Birds eye view by happypat

Birds eye view

Day three & it was up the Empire State Building.
We picked a good morning as it was quite clear & sunny.
I was impressed with all the interior, lots of marble & information on the building work history.
Up in a very fast lift packed like sardines up to the 82nd floor.
Going out onto the viewing area was amazing.....we could see for about 40 miles radius we were told.
Apparently the view from the Rockerfeller Centre tower was better but you have to do the Empire State Building haven't you?

Three good things:
1. Lighter evenings now the clocks have gone forward one hour.
2. A visit from our niece who brought with her a lovely bottle of sparkling raspberry & elderflower wine. It has all gone!
3. A lazy day!

Great shot of the city and i love the bird too!!
March 29th, 2015  
Wonderful capture of NYC enhanced by that dove. I recognize many of the landmark buildings. Beautiful.
March 29th, 2015  
A wonderful view and I love your pigeon.
March 29th, 2015  
Neat shot.. and great light on the buildings below...
March 29th, 2015  
Bep
Great picture. Well captured bird. Fav.
March 29th, 2015  
Super shot. Very obliging of the resident pigeon. ;)
March 29th, 2015  
Nice
March 29th, 2015  
Saw the picture and thought American skyline then saw your name. Hang on a minute .... totally missed realising your impending trip but great to see your daily photo journal. Please keep them coming.
March 29th, 2015  
Nice composition and caption to fit. Lovely view of the city, all those famous buildings. The day we planned this was very dull and misty so never got to see this.
March 29th, 2015  
@jennywren We were lucky Jen......a few hours after we were up here it turned to rain!
March 29th, 2015  
@alinz Thank you Ali!
March 29th, 2015  
@anazad511 Thank you Ana...I have some much better photos than this but thought the dove was a little different!
March 29th, 2015  
@busylady Thanks Judith......a great view!
March 29th, 2015  
@julzmaioro It was a very different type of place than I am used to Julz but so interesting!
March 29th, 2015  
@gijsje Thank you for your fave Bep.
March 29th, 2015  
@helly31 There were lots of tame birds Helen.....they were flying around all the time!
March 29th, 2015  
@nbs Thank Nancy for your comment.
March 29th, 2015  
@motherjane Oh I get about Jane ha ha! Just a short four day visit but enjoyed it so much!
March 29th, 2015  
Fabulous view. Just think the pigeons get this view every day.
Our clocks go back soon, but not until next week. Winter will be here soon in Australia.
March 29th, 2015  
Not too much smog around but probably a bit to stop you getting a picture as good as you did in London! You wouldn't want to have claustrophobia in that lift!
March 29th, 2015  
Lobe the 'bird's eye' view
March 29th, 2015  
err NO you don't. Too high.....
March 29th, 2015  
Iconic scene, well captured
March 29th, 2015  
Fabulous composition with the dove.
March 29th, 2015  
A great scene -- just imagine sharing the vie with a pigeon !!
March 29th, 2015  
What a catch! Everyone gets shots from the top - but yours is the first with a pigeon!! Well done!
March 29th, 2015  
Fab shot and good of the pigeon to provide that close up balance. Fav
March 29th, 2015  
This one is literally a birds eye view
March 29th, 2015  
Oh my Pat this is a fantastic shot! Love the title and wonderful view of the city! Fav
March 30th, 2015  
Excellent shot, you and the bird getting a bird's eye view of the city. FAV
March 30th, 2015  
So glad you got up there Pat. It was cold and windy when we went up but still worth it. Love the way you've included the pigeon.
March 30th, 2015  
Such a cool pigeon's eye view!
March 30th, 2015  
WOW lucky pigeon :)
March 30th, 2015  
Great pov
March 30th, 2015  
Quite the interesting shot Pat. All that City down there
March 31st, 2015  
OH my goodness...great pov from here. How nice that you had a real New York pigeon/dove to pose for you as well!!
March 31st, 2015  
Fabulous shot Pat. I'm so enjoying your holiday even though I am looking at your photos backwards.
March 31st, 2015  
Great capture Pat
March 31st, 2015  
Wonderful skyline and I like the pigeon in the foreground.
April 1st, 2015  
Nice and alternative shot of this famous view.
April 2nd, 2015  
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