"The Kelpies" at Bryant Park

Andy Scott’s monumental sculpture “The Kelpies,” comprised of two 15-foot horse heads, are currently on display in Bryant Park (Sixth Avenue) in midtown Manhattan. The exhibition is part of the annual Tartan Week. “The artistry and architectural scale of “The Kelpies” pay homage to Scotland’s history, now creatively celebrated in artistic form for the modern day,” Scott says. His original 100-foot monumental sculptures, depicting supernatural water horses from Celtic folklore, remain in the Helix, a massive outdoor park and amusement area midway between Glasgow and Edinburgh. “The Kelpies" will be on display through April 22. 

Autumnal London Plane Trees At Bryant Park

Bryant Park is bordered in its northern and southern sides by tall London plane trees (Platanus acerifolia). These trees can grow up to 120 feet in height. These photos were taken at the northeastern corner of the park. 

87th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The big balloons soared between Manhattan skyscrapers this morning for the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. There had been some concerns about whether the wind could keep the giant balloons grounded, but the cherished tradition prevailed, although the balloons were flown lower. These images were made at the winter village of Bryant Park with the skating rink in the foreground. Happy Thanksgiving!

Le Diner en Blanc New York 2013 at Bryant Park

Last night, an organized mob of thousdands of white-clad picnickers descended on midtown Manhattan's Bryant Park for a pop-up dinner party. The annual dress-all-in-white event, "Le Diner En Blanc" is based on the Parisian party of the same name, which began in 1988 as a reunion of 100 friends when everyone wore white in order to recognize one another. 

Bryant Park Moves: Free Limón Dance Classes

Bryant Park offers free Limón Dance classes led by former and current members of the internationally renowned modern dance company, Limón Dance. Classes are being held at the Bryant Park Lawn every Saturday morning through September 7 from 10:00-11:00 AM. Classes are open to all levels and ages.

HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival 2013

Alfred Hitchcock's FRENZY was the film featured last night at the  HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival presented by the Bank of America. Released in 1972, the movie is a thriller in which an innocent man is accused of a series of necktie murders in Covent Garden in England. The Bryant Park Lawn was still wet last night due to heavy rains hours earlier so the lawn was closed during the screening. The free outdoor movies on Monday nights continue through August 19. The complete schedule can be found at the Bryant Park website. Last night, the top tier of the Empire State Building captured above from Bryant Park was lit in red and white in honor of Canada Day. The special lighting provided a gorgeous backdrop for capturing the event last night.

New York offers other free outdoor movies every summer including Syfy Movies with a View in Brooklyn Bridge Park and Rooftop Films at various locations such as Socrates Sculpture Park. 

Bryant Park's Citi Pond Skating Rink and Holiday Shops

One of New York's popular winter destinations is Bryant Park and its Citi Pond Skating Rink, Manhattan's first and only free admission ice skating rink. The rink is open daily until February 26. Aside from the skating rink the park has a festive holiday market that offers a wide variety of gift items including handmade goods, apparel, jewelry, decorative goods  and food. 

"Free Your Breasts, Free Your Mind" - Topless Day Rally At Bryant Park

Today is National Go Topless Day, a celebration of women's legal right to bare their breasts in public. A topless rally took place today in midtown Manhattan's Bryant Park. Topless women and men activists participated in the rally, including Moira Johnston and Holly Van Voast. The activists later on proceeded to Times Square. In New York City, it is legal to go topless. During the rally, This year, topless day falls exactly on women's equality day. The rally was organized by gotopless.org.