sorry.  They are just so tasty!  Especially when they are fried.  Clam strips and fried shrimp are two small joys in my life.  I don't indulge often, because fried food is not particularly good for me, but when I do, I go all out.  So, when I was at a cafe in Coney Island, on the Fourth of July... I used the holiday as my excuse to essentially pig out.  I got clam strips and fried shrimp.  With lemon. It was a great day.

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Like this?  Take a look at Gala for another photograph of fruit.

Tips Please + Thank You!

This woman was working behind the counter of a cafe/ bar in Coney Island.  She just seemed so cool and happy.  Most of the time she was smiling, but I was taking photographs stealthily, because I feel very awkward about taking photographs of strangers, so I caught one her looking down. Heh heh.  I'm really not a creeper, I swear.  But, that is why there are so few photographs of people on this blog.  I'm trying to get over it, because I think that people are usually much more important than things, but such is life.  Anyways, her earrings were so nifty and edgy, and I loved how the crisp white of her tee shirt matched the crisp white of the plate rubber banded around the coffee can tip jar.  So fun.

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

If you like this, you should take a look at Spray Paint.

Burger Queen

This just made me giggle, it was so cute.  This statue is on top of a restaurant in Coney Island, and from the Boardwalk, you can see the magnificent Wonder Wheel behind it.  Together with the American flag and the mug of Brooklyn Lager... it just looks so patriotic.  To add to that, this photograph was taken on the Fourth of July! ( That's the USA's Independance Day.)  I'm a vegetarian, but this cutie might convince me to have a burger.  So fun.

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Like this?  Take a look at Carousel for a very different kind of Carnival Ride