Moments. People. Places. Documentary Photo Blog. —- More Random: +Pinterest +Flickr +Twitter +Instagram       Copyright © 2012 Observe The Random. All rights reserved. Do not use or reproduce images without permission. Tumblr (3.0; @observetherandom)http://observetherandom.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcy0s1vAqD1ruzj9po1_500.jpg"/><br/> 1. Traffic moves slowly along Third Avenue in Murray Hill, two days after Hurricane Sandy. <br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcy0s1vAqD1ruzj9po2_500.jpg"/><br/> 2. Out-of-state mutual aid utility crews gather in Union Square to help Con Edison restore power. <br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcy0s1vAqD1ruzj9po3_500.jpg"/><br/> 3. Con Edison crews work to restore power in Greenwich Village.<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcy0s1vAqD1ruzj9po4_500.jpg"/><br/> 4. Commuters wait in line for Brooklyn-bound "bus bridge" shuttles in Murray Hill. <br/><br/> <p><strong>Sandy Nights</strong></p> <p>A glimpse at life in Manhattan after dark, following Hurricane Sandy. </p> <p><em><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70095565@N03/8152520559/in/photostream" target="_self">Observe More on Flickr</a></em></p>http://observetherandom.com/post/34950738595http://observetherandom.com/post/34950738595Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:09:00 -0400Hurricane SandyManhattanNew York City<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbv6fz7iwk1ruzj9po1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Ellie</strong></p> <p>Ellie Goulding performs a song from her new album “Halcyon” at Santos Party House in TriBeCa.</p> <p><em><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70095565@N03/8084891423/in/photostream/" target="_blank">Observe More on Flickr</a></em></p>http://observetherandom.com/post/33543192346http://observetherandom.com/post/33543192346Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:30:00 -0400Ellie GouldingMusicTriBeCaNew York City<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbv1mrvnpR1ruzj9po1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Designed to Move</strong></p> <p>From left, Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix, University of Texas School of Public Health professor Bill Kohl, NIKE Brand president Charlie Denson and <em>Mashable</em> Chief Strategy Officer Adam Ostrow discuss the epidemic of physical inactivity at the 2012 Social Good Summit at the 92Y.</p>http://observetherandom.com/post/33536787309http://observetherandom.com/post/33536787309Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0400Social Good SummitAllyson FelixPhysical Inactivity EpidemicSportsNew York City<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8of05agBu1ruzj9po1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Made of Iron</strong></p> <p>A male age-group triathlete crosses the finish line in Riverside Park right before the 17-hour cutoff during the Ironman U.S. Championship. </p> <p><em><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70095565@N03/7771115690/in/photostream" target="_self">Observe More on Flickr</a></em></p>http://observetherandom.com/post/29316107195http://observetherandom.com/post/29316107195Sat, 11 Aug 2012 23:59:00 -0400Ironman U.S. ChampionshipTriathlonSportsNew York City<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7ag5klgnM1ruzj9po1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> 1. Christian Bale.<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7ag5klgnM1ruzj9po2_500.jpg"/><br/> 2. Chrysler's 300S from the film.<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7ag5klgnM1ruzj9po3_500.jpg"/><br/> 3. A branded Greyhound bus.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7ag5klgnM1ruzj9po4_500.jpg"/><br/> 4. Crews on the "black" carpet.<br/><br/> <p><strong>Destination: Gotham</strong></p> <p>The world premiere of “The Dark Knight Rises” at AMC Loews Lincoln Square on the Upper West Side.</p>http://observetherandom.com/post/27387774364http://observetherandom.com/post/27387774364Mon, 16 Jul 2012 23:51:00 -0400The Dark Knight RisesWorld PremiereBatmanNew York City<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6tfq4If0P1ruzj9po1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Summer Slammed</strong></p> <p>Workers take a break from the near-100-degree heat outside of City Hall Park.</p>http://observetherandom.com/post/26728620070http://observetherandom.com/post/26728620070Sat, 07 Jul 2012 20:22:00 -0400Heat WaveSummerCity HallNew York City<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6o8j4sG7n1ruzj9po1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Oh, You Should See the Colosseum</strong></p> <p>Major League Eating president George Shea rallies the crowd before the start of Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island.</p> <p><em><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70095565@N03/7505476248/in/photostream" target="_self">Observe More on Flickr</a></em></p>http://observetherandom.com/post/26540315486http://observetherandom.com/post/26540315486Wed, 04 Jul 2012 23:45:00 -0400Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating ContestFourth of JulyFoodSportsConey IslandNew York City<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6o4kj0KuR1ruzj9po1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Oh, You Should See the Colosseum</strong></p> <p>Major League Eating president George Shea rallies the crowd before the start of Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island.