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Magical Moment 507, "Unusual Sightings"

I'll never get used to the out-of-the-ordinary things I see walking around NYC. Commuting in and out of New Jersey, I'm usually only in the city for a specific purpose or job. I'm focused on getting where I need to be and rarely get the chance to roam around, get a cup of coffee, and people watch. I've learned to always have my camera with me, because who knows what shots I might get to or from the subway!

...Like a high fashion photo shoot in Chelsea with this model in a fur coat in 90 degree weather. Just as I passed by I heard the photographer yell, "That's a wrap!" So I snapped a quick picture before they packed up their gear.

...Or a beautiful grand piano with first rate musicians serenading the passers-by of Washington Square Park. This pianist is there pretty often and I'm dying to know how he drags his piano to and from the park each day. 

I guess part of what makes New York so special, is these "unusual sightings" are actually pretty common.


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TexWisGirl said…
very nice. thanks for sharing! don't see these sights here in the country!
June 26, 2011 at 6:05 PM
Rick said…
Might be common in NYC but either of those 2 situations would draw a crowd where we live. of at least 20 people ! (we're out in the boonies) ;-)

Great that you follow ABC or we would have missed this. Thanks.
June 26, 2011 at 8:33 PM
ds said…
"New York, New York, a helluva town..." where you never know what you'll find around the next corner. I, too, find that magical.
Thank you.
June 26, 2011 at 11:55 PM
Linda at To Behold The Beauty said…
No street musicians in our town, but it was a treat to see some in Chicago when we were there once. It does make for interesting sights, but I think I'll stick with the sights I'm used to, like Amish kids going down the road in their buggies in the middle of the night with their boom boxes blaring. :)
June 27, 2011 at 12:37 AM
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June 27, 2011 at 9:16 AM
Anonymous said…
That grand piano outside is amazing! How wonderful.
June 27, 2011 at 9:46 AM
Kim@stuffcould.... said…
I like these unusual sightings...Thanks for showing us.
June 27, 2011 at 12:29 PM
Dawn said…
I truly want to visit here...if only for a day- (or6);))
I think I will hire you to be my tour guide....okay?:)
June 27, 2011 at 10:29 PM
holdingmoments said…
Such an amazing sight, the piano in the street.
Now I'm curious too, as to how he gets it there :-)
June 28, 2011 at 12:29 PM
Busy Bee Suz said…
These are both unusual and GREAT. When you find out HOW he gets that piano out there, please share. xo
July 2, 2011 at 8:16 PM
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