I’m in an Empire state of mind.
At least, I think that’s my issue.
Because I labeled every single one of these photos as “Empire State Building.”
Which is embarrassing, because they’re photos of the Chrysler Building.
Which, in case you didn’t know, is my favorite building in all of New York City.
There’s just something about the iconic feel to it that speaks to me.
And it fits so well into any conversation.
“Well, goodness gracious Chrysler Building, I guess we’re gonna have to hide that body!”
“Oh, Mary Margaret, Santa Claus is as real as the Chrysler Building.”
“Finally, I’ve solidified my plan to take over the world. Now all I need is the Chrysler Building…”
And my favorite, “when you wish upon the Chrysler Building.”
If I have any goal in life
It’s to impact the English language
(Well, second only to my aim of world domination),
Megan
Shine Like the Top of the Empire State Building
{ 23 comments… read them below or add one }
The Chrysler building is my favorite top, but only bc Mrs hannigan wanted the orphans to make that dump shine like the top of it….and I do appreciate a good Annie reference when I see one.
Awesome, awesome photos, Megan!
I’ve always had a bit of a crush on the Chrysler Building. Not sure it ‘feels the same way’ about me, though.
I could be wrong about this, but I think when it was built it was a huge deal to have the tallest structure, so part of that ‘crown’ was assembled inside and then raided into position near the end of construction (surprising the competition). I probably made that up, but it sounds cool, right?!
It told me that it thought you were cute, but there just wasn’t any chemistry.
Sorry.
And I’ll choose to believe your crown story, as I like to think it had its glorious tallest-building-in-the-world time in the sun, because I do know it only held the title for like 10 months until another building beat it!
Of all of the musicals I’ve played, Annie is easily the one I’ve done the most (seriously, I played it at least 2 times every year in high school). I still remember Katie Miller at St. Elizabeth’s Academy ad-libbing building names for “Chrysler Building” just to piss the director off.
Truly beautiful pictures. And when you wish upon the Chrysler Building, your dreams come true.
Um, wow. Were you in the middle of a gigantic swath of high schools, or did all the schools around you do the same musicals year after year? ‘Cause that seems strange.
And yes, they do.
It was a little bit of both. Annie, Once Upon a Mattress, Guys & Dolls, Kiss Me Kate, Oklahoma, Meet Me In St. Louis, and Anything Goes were the common musicals – seriously, there was always at least one high school near me doing one of those, and there was a large swath of high schools near/around me in North Jersey. As I was able to keep-up, musically, but wasn’t a union musician (I’d charge $40-50 for the entire run, where most were charging $100 / show), so I was actually in high-demand.
I also ended up playing Oliver, West Side Story, HMS Pinafore, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, No No Nanette (easily the most well-put-together show I’ve ever done), Grease, Fiddler, Bye Bye Birdie – but only once apiece.
Honestly, if there was a way that I could make a living only playing in the pit of different musicals, I would drop whatever I’m doing and do that. I enjoy it that much.
That does sound like a dream life! But really only the being that close to musicals part, because I can’t play an instrument, so the job part probably wouldn’t go well for me!
Oh my Chrysler Building stars…she is a beaut ain’t she?
I now have Annie music stuck in my head.
Weird how the poisonous gasses appear in these photos too.
Oh yes, poisonous gasses are quite apparent.
They willingly sacrifice the element of surprise to spread knowledge and thus fear.
(Quite dastardly gasses, those.)
Okay, spill. How did you do this, post processing? Stunning shots– magazine worthy.
Ooh – my deep, dark post-processing secret, finally revealed!
(Prepare to be disappointed.)
In iPhoto, I enhance, then use the effect of B&W, Sepia, or Antique.
Chrysler, Mary and Joseph … those are some gorgeous photos.
Now that phrase is going to overtake the country.
I can just feel it.
World domination sounds good
I would also have thought it is the Empire State building – just comes to show how I know things around the world :/
Those photos look amazing.
These are great. I thought the Chrysler Building was so elegant when I was in NYC in May.
I love these pictures – especially those with the reflection of the Chrysler building on the outside of the other building. It was so cloudy and dark that night – You did a great job to get them to come out so well – Well Done!
I always mix the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building up too. It does have a very classic/classy feel, though. Reminiscent of old Hollywood. Also, I’m crazy jealous that you saw the pompeii exhibit. My boyfriend didn’t want to go when we were in NYC, so I missed out…
You should totally force him to make that up to you somehow, because it was amazing! And stupidly, they don’t allow photography, so I can’t let you live it vicariously through me!
the fourth shot is my favorite! thanks so much for visiting and commenting on my blog ~ i love it when people share their favorites
i forgot to fill out who i am