'Brooklyn Bridge, New York' by Tomasito

Brooklyn Bridge, New York, a photo by Tomasito.! on Flickr.

I was watching The Smurfs movie today and it made me really want to visit New York. I've been there once before and it was amazing. As I'd wanted to go there for so long I was really nervous it wouldn't live up to my expectations but it went above and beyond them. I loved it there. But that was back in 2000 (we even got to see the amazing view from the World Trade Centre) and it was just for a three night fleeting visit. I would really love to go again and explore the city more.

I love this picture of Brooklyn Bridge, which I've not been across but if course I would love to. Apparently this photograph is a vertorama-HDR composed of 19 photos. I have no idea how you would go about doing that but I must admit the result is a rather spectacular image.

'Bridge' by enfi

Bridge, originally uploaded by enfi.

I went to New York over a decade ago now and totally loved it. I'd wanted to go for ages and had built it up in my head to be a totally awesome place. I was therefore rather worried that it wouldn't live up to my expectations but luckily it did and it was such a fantastic place to visit. We only went for three nights which meant only two full days there. This was nowhere near enough time to explore all the things we wanted to although we did cram a lot into those two days. The hightlights for me include a trip up to the top of the World Trade Centre (I feel honoured), being in The Disney Store on 5th Avenue when it started to snow (it was so magical) and being unable to locate the Empire State Building (we were standing with a map looking lost when we decided to look upwards and ooops there it was!).

I could ramble on couldn't I about New York but I'd better show you a photo. Sadly I can't show you any I took as mine were all taken with film. I should scan them in one day. But I'm sure you won't be disappointed with this one I've chosen. Isn't this just an amazing angle to have taken a photo at? I also love how well the photographer has captured the evening light. Fantastic work!

'On The Street Where You Live' by Ronaldo F Cabuhat

On The Street Where You Live, originally uploaded by Ronaldo F Cabuhat.

I really like this photo. After seeing it for the first time I just had to keep going back and having another look at it. The trouble is I really can't say what it is I love about it. What it is that drags me back for a second look. But I am not alone in my thoughts. It has been viewed 13,285 times on Flickr, made a favourite by 349 people and appeared in 37 Flickr galleries. I therefore throw it open to you. What do you think it is about this photo that makes it so great?

'Take a seat, and examine your life.' by Joshua H.

Take a seat, and examine your life., originally uploaded by Joshua H..

I love the mood of this photo. The colour is fantastic and makes it looks really calm and peaceful even though it's a photo of New York.

Life can be so hectic. I think it's really important to find time to sit still for five minutes and just take it all in. And with a great view like this I definitely think I'd want to stay there for more than five minutes.