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Bridge in Central Park

bridge in Central Park
This shot was taken from Central Park South, looking into the park. Moments after I took the photo, a bird pooped on my face and on top of my long camera lens. Did I burst out singing “I love New York!” ? No, but my son said it was time to stop taking pictures.

Sylvia Kirkwood says

Love your gorgeous capture! And I can understand why your son felt it was time to go -- nothing like pooping birds to mess up the face AND the camera! No place like New York, Central Park and pooping birds!! Haven't been there in a long time, thanks for the memories! Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

Sylvia

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Leora says

My kids see my camera and start to groan. For them, it means mom is straying and taking too long to look at the scenery...

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G6 says

I absolutely love this photo...
Possibly in part, because I love the place.
I love to go out on the lake at take photos juxtaposing the wonderful natural beauty with the New York skyline behind.
We should definitely meet for rowing!

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Leora says

Oh, I prefer boating in New Jersey, New Hampshire, upstate New York or Vermont - I get into New York City once a year to see the parade, and then I rarely come back. I'm not a big city person.

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Jew Wishes says

What a gorgeous capture...bringing back fond childhood memories of Central Park.

LOL on your son's comment. I agree.

Shabbat Shalom!

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Dianne says

bird poop is good luck ;)

lovely shot
Central Park is a gem

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Regina says

Wow its beautiful Leora.
Enjoy the weekend.

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VioletSky says

Love the greenery growing over the bridge.
One day I will make it back to NYC in a month that is not January!

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MaryBeth says

What a super shot. Love all the green and the wonder of the pond.

Kids say the darndest things. MB

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luna miranda says

hahahaha oh, that naughty bird!
but i love your photo...i've been to a few bridges in Central Park but i don't think i walked on this one. fabulous shot.

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Ilana-Davita says

Your Central Park shots remind me of films that have scenes there.

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Leora says

One thing about New York: it looks pretty, but it often doesn't smell so nice. I wouldn't want to post the smell.

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Bonjour Luxembourg says

Loved this park, it's so wonderful and your picture is amazing.Bad luck with that bird heh??LOL Just kidding!
Thanks for this beautiful picture,
Happy Sunday
Leia

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cieldequimper says

Oh you're making me crave for NYC with such a wonderful shot!

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Leif Hagen says

Leora - cool how that bridge is covered in greenery! Nice photo for bridge Sunday!

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Kaori says

Have I seen this bridge in a movie somewhere? Love the ivy on the bridge! Hope both you and your camera recovered from the bird poop ;D

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Louis la Vache says

What a fine contribution to Sunday Bridges, Leora! «Louis» is delighted that you joined - but he's very sorry to read that you were bombed by a bird while getting the shot! The things we endure in the line of duty!

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Oakland Daily Photo says

Lovely shot. All that greenery in a dense urban setting is always a surprise.

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blue says

so beautiful...i would be happy to see such kind of place.....lovely!

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carolynUSA says

This is GORGEOUS...poop and all! Cute story to accompany such a lovely bridge.

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EG Wow says

Oh, this is a wow! I really like this, Leora!

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Carver says

What a beautiful shot in NY. I love how the bright clothing on the right are reflected in the water. I always enjoy Central Park when I visit my sister who lives in Manhattan.

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