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We Built This City
Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
New York City
New York City is well known for its many museums and cultural institutions. Many people overlook the wonderful street art the city has to offer such as sculptures, fountains, and murals. Williamsburg is one of the most rewarding places to explore in search of murals which are found all over the neighborhood. The murals are full of color and detail and are both new, old and many famous. With the turn of each corner, one is pleasantly surprised with discovering a new treasure. The murals have a multitude of subjects, everything from historical, social commentary, and comedy! It is a wonderful neighborhood to explore away from the crowds of Manhattan.
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Cherry Blossom Esplanade
Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, New York.
The beautiful cherry blossom tree-lined lawn that visitors to the gardens have the pleasure of seeing, once a year in spring.
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Corner Follies
While on my way to the Glass Museum in Kobe, Japan, I was confronted by this cheerful duo handing out fliers on the street corner. For what, I don't know--because I couldn't read it. But we sure had fun together!
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Ferry to Shrine Island
Just on the outskirts of Hiroshima, Japan, lies this magical island called Miyajima, considered one of Japan's three "most scenic views." Accessible only by ferry (pictured in the background at ferry terminal), the slow ride is well worth the detour.
While highlights include the famous red Itsukushima Shrine (pictured here) seemingly floating in the ocean at high tide, the 5 story pagoda, and climbing Mt. Misen, the beautiful, scenic ferry ride is as good if not better than the destination!
Beware of the enthusiastic deer that greet you when you exit the ferry--cute, but persistent!
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Portliner
Kobe, Japan. 神戸、日本.
Our hotel in Kobe was so close to Sannomiya Station that we could see the trains on the train tracks! This is the view from our hotel window, where we could watch Port-Island Line (Portliner) flit by. This boxy, almost retro-looking train, which connects Port-Island and downtown Kobe, was the first driverless APM system in the world.
Compared to most trains in Japan which are modern and sleek, the Portliner is definately old school! I rode the Portliner to get to Kobe Airport, located on an small artificial island, at the end of the line.
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Daphne Schlick has been a member since 9 January 2008 and goes by dreamrdeferred.
Currently in The Big Apple.
I am based in New York City--an incredible and ever expanding city whose diversity and energy constantly challenges me in the variety of ways it can be captured on film. I love energy and passion and intend that my photographs reflect even a fraction of my own.
