Parking Garages Aren't Just Parking Garages in NYC
@ankers70 gave me the following Get Pushed challenge:
Let's start with an easy challenge, I am planning to visit New York later this year. Take a photo that encapsulates something particular a first time Australian visitor to New York should see, expect, or understand about that city from a denizen's perspective.
By the way, this is not actually an easy challenge, but I love it! There’s just so much in NYC to encapsulate in one advisement/image. Good challenge. Here goes: Do the touristy things, at least just go look at them. The one and only time I was in Paris, I was there for 5 hours. I saw the Eiffle Tower, Moulin Rouge, Arch De Triomphe, walked on the Champs-Élysées and sat at a sidewalk café. I did so many of the “Paris” things, and it is still one of my happiest memories. I hope to go back one day and then I’ll look for the hidden gems.
So, in Manhattan, go to Times Square, it is something to experience. Seeing it on TV can’t give you the feeling of actually being there. As for this image? Pro-tip – to get from street to street (North and South) without having to go all the way to a crowded Avenue, check a parking garage. Many of them are cut throughs, like this one that goes from 43rd to 44th! Also, incidentally, if you need a place to eat in Times Square, I highly recommend the Mermaid Oyster Bar, the sign for it is there in the image towards the bottom. You just might find me enjoying a glass of champagne at the bar!
Fantastic response, Kelly, both in the photo which is very well composed with that pop of the red sign and the advice. I shall certainly check the Oyster Bar and hope to find you there. Sounds a magic idea! Challenge well met!
NB my contact is @ankers70 (not @Suzanne) so you might need to correct that so that the message comes through.
@ankers70 Thank you! Sorry I'm such a neophyte with using this site and tagging etc. I fixed it now. Your response is so amazing. I love it. Thanks for helping me through my first week. Very fun challenge.
Hi Kelly Ann, looking for images for a surprise video. Would love to use this. Please tag lyrics-ga
(If you have one that better represents NY feel free to tag... Can also use a Manhattan if you have one in your arsenal. ) Thanks!!
@photohoot OH! I actually have a nice street one from a roll of film I have and was planning to post for today's image. I'll go find it. It isn't a city scape or anything. Just a street shot. Oh and I also have many Empire State Buildings... or a couple from Times Square. What do you think?
@kellyanngray Time square is mentioned in the song as well as shopping:-) tag it! If you are feeling extra, try doing a selfie that embraces the lovely Eva Gabor, like she is here in this clip at 1.16 :-) https://youtu.be/WYLuKOvXdQs?si=SE-Rv2F9ygyPqxgf
I've said too much. 😉
PS I already have a sneeze
@photohoot You are too funny!!! I will find the Times Square and tag it. I actually have a picture of me that someone else took on my camera that is nice... not sure it is evoking Eva Gabor, but I'll post it and you can decide 😂
@photohoot OK. I've uploaded and tagged a few Manhattan and one or two of me! I won't be precious about any of them! Feel free to use them or curate as you please!! xoxox
February 24th, 2025
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NB my contact is @ankers70 (not @Suzanne) so you might need to correct that so that the message comes through.
I hope you had fun with it and it has been good to be paired with you for my return to Get Pushed.
(If you have one that better represents NY feel free to tag... Can also use a Manhattan if you have one in your arsenal. ) Thanks!!
https://youtu.be/WYLuKOvXdQs?si=SE-Rv2F9ygyPqxgf
I've said too much. 😉
PS I already have a sneeze