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Running up East Houston in Manhattan was pretty cool. Lots of new construction and road work going on.

Turn left off of East Houston onto Broadway and you get some pretty awesome views of the colored lights showcasing famous buildings. I like when the owners love their buildings and go to great pains to make them stand out in the Manhattan skyline.

Make a left onto Centre Street, which is located on the backside of City Hall and adjacent to the entrance for the Brooklyn Bridge. To get on the bridge one would make a right at the light, then turn immediately to the left onto it. :-)

As you come around City Hall to approach the bridge, you get a really nifty view of the Woolworth Building's lights over the roof top.

When you cross over, Pineapple Walk is very close to the Brooklyn Bridge. A few locals were throwing a midnight party in the park. There was music blasting from the Brooklyn Docks, which was a great excuse to bring munchies and hang out while enjoying the water views.

I have a thing for Brooklyn Brownstones. Especially if there is a view of the Manhattan skyline involved...

Pineapple Walk has some very lovely views, especially of the Brooklyn Bridge.

On the way home I had to stop at the bank so I could reward myself with some ice cream when I hit Queens Blvd (LOL).

I'm just waiting for the next James Bond film to come out. Looking forward to posting a movie review. Stay tuned!

My Favorite James Bond portrait I created is of Sean. I promised Susan Mangigian I'd illustrate Daniel Craig next. Looking forward to it. I might even do a portrait with all of the Bonds together (LOL). I hope you enjoyed this turtle run. Regards, C.

 

 

Comments(29)

Josef Katz
Digital and Direct Response Marketing - Manhattan, NY
{Marketing Maestro}

I used to live 4 blocks from that bank on Queens Blvd. and I am a huge James Bond fan.  Great portrait btw. As any true bond fan would do I always stop channel surfing once I find a James Bond film regardless where in the movie I tune in.  It drives my family nuts...

 

 

Oct 12, 2008 01:53 AM
Kristin Moran
Owner - RE/MAX Access - KristinMoran@Remax.net - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio,TX - Real Estate - 210-313-7397

Loved the pictures.  Nice evening lights & you can almost hear the sounds. 

Oct 12, 2008 02:12 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Good morning Hal, you are very welcome. I know when I do get around to relocating I am soooo going to miss visiting my friends homes. The Brownstones have such character. So do the Victorians and Tudors. I have a thing for Center Hall Colonials. I will definitely be blogging about the Bond project and shall share how the artwork is coming along. :-)

Oct 12, 2008 02:55 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Cher, yes I did and thank you. :-)

Oct 12, 2008 03:01 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Kathy, the weather has been lovely and the boys have been all over the map enjoying the outdoors. I figured I head out and clear my head with a little eye candy (LOL). I'm glad you like the drawing. Sean is a cutie pie, isn't he? What a wonderful actor. :-)

Oct 12, 2008 03:04 AM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Carolyn - Great shots.  I love your portrait of Sean, you are very talented.

Oct 12, 2008 03:05 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

Hi C: You made me feel like I was there. Especially since this was an area I walked the last time in NYC, which was (yikes) a year ago. Thank you for posting these photos. There's a certain sense of emotionalism in those pictures, too.

P.S. I vote for all the Bond boys.

elizabeth weintraub sacramento real estate agent in land park

Oct 12, 2008 03:05 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Big Mike, that was a hoot, wasn't it? I remember watching that as a kid and really getting hooked! That was the wildest ride for my little mind to comprehend. What great fun!

Oct 12, 2008 03:06 AM
Debbie Summers
Charles Rutenberg Realty - New Smyrna Beach, FL

Love you pictures of NYC...  And from a fellow "Bond Girl", can't wait for the next Flick - I'm counting the minutes.

Oct 12, 2008 03:12 AM
Lizette Fitzpatrick
Lizette Realty - Richmond KY - Lexington, KY
Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes

Ooohhhhhh! Sean has such beautiful peepers! Good job! I felt like I was right along with you on the run.

Oct 12, 2008 03:41 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Gary, I would love to see pictures of them if you ever find yourself in the vicinity. That sounds very cool. :-)

Oct 12, 2008 04:19 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Thank you, Marie. I have that on my list of things to photograph. I'm supposed to be meeting my girlfriend over there. :-)

Oct 12, 2008 04:20 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Josef, that's a lovely area. I must do a turtle run in Ridgewood (and Forest Hills again). BTW, I know what you mean about the Bond fixation. My channel surfing stops on a dime if I see a Bond flick. I don't care if I've watched it 100 times, I will watch it again because I love James Bond! :-)

Oct 12, 2008 04:45 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Thank you, Kristin. I'm working on a film of all five counties of New York City. We've been collecting footage for weeks now. I've been scoping the monuments and arranging some new music. The kids are getting a kick out of all of the road trips because we eat in a new neighborhood every time we do a shoot.

Oct 12, 2008 04:48 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Thank you, Jennifer, I appreciate your kind words. :-)

Oct 12, 2008 06:26 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Elizabeth, I second the motion. I vote for all of the Bond Boys too and am very glad you enjoyed the photographs. :-)

Oct 12, 2008 08:02 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Debbie, I've been checking for sneak preview listings to make sure I see this right away (LOL). I'm like a little kid with candy when it comes to this franchise. :-)

Oct 12, 2008 08:04 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Thank you, Lizette. I love showing you guys what I see while wandering around on my runs. :-)

Oct 12, 2008 08:06 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

C, Had not seen this post. Your "capture" of Sean is outstanding. There is no end to your amazing talent and creativity!

Sep 20, 2009 03:54 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Thank you, Margaret. I am looking forward to working with you and Peg on some very interesting books. I've been illustrating away over here (LOL). :-)

Sep 20, 2009 04:06 AM