a nightingale sang in berkeley square by summerfield

a nightingale sang in berkeley square

nah, no nightingales around here but the pesky seagulls and pigeons; they certainly weren't singing. and it's berczy square that had just been refurbished in the city's effort to beautify the view of the flatiron mural. they removed the big tree off to the left that most of the time obscured the mural and half the grassy ground had been replaced by these geometric tiles. behind me is a large fountain with water spouting out of dog statues' mouth, at the top of which is a golden bone and the statues are gazing up thinking how the heck they're supposed to get to that bone. i find it tacky but i will have to muster my energy next time to take a photo of it so you could be the judge.

Fabulous trompe l'oeil effect. It would be interesting to see the water feature.
June 24th, 2017  
This is a wee bit bizarre! I find that everything looks out of place - but it may be just me.
Who would think to wrap a building like curtains being pulled back for a play.
Would love to see the statutes -
June 24th, 2017  
Your public are enjoying it
June 24th, 2017  
Oh goodness - how different from how it was! I haven't been down there in forever - will have to go check it out one of these days
June 24th, 2017  
@northy - union windows are now done, too, but occupants of ice are still being Reno's so no walkers yet. next week?
June 24th, 2017  
Amazing to see that mural! It looks so high, it must be seen from a long way away! I daresay we might see that doggy fountain soon too?
June 24th, 2017  
Wow what a lovely mural!
June 24th, 2017  
I love this view of the renovation. It makes for a spectacular photo for you. as for the view behind you,without seeing it I would have to say tacky too.
June 24th, 2017  
@maggiemae - really? let me know when.
June 24th, 2017  
I'm not sure I am seeing a coherent landscaping, but the dressing up of the building is certainly an interesting feature.
June 24th, 2017  
@summerfield oooh! yes - next weekend might well be doable!
June 25th, 2017  
@northy - yay!
June 25th, 2017  
The mural is gorgeous and it is nice yo see the city creating nice meeting places
June 25th, 2017  
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