When you think of New York City, Central Park is about as iconic as it gets. The expansive park, today nearly one thousand acres in total, was established in 1857 and has storied history of decline and rebuilding ever since.
Raymi and I hopped in a Lyft on a hot and humid Memorial Day morning and decided to spend a few hours exploring the park. The driver dropped us off on the Northside of the park and we strolled South in the direction of Midtown and West 59th Street. The over arching trees provided plenty of shade for our journey.
“The making of the far-famed New York Central Park was opposed by even good men, with misguided pluck, perseverance, and ingenuity, but straight right won its way, and now that park is appreciated. So we confidently believe it will be with our great national parks and forest reservations.” - John Muir
Several areas of the park were breathtaking but one of our favorites was Bethesda Fountain, below. This section of the park has been featured in many films. You might remember the scene in the third picture down from the film, John Wick 2.
The talent of the artisans who created the bridges and decorative elements scattered throughout the park are incredible. Considering the sheer volume of decorative stone in the park there had to be an army of stonecutters employed. I hope I'm wrong, but my guess is they were likely paid a very meager wage for their work in the 1800's.
Considering it was Memorial Day here in the US, the following moment we captured seemed especially fitting. The timing couldn't have been more perfect for this photo.
Tap play below to see a montage of all of our pictures.
Yours in the Chain,
Eric Vance Walton
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