[Leica] Following in Nathan's Footsteps - Walking the Brooklyn Bridge

[r.s.taylor at comcast.net (Richard Taylor)]

Seeing Nathan's shots of NY and the Brooklyn Bridge on his recent visit 
reminded me that I had never walked across the Brooklyn Bridge despite being 
a native New Yorker.  Typical, though, right?  Awww,...  it'll always be 
there...  only tourists do that kind of stuff...   right?  :-)

So, as part of our Father's Day celebrations, my son and I walked the 
Bridge, starting in Manhattan.

Unfortunately, a few thousand other people had the same idea.
  
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/rtaylor/PICKS/NYC/P1010283.jpg.html
or
http://tinyurl.com/35g5acy

It was in the high 80s F but the sea breeze had kicked in so the walk across 
was hot but pleasant.  

http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/rtaylor/PICKS/NYC/P1010297.jpg.html
or
http://tinyurl.com/35bkpkx

The reason that the left lane is wide open, despite the crowding, is that 
it's the bike lane and New York bikers know no mercy.  I got clipped on the 
arm by one, and I saw a few near misses.  If I strayed into the bike lane to 
take a picture my son pulled me back, quick!

With all the heat, the water vendors did a good business.  

http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/rtaylor/PICKS/NYC/P1010306.jpg.html
or
http://tinyurl.com/35om52n

We saw three wedding couples on the Bridge, in full wedding regalia.  
Apparently, walking the Bridge after the ceremony is a Brooklyn thing to do 
(all the couples were walking from the Brooklyn side).  This pair had the 
largest party and came equipped with both photographers and videographers. 
 
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/rtaylor/PICKS/NYC/P1010340.jpg.html
or
http://tinyurl.com/26mtvyp

There were plenty of good views of the City, too.  This is a three-frame 
pano.

http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/rtaylor/PICKS/NYC/P1010322-Edit-2.jpg.html
or
http://tinyurl.com/2b8lrye

And, we reach the Brooklyn side...  How Sweet it Is!  Jackie Gleason lives!  

http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/rtaylor/PICKS/NYC/P1010342.jpg.html
or
http://tinyurl.com/23hq6vv

We had such a good time, we celebrated by walking back to Manhattan.  

GF-1, 20mm Lumix; there were many times I wished for the 7-14 zoom, but I 
wanted to travel light.  My aim for grab shots is awful and I needed the 
wider angle to get them.  I'm looking forward to the coming 14mm pancake.  

Sailing season is here!  Boating pictures soon.  

C&C always welcome.  

Regards, 

Dick