Fun Friday in Coney Island
On the beach at Coney Island–wading, sunning, napping amid NY's diverse tribes–couldn't be better. pic.twitter.com/biJ3hirRtY
— Philip Turner (@philipsturner) August 23, 2013
Kyle and I had a great time in Coney Island today. In addition to the photo I sent out with the above tweet, here are more highlights from my camera roll with about 20 shots of this supremely photogenic New York City attraction.
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- On the D train headed to Coney Island. It took about an hour from Columbus Circle in Manhattan. Finger at the bottom belongs to Kyle, pressing shutter on her own camera.
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- Our first view of the beach.
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- Calm surf, easy for kids to have fun and parents to relax.
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- A straight-on shot of the Wonder Wheel sign. Those colored squares represent the cars aloft hanging on the wheel, rocking and swaying in the air.
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- Wonder Wheel, Coney Island’s take on a Ferris Wheel.
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- A rider waves, waiting for things to start shakin’.
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- Would you ask this lady to foretell your future?
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- Seller inside the freak show ticket booth.
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- What more could you ask?
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- Snakeology.
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- Never too young to enjoy a nice cuppa.
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- New York’s diverse tribes enjoy Coney Island.
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- The Cyclone, dating from 1927, still takes passengers on scary rides.
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- The famous coaster is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
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- Though riders are told to hold on tight, once aloft on the Cyclone they can’t help but wave their arms just before a big drop.
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- Burger Boy–sentinel and fast food mascot for many decades.
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- NY Mets farm team the Coney Island Cyclones play at MCU Ballpark, the only park I know named after a credit union.
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- Outside MCU Ballpark is a larger than life monument to Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese, teammates and friends on the Brooklyn Dodgers. It felt good to lean against their welcoming form.
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- Homeward bound on the N train, crossing over the Manhattan Bridge, facing the Brooklyn Bridge and lower Manhattan with the Woolworth Building tucked just under the bridge strut.
What an iconic New York summer adventure! Great shots Philip!
Thanks, Patti, it was a great day!