Two of My Favorite Cathedral Churches in New York

Even though I am not a Catholic, I do appreciate the unique characteristics of Gothic architecture and cathedral churches. These are two of my favorite cathedral churches in New York. The photos were taken in June.

St. Patrick's Cathedral is a decorated Neo-Gothic-style Catholic cathedral which was built in 1858 and completed in 1878. Located on the east side of Fifth Ave. btw 50th and 51st St. in midtown Manhattan.

Cathedral of Saint John the Divine was designed in 1888 and built in 1892. Located at 1047 Amsterdam Avenue btw W 110th St. in Manhattan. It is claimed to be the largest Cathedral and Anglican church, and fourth largest Christian church in the world according to Wikipedia.

Michael's Birthday (8/17)

We Celebrated Michael's Birthday on the Polka Boat

The Building of City of Bay City

Freelance Musicians Playing a Polka on the Boat

People Dancing and Drinking...Lots of Fun:)

Sunset 1

Sunset 2

Happy Birthday to You:)

Michael bit his tongue when he was chewing gum...ouch:)

"Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Judy Garland

Somewhere over the rainbow

Way up high
There's a land that I heard of
Once in a lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow
Skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true
Some day I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me

Where troubles melt like lemondrops

Away above the chimney tops

That's where you'll find me

Somewhere over the rainbow

Bluebirds fly

Birds fly over the rainbow

Why then, oh why can't I?

Some day I'll wish upon a star

And wake up where the clouds are far behind me

Where troubles melt like lemondrops

Away above the chimney tops

That's where you'll find me

Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly

Birds fly over the rainbow

Why then, oh why can't I?

If happy little bluebirds fly

Beyond the rainbow

Why, oh why can't I?

New York Gay Pride, 6/29 2008 (Wow! What Are They Thinking???)

New York Gay Pride, 6/29 2008 (Drag Queens)

New York Gay Pride, 6/29 2008 (Costumes, Part 2)

New York Gay Pride, 6/29 2008 (Costumes, Part 1)

New York Gay Pride, 6/29 2008 (Faces)

New York Gay Pride, 6/29 2008 (Hunkies)

後院野兔 Wild Rabbit in My Backyard

Believe or Not! I accidently found a wild rabbit in my backyard this evening after coming home from the coffee shop. He (or she???) was hiding in rose bushes. I then ran into the house promptly and grasped the digital camera. I was extremely careful, patient and cautious to approach the rabbit for the best angle to shoot. I held my breath and moved my feet inch by inch, but at the same time I didn't want to scare him away. All I have to say is this rabbit was very friendly. He seemed he can perceive that I'm a good photographer. Nevertheless, I do think I did a great job of taking these pictures. Well, I guess from now on I might work for the National Geographic...hehe, who knows?