Going It Alone

Well, we have completed the A and C lines and now it is time to embark on a new adventure...the B line. Today, I go alone due to some scheduling complications. I must say it is a bit different doing the project by myself even though I had all intentions of doing this project on my own anyway it has been nice to have Lindsey along for not only the creative inspiration but also the comeradity. The day was perfect to be underground because it was raining, cold and windy above ground. I covered stops on the B line from 7th Avenue to Grand Street in Manhattan. I am very familiar with all these stops because this is the path I take to go to my jobs so needless to say I couldn't wait to get this segment and terminate the reminder of work. 7th Avenue was really nothing special and so therefore I decided to do more creative photography (as you see) and set my shutter speed in all different ways. When I proceeded to the Rockefeller Center stop I really enjoyed how this subway stop was turned into a mall-like atmosphere with shops and eateries. Paranoia hits me though because a lot of police and MTA personnel are around due to being such a huge tourist area and even though I am aloud to take photos in the subway I perk up suspicion anyway. Luckily no one said a word and I went about my business. The next stop was 42nd Street/Bryant Park. This stop is where I usually get off for work so needless to say I just wanted to take my pictures and move along. 34th Street/Herald Square was also familiar to me but I never noticed the spherical objects above. They are very bizarre and the realization of how millions of people go through that station and never look above to see them. These spherical pieces of art work look as if they are sitting upon a stool looking down at us as we go on with our daily lives of hustle and bustle. If those things could talk I am sure they would have tons of interesting stories. My next stop was Broadway/Lafayette. I passed West 4th due to covering that station on the C Line. As I exited the subway car I noticed an older man playing what looks to be a wooden handmade flute. He is always playing at that stop and to finally capture him through the lens was a great joy to me. This station is quite large in size due to a number of trains coming and going. The next and last stop on my journey was Grand Street station. This is yet another stop I am thoroughly familiar with due to work. It is right in the heart of Chinatown and is always busy. The artwork depicted in the station was a surely old and of subway trains painted in red. It reminded me of a toy train in a child's bedroom. This station definitely needs some renovations. At this point my journey ends and I head back uptown. Next week is the Brooklyn branch of the B Line and I am excited for that because we may be stopping at more beaches! This was quite enjoyable to write my first blog on this project and I am sure there will be some more on the way.