September 15, 2011

It’s hard to believe that summer’s over and we’re halfway into September. I thought I should hit some parks at night while it’s still nice out, so tonight’s destination is Washington Square Park.

And here we are at Penn Station for the downtown train to Washington Square Park.

And after stalking this woman for about three minutes I realize I'm a complete idiot and we're at the wrong train station.

And so it's back to the escalator...

And over about five blocks to the Herald Square Street Station. Okay, we'll be there soon.

And here we are at Washington Square Park and the iconic archway in the middle of the park. Pretty dazzling, huh?

Wooden benches line the perimeter of the park.

And all of the walkways are well lit into the night.

It's nice to see someone reading an actual book as opposed to staring at an iPhone or an iPad. Good for her.

It's a nice night out and there's a lot of people in the park tonight.

There's a circular pond in the center of the park.

Here's some people watching a musician. Let's go take a closer look.

It's a one man band. He's playing a banjo on top of a drum...

With a tambourine attached to his shoe. In the jingle jangle morning I'll come follwing you. (Please note the Cardboard Boxmen Like Creatures in the Mr. Tambourine Man video. Aaaahhh!)

This couple was watching the show a few feet away.

And the band plays on.

And on the other side of the park another troubadour is strumming and singing to a small, late night crowd.

Strumming and singing in the park for donations and applause.

These two were enjoying the music and the nice evening on one of the wooden benches that line the parks interior.

Goodnight everybody, and see you tomorrow after dark.

Further reading: Wikipedia, a view on cities and NY Times.

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Bonus Photo From Kate At One More Folded Sunset!

Kate sent in this frightening photo from a stairwell and a discovery of a new mutant form of Cardboard Box Man, he appears to be somewhat nuclear and radioactive now. Run and hide! Aaaahhhh!

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Bonus Linkage From Michael!

MAD reader, Michael sent in this latest update on the crimes of Gumby. It appears he may have just been pranking, so maybe we'll see him soon, fresh out of the witness protection plan. Here's the link: Gumby was jost joking.