Sunday, September 08, 2013

View from The Rock

Sunday, September 08, 2013   Gaz   13 comments

We are staying only a short walk from The Rockefeller Centre, so decided to take in the views. Whilst the most famous of the skyscrapers is The Empire State, you dont get to appreciate  it unless you can see it. The view from the Top of The Rock gives you a fantastic view out across central Park - more on that in another post later in the week, and also across New York to the Empire State and other famous Landmarks.
The Empire State Building in the centre of the picture.
Central Park


 We were surprised to see a number of Butia Capitata palms planted in the Channel Gardens outside the building, presumably they are potted and lifted for winter as I cant imagine them looking this good for long with the New York winter!






With the heat of NY and presumably ample watering the exotics look fantastic, the magnificent setting helps too!

 We will share other short "postcard" posts from our trip as the week progresses.

 Gaz

Posted in: New York , postcard
Location: Rockefeller Center, NY, USA

13 comments :

  1. Roslyn9 September 2013 at 00:42

    You guys really are true gardeners. No matter where you go you find beautiful gardens. It's a wonderful gift. Hope you have a great time on your holiday and your renovations are all done when you get home.

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  2. organicgardendreams9 September 2013 at 03:47

    How exciting to know that you guys are in New York! Hope you have a truly wonderful time there. But what can go wrong when you are in New York? Your photos taken from the top of the Rockefeller Center are just stunning! I also love the Butia Capitata palms planted in the middle of the city. So nice that someone cares to do that (and also gets them in safe shelter for the winter).
    Christina

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  3. gardenenvy9 September 2013 at 06:05

    Nice photos of the buildings and Central Park. The highrises make me think of dominoes! Jeannine

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  4. Sunray Gardens9 September 2013 at 11:17

    Didn't realize you were coming over to the US. Hope you enjoyed your trip here.
    Cher Sunray Gardens

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  5. Kris Peterson9 September 2013 at 19:15

    It looks as though you're getting the most out of your trip. Thanks for sharing your pics! My mother was born and raised in NYC yet I've never been there (unless you count the airport).

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  6. outlawgardener9 September 2013 at 19:23

    I'm enjoying tagging along on your New York vacation! Thanks!

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  7. Sarah Shoesmith9 September 2013 at 20:30

    I haven't been to New York for ages so I am really enjoying your photos! These urban green spaces are wonderful! Have a brilliantl holiday - you deserve it!

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  8. ricki9 September 2013 at 21:00

    New York, New York, what a wonderful town. Enjoy!

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  9. Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)9 September 2013 at 22:45

    I haven't been to New York in 25 years. I have no plans to go anytime soon so living vicariously through your photos is great.

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  10. Mark and Gaz9 September 2013 at 23:29

    Thanks guys! Enjoying our stay so far, there's so much to do. And so many green spaces nestled in between the tall buildings. Managed to visit Central Park too but only half of it as its colossal.

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  11. Tom10 September 2013 at 01:27

    I love the Rockefeller Center, it's probably my favorite part of NYC. Then again all you have to do is show me one Art Deco building and I'm swooning all over the place...so show me a group of them and throw in one of my favorite palms and I'm useless for the rest of the day.

    Great...now I'm jealous of your trip to New York

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  12. Heather10 September 2013 at 17:37

    I'm so happy you're getting decent weather while you take in everything. Thanks for letting us tag along!

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  13. Bom12 September 2013 at 15:54

    You are probably right about the potted palms. It had gladiolas when we went so maybe they change depending on the season / weather? Maybe someone from the city can enlighten us.

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