Tag Archives: Central Park

One of my favorite sculptures in Central Park (anywhere really) is Alice in Wonderland.  And I particularly like the Mad Hatter. Years ago, I was reading an article on black and white photography that used this subject to illustrate a … Continue reading →

I love old carousels.  From what I’ve read, the Central Park Carousel, with calliope and 57 horses, is the fourth to stand in Central Park since 1871. Originally, a live mule or a horse, hidden beneath the Carousel platform, powered the original … Continue reading →

I’ve always wanted to try this.  This picture was taken yesterday.  The picture within the picture was taken 34 years ago, when Marianne and I honeymooned in Manhattan.  Apparently, I smoked back then!