Summer, Spring, Fall or Winter…Central Park…I ♥ you!
Amazing to think Central Park is 161 years old today! Wow! Happy Birthday!
When I think back over the five years of living in the city and having so many experiences in Central Park, there’s one event that will always stand out. The first annual spring celebration in 2013, complete with music, refreshments and fireworks.
All sprawled out on the lawn overlooking the Bethesda Fountain area in the park, we enjoyed a picnic while hanging out waiting for “the show.” Along for the ride was my 30 year old Polaroid One-Step that produced the featured photo above.
And then, as if within seconds, a dark foreboding sky appeared…
Not realizing how quickly something was about to happen, we all continued to enjoy our picnics and the incredible spring-like weather. And then BAM! Lightning and thunder all around. Park attendants appeared out of nowhere with their loudspeakers advising us to take cover. The sky let loose with the fattest raindrops that within seconds grew into a major downpour. Imagine this crowd of people all trying to squeeze into the lower passage of the Bethesda Terrace all with soaked picnic supplies and blankets.
Soaked…totally soaked…and that was the death of my Polaroid camera. (Thank goodness I was able to protect my “big girl camera!”)
I’ve never experienced such beauty, such craziness within minutes of each other. It was one soggy evening…and yes, the show did go on as well as me taking photographs, ha!
Most definitely a Central Park evening to remember!
Happy Birthday and here’s to many, many more years of enjoyment!
WOW!!! I can’t believe Central Park has been around for 161 years…..that is amazing! So happy that this is your backyard/playground. I love the polaroid picture, however saddened to hear that was her last event. Happy Birthday to one of the most amazing places I have had the privilege to experience. Looking forward to many more!!! xoxoxo
Amazing isn’t it! Yes, I’m a lucky gal to have this park in my backyard, ha! xoxo
Well Happy Birthday indeed Central Park. Thank you for all the joy and memories you give to everyone who visits you, like me! FANTASTIC photos frissy. XoXo
Well you know how much I love to show off my city!! Thank you!! xoxoxo
I love that first incredibile blue/tint image but I TRULY LOVE that tree! That is one of the most gorgeous tree images … ever.
Isn’t weather just breath taking in the way it can change so fast? It usually has alot to do with the moments I remember the most.
You’re so right Susan…it often does have a lot to do with moments remembered! Thanks always for your visit and your comments!!
Such cool shots from the Polaroid, so sad it died after, though. Isn’t it incrediblle when the weather changes so quickly? You captured it so perfectly. Yes, sometimes you just have to go with the flow and embrace the moment, even if you’re soaked to the bone. All part of the big book of memories in our lives.
xoxo
Yes, memories! So true Lisa! Thank you!!
I like the barely visible person under the bridge , reminds me of the old b/w movies….the killer somewhere hiding in the darkness!
Great pictures (as usual) …so sorry that it was the last , but very dramatic, performance of your polaroid!
Haapy Birthday Central Park!
Yes, that little camera went out with a bang! Thanks Karen!!
Of course you would love such an evening with Mother Nature showing her True Colors, Robin. I would have been in heaven!
Yes, you would’ve LOVED it Miss Ginnie!
What a story – and your pictures tell it very descriptvely. So sorry to hear about your polaroid – I remember your post about how happy you were when you got it back!
Yes, that polaroid had quite the history! Thanks Katrin always for your visits and comments!
I adore Central Park as well, but I’ve never seen it quite like this! Again, such engaging images. Happy Birthday CP!
I’ve been to New York just once, and seen New York just once, of course, and I can confirm that it is really big. What most strikes a travelling Brit in these circumstances is the sudden appearance of pieces of ‘film set’ which turn out to be real locations. I loved it, and could go on forever, but I’ll shut up now 🙂
I love these particularly the last shot which has a host of possible narratives attached to it, on a seperate note I read this Time And Again [Kindle Edition] author Jack Finney I highly recommend it Robin as it captures something we would all love dearly to do and kind of resonates in this post, so do read it I’m sure you will love it
in love with this photo