April 7, 2011

Manhattan Re-discovery - Is King Kong Back to the Empire State Building?

It's said King Kong has back to the Empire State Building after renovation.






















Does King Kong take a taxi ride?

















Is he having a walk in the cement jungle?

















Is he on a ferry?

















Or he has just crossed the habour?

















Oh, here's King Kong. Wait, it's only a picture of he years ago.






















Ar........... Teddy has replaced King Kong as the new master of the house?

April 6, 2011

Manhanttan Re-discovery - The Lion King

I felt excited to watch the Lion King, one of the most popular musicals. It's recommended to book the tickets at least a few days in advance to avoid disappointment. Lucky I followed the suggestion as I really saw some people tried to purchase tickets from the box office but were rejected.






















The musical was very impressive. Firstly, I love the encouraging story line. Moreover, the actors and actress were very devoted to their performance. Lastly, the pops were very colorful and lively.

















The whole theater is surround by lions. 






















Attention! Here's the King.

















Merchandize elements of the Lion King.

Manhattan Re-discovery - Financial District

This beautiful historical building was US Custom House and now serves as a branch of the National Museum of American Indian.

















Charging Bull, the hot American Model.

















Trinity Church where my friends' wedding ceremony held. The happy couple will have a new member soon. 

















A pretty old station entrance in one of the richest financial districts of the world.






















The Stock Exchange who rules the world is well protected.





The statute in front of the Federal Hall National Memorial is the first US President, George Washington.



Why not reward yourself after earning some profit from the investment market. 























The Equitable Building in the neoclassical style is a national historical landmark.






















Yeah, finally arrived the Federal Reserve Bank of New york. Hei, Somebody was looking, better not to be too excited.


Manhattan Re-discovery - Staten Island Ferry

I prefer ferry ride to cruise for the former is more casual and reasonably priced. Yet, it's partly true to the Staten Island Ferry for the it provides free services 24-hour everyday. The ferry is a perfect choice if you just wanna to say hi to the Statue of Liberty from distance.

The ferry pier is at the southern part of Manhattan.

















The pier looked quite beautiful from the ferry.

















Bye bye, busy Manhattan.


Ellis Island, once a prominent gateway for millions of immigrants to enter the US.

















Hi again, Statue of Liberty. Sorry I did not want to spend on security check.

















Where is where.


Ferry ride for human and wind ride for birds.
















What a Staten Island Ferry looks like.
















April 4, 2011

Manhattan Re-discovery - Once More at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

If you ask me where to go in New York, certainly the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) is on my recommendation list. Comparing to the MoMA, Met building looks more historical and cultural.

















A special exhibition at the time was "Haremhab - The General Who Became King". Haremhab was famous for his military and economic achievements. 

















Fragment of wall painting. Ancient Egyptians painted to record important incidents. 

















An art piece made of stone. Similar to the rest of the world, art was a mean of broadcasting religious messages.

















Mummy, a significant characteristic of ancient Egyptian culture.

















The Astor Forecourt with the round gate as entrance was a typical design in Ming Dynasty of China. The pair of guardian lions meant to protect the house.

















Inside the courtyard.

















Furniture in Ming Style.


Chinese Buddhism art in form of large-scale statute.






















The carved wooden dome, balconies and supports of this architectural ensemble were from a temple in India.






















Choir screen from tehe Cathedral of Valladolid in Spain was an art piece in the Medieval era. 






















Glass decoration from a church.






















A very decorative box probably belonged to a lady.






















This box was probably for a gentleman.

















Luxurious Boiserie from the Hotel de Cabris in Paris.
 
















Luxurious Boiserie from the Palasis Paar, in Vienna. 


Perseus with the Head of Medusa, a marble sculpture featuring a Greek myth made in Italy.






















Water, another large-scale sculpture that was likely a decoration in garden.