Magical Moment 450, "A Walk in Brooklyn"

My timing is still not great when I'm estimating transportation time from Jersey to Brooklyn. I arrived about an hour early for a gig I played last night (video to come in a few days). So I took the opportunity to walk the blocks near Fulton Street.

These were the first lilacs of the season that I've seen...and smelled.

I'm sure there's a garden back there somewhere. In the meantime, the tulips were lovely.

Came across this grand old church.

Well, we are in New York City. Gotta love the garbage lined streets.

Its always fun to explore new unfamiliar areas. Hope I'll be back in Brooklyn soon (maybe the same gig will hire me back....here's hoping!).

Comments

Dawn said…

Those lilacs are BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!
And the garbage.....almost reflections in those:)
Can't way to see the video....

April 30, 2011 at 10:44 PM

Anonymous said…

What a wonderful walk - full of unexpected treasures.

May 1, 2011 at 1:02 AM

Rick said…

Wow - lilacs alREADY ! They're beautiful. We're lucky to have an acre or more of them and I'm amazed how they'll go from green unopened buds (now) to these blooms in the next couple of weeks.

Good use of your 'unplanned' time ;-)

May 1, 2011 at 1:16 AM

Deborah said…

I'm sure they will! can't wait to see the video :o)

May 1, 2011 at 8:29 AM

Linda at To Behold The Beauty said…

I wish I could have seen the looks sent your way by anyone who saw you photographing the garbage. :)

May 1, 2011 at 8:46 PM

MaggieGem said…

What a nice little walk....

May 2, 2011 at 9:14 PM

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