Travel Thursdays // Times Square, NYC

I know my friends that actually live in NY hate Times Square. But I have always wanted to visit and I am glad I've had the chance 3 times! The first time was in 2004, on my first trip to NY, and in Christmas time. It was such a magical feeling of being in the place I had seen on TV where the New Year's Eve countdown takes place! The second time I visited was in 2007 on vacation for my 25th birthday - and when these images were taken. I will admit, back then I didn't know too much about my camera and am not quite sure how I even captured these images, but I'm glad I did! These are some of my favorites I've ever taken in NYC and I just love the colors and the energy I can remember and almost feel when I look at them.

2007 was my husband's first time there & I don't think he quite knew what to make of all the people running around and going totally different ways around him, but to me, I just loved the energy and busy-ness of it all. There are so many sights, and people, and bright.big.bold.lights! I especially love seeing the cabs weave all around, and how they manage to always dodge the pedestrians. In 2010, I had to walk through Times Square to get to a shoot, and actually was not too enthused about it. In the daylight it doesn't seem near as exciting, but rather very dull and gray. Of course, I know it's a tourist trap (and realize it more and more every time I go), but I am glad I have been able to see it for myself.