Dear Dotty,
Over the weekend my cousins came to visit and we did some touristy things. I usually only see the tree as I walk through on my way to Anthropologie. I don’t like the touristy areas of Manhattan… they aren’t really New York to me, although I did take a few good photos.
Then I took them to Flatiron, Union Square, and the East Village. They’d never been, which I can’t even imagine… they’re among my favorite neighborhoods in New York. I wanted to get them to Brooklyn as well, but there wasn’t time. Oh well, guess they’ll just have to visit again!
Do you have any fun holiday plans with friends or family?
Sassyuptownchic says
NYC is soooo pretty this time of year. I love it! Thanks for capturing it. Love that skirt and the little ruffle girl. :D
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Caitlin says
Oh, my gosh. Everything looks so holiday-like! I can only imagine Christmas would be 100 times better in NYC. The pictures you took capture the spirit there perfectly.
Alex Elizabeth says
Hahahaha I don’t know about 100 times better, but everything is decorated and looks really nice. Makes you forget the cold! January and February aren’t nearly as nice– everything’s so dreary!
Dina says
I really like your blog, so I’m a new follower on bloglovin =)
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Lyddiegal says
The lights are just so pretty in the touristy areas… how can you avoid them?
I’m so sad I wont be making it to the city before christmas!
Although I don’t know what shoes I would wear… my toes haven’t healed yet from September.
Alex Elizabeth says
The crowds of tourists are what I try to avoid :P It takes forever to go anywhere.
You need some walking shoes!
dotty says
dear alex,
i love wandering the city seeing the lights at christmas time, so this post is right up my alley! and i am, once again, terribly impressed (slash jealous) of your night photography skills!
best,
dotty
Alex Elizabeth says
Hahaha thanks Dotty! It’s actually not too hard to get photos when there’s so much ambient light around. Shutter priority is a great mode to use for night photos.
brett says
great pics and that skirt looks so cool you are wearing
we wanted to go skiing over the holidays in West Virgina, only prob…
there is no snow…on to plan B
brett
Alex Elizabeth says
Yeah it’s definitely been rather mild this year. I’ve never been skiing as far south as West Virginia before. The season must definitely be shorter. What’s plan B?
Tara says
The city is certainly gorgeous this time of year…it’s my goal to get there next week!
Alex Elizabeth says
I hope you get there! The holidays are definitely a great time to be in New York.