Socrates again

This is another shot from the Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City, Queens. I liked the juxtaposition of the new apartment building with the sculpture on the right. The building didn't seem to be occupied yet, but the future residents will have some beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline from there. Have a nice weekend!

Lacrosse

Who knew that lacrosse was a sport in New York City schools. These players were on a field in Queens. It's a sport I know nothing about, I must admit, though it looked rather difficult to play.

Cruising

This is one of the cruise ships about to head down the Hudson River and off to somewhere exotic, I suppose. I always wonder where they must be going and what the inside looks like. I haven't been on one yet, but maybe some day!

Food models

This is taken at the food court at Mitsuwa a huge Japanese grocery store and marketplace. These are models of the actual dishes (not sure what they are made of) but they look incredibly realistic! This store is in Edgewater, New Jersey and is where I took the shot of yesterday's Hudson river view.

A photo of the New York skyline from Edgewater, New Jersey to start the week. I believe that is some sort of restaurant in the foreground. Have a good one!

Flags

This is a display of flags at the Socrates Sculpture Park in Queens. As you can see, the wind was just starting to kick up that day. I'm afraid I don't know who created the display but it might be on their website. Have a great weekend.

More sweets

Continuing on yesterday's theme of "sweets" I saw this sweet sculpture at the Socrates Sculpture park in Long Island City, Queens. This pile of cakes was quite realistic looking in person and if you were hungry you might want to try a piece! (I'm afraid I don't know the name of the artist.) To read more about the Socrates Sculpture Park, you can find there website here.

Sweets!

These are some of the sweets at Lefkos Pirgos, a great Greek bakery on 31st street in Astoria, Queens. It's a nice place for some coffee and an afternoon snack, or an anytime snack.

Noguchi part two

One last look at the interesting works of Isamu Noguchi at the Noguchi Museum in Queens. This part of the museum is partially open to the outdoors and though they are covered by a roof, the sculptures are somewhat exposed to the elements. It's a cool place!

Noguchi

We are fortunate to have so many wonderful museums here in New York and the Noguchi Museum in Queens is one of them. Housed in his former workshop in Long Island City, it features many of his sculptures and architectural designs, and has a beautiful garden. You can read more about on their website.