Weekly Photo Challenge: Path
This time last week Hurricane Irene was on the way. How much would the wind blow? NYC went into lock down leaving us to sit indoors waiting in anticipation for the full fury of mother nature to wrought its destructive wreathe. Well, that’s how it felt at the time. . .
As we all know now, authorities downgraded the hurricane to that of a tropical storm and NY escaped serious damage. Other areas were not so fortunate and will be picking up the pieces for some time to come.
Here is a small sample of the paths Irene crossed on the way through this patch of the city.
East River lapping the FDR Drive
Path closed in Carl Shurz Park
Carl Shurz Park
Wonderful that you were able to capture this bit of history in your little corner of the world. I love that top pic…
thanks for sharing your ‘take’ on this week’s challenge.
it always makes the stories more real to see some personal perspectives juxtaposed against the news on TV. Glad that nothnig more serious happened at your end.
My pleasure! As for the news coverage, we stopped watching . . . we were so relieved nothing more serious happened.
Robin,watching the river was such a strange experience because it either flows one way or the other but that morning it just sat there, getting higher and higher by the moment. So glad you enjoyed the pic, thank you.
we underestimate the power of nature……….great images
We most certainly do and thank you for commenting. Always appreciated!
Stairway behind the forest looks interestng
That stairway is part of a pair – the landscaping in this park, which is not too big, is so lovely and always very relaxing. Until trees come crashing down . . .
That first photo really was scary! But it’s also a wonderful image, and beautiful to the eye — if not to the imagination.
And you document the damage in Carl Schurz Park — again in beautiful and scary images.
Very glad it was no worse your way, Patti!
The FDR without its flow of heavy traffic was very surreal and the river rising by the minute made it even more so. The capriciousness of it all is truly awesome and thank you so much for your kind comments!
the path of the hurricane – what a good idea for the theme! I really like the second photo a lot.
I never had any expectations of ever being in the path of a hurricane. Truly, the anticipation was far worse but it was wild, wet and windy enough!
wow….love them all, but especially like the FDR path with the water over it. Great interpretation. 🙂 Thank you for sharing
Thank you! Several promenaders wandered out to walk down the carless FDR which is humming away as usual now . . .
The first is my favorite. I’m glad that you escaped, unharmed. 🙂
Thanks Momfog! We were relieved it was not as bad as expected. The potential of having to be evacuated with a slight hangover ( we stayed up late, nightcapping with a visiting friend . . . ) is not entertaining.
Shame to see some of the trees downed. Hope you avoided the worst of the weather.
So many trees came down but mercifully this time there were no fatalities as a result!
I always think of NYC as canyons of skyscrapers. These photos remind me that there is so many places where nature peeks through. You do such a great job of showing the human side of the city.
NYC has so many wonderful pockets and patches of spaces where people while away hours on park benches in conversation etc. It really is a “living” city. Have you visited NY? If not, you must. If so, you must come again!
I’ve never made it to NY but it’s on the short list. Your photos have helped to move it closer to the top. BTW: I’m finally to doing some blog updating and am adding you to my blogroll. Even though your fans are legion I figure I might share you with a couple of more!
Hope your visit to NYC makes it to the top of the short list soon. You will be wondering what took you so long!
Alan, thank you so much for the blogroll drum roll – I am truly honoured and grateful that you are spreading the Daze!
very dramatic – glad you are fine after this 🙂
Thank you Jo. It was a huge relief to all in the city that it was far less dramatic than anticipated.
Glad it was not worse in NYC.
Glad for NYC but sad for other parts who are still cleaning up. Thanks HuffyGirl, lovely to see you here!
I’m glad you and your family are safe. We stayed at home too during hurricane Ike and it was scary. But our prayers were answered and except for a blown fence, everything was fine. Great photos that shows what nature’s devastation can do.I hope those who were less fortunate will recover soon. Thanks for the inspiring comment from your last visit. Stay blessed.
Thank you for your kind wishes. I have the feeling Hurricane Ike packed way more of a punch than Irene did. Irene’s 4am winds were whippy enough for me what with the noise and the rattling the window panes. Good to hear Ike didn’t cause you any more damage than it did.
Interesting isn’t it that with all the fun we have had with the various photo challenges – mountains with their peaks and valleys, skies with their clouds of thunder and dramatic sunsets etc, flowers, you name it – all carved from forces of nature. All with our own stories to tell and I am always so grateful to so many for the sharing of such.
Great photos! The first photo is awesome and frightening at the same time. So glad that you came through the hurricane unharmed and that there was no serious damage in your area.
Thank you Theresa for your kind comments and best wishes. Hope all well in your part of the world!
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Great path shots! We both blogged about Irene this week. I’ve seen so many photos of damage to the NC coast, but not much coverage in my area of NYC. Thanks for posting these. I’m glad your area escaped major damage.
That hurricane certainly did cross a few paths. We have had extensive coverage of the damage in NJ and Vermont, so near yet so far. I am becoming far more familiar with the beauty of NC because of your stunning photos and do hope that recovery is restored soon for all those in need.
Wow! Great photos and they say it all. Hope everything is getting back to normal.
KK, so pleased you enjoyed the photos, thank you. Normal in NY is indeed a relative term but the first two days after it came through were days of glorious, mild sunshine with the freshest air for a long time. The city felt “spring-cleaned!”
I am greatly devastated learning that Hurricane Irene hits this place..I am praying for its people the constant safety..A Moving piece for this challenge Patti..Be safe..=)
John, your’e so sweet! Thank you so much for your best wishes. NYC fared much better than anticipated and our hearts go out to those less fortunate.