Street Bargains on Fifth Avenue
December 17, 2008 | Filed Under Avenues, Awards, City Streets and Sidewalks, East Side, Fifth Avenue, Neighborhoods, Unique Award | 20 Comments
Even on expensive Fifth Avenue, one can find a bargain — on the street, that is. The sign reads, "Designer Jewelry – Only $5". I was too cold to walk up and investigate the jewlery but these women around the table seemed mesmerized with their finds.
Thank you, Kostas of BeeFotoBlog for giving me the Unique award! Oh, wow! I’m feeling unique and very special now.
I pass this award to the bloggers reading this post, right now. Yes, you! I appreciate your unique blogs each time I visit.
Paz
Along the East River
October 24, 2008 | Filed Under Autumn/Fall, East River, East River Walk, East Side, Neighborhoods, Seasons | 14 Comments
A walkway along the East River. Have a relaxing Saturday.
Paz
More Bronze Door Details: Temple Emanu-El
August 26, 2008 | Filed Under Avenues, Bronze Doors, Doors/Doorways, East Side, Fifth Avenue, Neighborhoods, Synagogues, Temple Emanu-El | 19 Comments
From the archives:
Lion representing the tribe of Judah
In the previous post, I featured a few photos of the bronze door of Temple Emanu-El, a synagogue located on Fifth.Avenue. The impressive doors are decorated with motifs and bas-relief symbols of the twelve tribes of Israel. Here are a few more detailed photos of the doors.
Paz
Ed. Note: Please note that there are 12 tribes of Israel and therefore, 12 symbol motifs. I have only posted 6 of the symbols in this post and the previous one. Not all the symbols are of animals. They range from animals, to a vegetable to a ship and more. Perhaps, in the future, I’ll post the remaining symbols.
Ox and unicorn representing the tribes of Manasseh & Ephraim
Deer representing the tribe of Naphtali
Decorative motif
Temple Emanu-El: Bronze Doors
August 25, 2008 | Filed Under Avenues, Bronze Doors, Doors/Doorways, East Side, Fifth Avenue, Neighborhoods, Synagogues, Temple Emanu-El | 16 Comments
From the archives:
One of the three bronze doors of the Temple Emanu-El
I love the architectural and artistic design of churches and other religious sanctuaries — from its tiny details, stained glass windows, woodwork, to the symbols all around. It doesn’t matter if it’s a small or large structure, there’s always something amazing to see and appreciate.
I always enjoy passing by the Temple Emanu-El , which is located on the Upper East Side on Fifth Avenue. I never tire of taking a few minutes to stop and take in the beauty of its three magnificent bronze doors. The doors are styled with decorative motifs and bas-relief symbols that represent the twelve tribes of Israel. I always think to myself that if the outside of the sanctuary is impressive, I can only imagine how majestic the inside of the synagogue looks. Temple Emanu-El is rich in history, dating back to the 1800s when it was founded by a congregation of German Jewish immigrants.
Paz
An ass representing the tribe of Issachar
Mandrakes representing the tribe of Reuben
A Wolf representing the tribe of Benjamin
Shadow Shot Sunday: Shadows off Fifth Avenue
August 16, 2008 | Filed Under Avenues, City Streets and Sidewalks, East Side, Fifth Avenue, Neighborhoods, Photo Blogging Theme Day, Shadow Shot Sunday, Shadows | 20 Comments
From the archives:
On a quiet street off Fifth Avenue, tree shadows are cast all the way down the street. Visit Hey Harriet to see a fun lineup of other shadow shots and guidelines to participate.
Paz
Ed. Note: In the comments sections, many of you have asked where the people are, commenting that the sidewalk is empty. A minute before I took the photo, the sidewalk was filled with lots of people walking in either direction — towards Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue. Also a line up of automobiles filled the street. This is actually a busy street because it’s one of the crosstown streets. All the vehicles on this road are headed to the East side. The bus going across town stops here to let people off at the bus stop. This particular street can get busy and then it becomes empty for a few minutes. I happened to be lucky that no one was on the sidewalk or street at that time I took my photos. I took advantage of the empty street, since I was more interested in taking photos of the the shadows. It all happened in a New York minute — Paz’s New York Minute. 
