• 05-26-2010, 08:54 AM
    Liz
    Great photo ops - NYC Fleetweek
    It's Fleetweek in New York beginning today with a parade of ships on the Hudson which can be seen from many areas in NY and NJ. It goes until June 2nd. There are ship tours, flyovers, fireworks, exhibitions, games with the service men and women - and many other events that you can check out on the website link below. The events are held in different areas in New York - many of which are on and/or around the Intrepid.

    I attend almost every year - sometimes twice during the week. It is a great FUN time - and a time to honor our men and women from every branch of the service - and veterans.

    New York really celebrates during this week in many and various ways - street fairs, festivals, photo events......No matter where you go in Manhatten there are service men and women walking the streets and just having a good time. I would encourage anyone who can go to give it a shot! Many photo ops. The photos below are from Fleetweek of past years.......

    Link for more information:

    http://www.newyorkled.com/nyc_events_Fleet_Week.htm

    Photos:

    One of my favorite photos - I love her smile! A bit soft because I was running backwards while they were walking! And they walk fast!

    http://mariaimage.smugmug.com/People...96_gBXMH-L.jpg

    They were actually posing for another tourist - so I got in from the side.

    http://mariaimage.smugmug.com/People...02_kwyAh-M.jpg

    Times Square - Fleet Week

    http://mariaimage.smugmug.com/People...40_GvYkk-L.jpg
  • 05-27-2010, 04:41 PM
    megan
    Re: Great photo ops - NYC Fleetweek
    Cool shots Liz! I love it when my city is full of these people in uniform - so cool. I'm thinking of doing my hair in retro "Victory Rolls" tomorrow for the occasion! (Maybe if I dress like a nurse, I can get kissed in Times Square on my lunch break?)
  • 05-27-2010, 05:34 PM
    Liz
    Re: Great photo ops - NYC Fleetweek
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by megan
    Cool shots Liz! I love it when my city is full of these people in uniform - so cool. I'm thinking of doing my hair in retro "Victory Rolls" tomorrow for the occasion! (Maybe if I dress like a nurse, I can get kissed in Times Square on my lunch break?)

    Sounds like a cool idea, Megan. :thumbsup:

    As for the kiss.....hey! you never know! :cool:

    Liz
  • 05-27-2010, 06:38 PM
    megan
    Re: Great photo ops - NYC Fleetweek
    OH! And while you're here: Manhattanhenge
  • 05-27-2010, 07:43 PM
    JamesV
    Re: Great photo ops - NYC Fleetweek
    Very cool again, have fun....

    Can't wait to see pictures from both of you. Liz with your new camera should be fun, Megan as always I look forward to your pictures and now even more so with the outfit and hair do.

    James
  • 05-28-2010, 04:32 AM
    Liz
    Re: Great photo ops - NYC Fleetweek
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by megan
    OH! And while you're here: Manhattanhenge

    Wow! Thanks Megan. I probably won't be there by the time the sun sets unfortunately, but that's quite spectacular. :cool:

    Liz
  • 05-28-2010, 04:33 AM
    Liz
    Re: Great photo ops - NYC Fleetweek
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by JamesV
    Very cool again, have fun....

    Can't wait to see pictures from both of you. Liz with your new camera should be fun, Megan as always I look forward to your pictures and now even more so with the outfit and hair do.

    James

    Thanks James........I hope you have a good weekend....and get some shooting time. :thumbsup:

    Liz