</p> <p><em><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70095565@N03/7505487614/in/photostream" target="_self">Observe More on Flickr</a></em></p>http://observetherandom.com/post/26535592382http://observetherandom.com/post/26535592382Wed, 04 Jul 2012 23:33:00 -0400Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating ContestJuly 4thFoodSportsConey IslandNew York City<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6gn6g6j1E1ruzj9po1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>The Abyss</strong></p> <p>The Georgia Aquarium.</p> <p><em><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70095565@N03/7475974634/in/photostream" target="_self">Observe More on Flickr</a></em></p>http://observetherandom.com/post/26249197313http://observetherandom.com/post/26249197313Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:35:00 -0400The Georgia AquariumAtlantaGeorgia<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6gln1pDma1ruzj9po1_r3_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>The Abyss</strong></p> <p>The Georgia Aquarium.</p> <p><em><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70095565@N03/7475979858/in/photostream" target="_self">Observe More on Flickr</a></em></p>http://observetherandom.com/post/26247241800http://observetherandom.com/post/26247241800Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:01:00 -0400The Georgia AquariumAtlantaGeorgia<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6gkx4Bu1h1ruzj9po1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>The Varsity</strong></p> <p>The Varsity restaurant at North Avenue and Spring Street in downtown.</p>http://observetherandom.com/post/26246351929http://observetherandom.com/post/26246351929Sat, 23 Jun 2012 21:46:00 -0400The Varsity RestaurantFoodAtlantaGeorgia<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m600w0QVKY1ruzj9po1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>One Last Run</strong></p> <p>Skaters get in one last run at Nike’s new Lower East Side skatepark at the end of “Go Skateboarding Day”.</p> <p><em><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70095565@N03/7417688712/in/photostream" target="_self">Observe More on Flickr</a></em></p>http://observetherandom.com/post/25621753389http://observetherandom.com/post/25621753389Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:12:00 -0400Go Skateboarding DayNike Lower East Side SkateparkSportsNew York City<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5y6yawuBs1ruzj9po1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Downward Dog Days of Summer</strong></p> <p>Yoga enthusiasts practice in 92-degree heat during the Solstice in Times Square event. </p> <p><em><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70095565@N03/7411858660/in/photostream" target="_self">Observe More on Flickr</a></em></p>http://observetherandom.com/post/25551998605http://observetherandom.com/post/25551998605Wed, 20 Jun 2012 23:27:00 -0400Solstice in Times SquareAthleta Mind Over MadnessYogaNew York City<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5sqhiRoUi1ruzj9po1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>All Quiet on the Eastern Front</strong></p> <p>Reverend Al Sharpton (center) leads thousands in a silent protest against the NYPD’s stop-and-frisk policy at 110th Street and Fifth Avenue.</p> <p><em><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70095565@N03/7391810512/in/photostream" target="_self">Observe More on Flickr</a></em></p>http://observetherandom.com/post/25344881961http://observetherandom.com/post/25344881961Sun, 17 Jun 2012 23:45:00 -0400Civil RightsHarlemNew York CityReverend Al SharptonStop-and-Frisk ProtestFather's Day<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5fk9qEPpJ1ruzj9po1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>I Am Boricua</strong></p> <p>A spectator shows her pride during the National Puerto Rican Day Parade on Fifth Avenue and East 55th Street.</p> <p><em><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70095565@N03/7360007446/in/photostream" target="_self">Observe More on Flickr</a></em></p>http://observetherandom.com/post/24856814149http://observetherandom.com/post/24856814149Sun, 10 Jun 2012 22:01:00 -0400National Puerto Rican Day ParadeBoricuaLatinoHispanicHeritageNew York City<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5e4uorpt01ruzj9po1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Belmont 144</strong></p> <p>Jockey John Velazquez and his horse Union Rags edge out Mike Smith and his horse Paynter to win the 144th running of the Belmont Stakes.</p> <p><em><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70095565@N03/7356812378/in/photostream" target="_self">Observe More on Flickr</a></em></p>http://observetherandom.com/post/24801577261http://observetherandom.com/post/24801577261Sat, 09 Jun 2012 23:59:00 -0400Belmont StakesHorse RacingSportsElmontNew York<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5a3w6YJDG1ruzj9po1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>I Must Break You</strong></p> <p>USA’s Logan Stieber (right) squares off against Russia’s Akhmed Chakaev in a wrestling exhibition match during “The Grapple in the Apple” in Times Square.</p> <p><em><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70095565@N03/7350297396/in/photostream" target="_self">Observe More on Flickr</a></em></p>http://observetherandom.com/post/24656929449http://observetherandom.com/post/24656929449Thu, 07 Jun 2012 23:19:00 -0400Grapple in the AppleWrestlingSportsTimes SquareNew York City<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m58aycgmhJ1ruzj9po1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Ray of Life</strong></p> <p>A runner in Central Park on Wednesday evening during National Running Day.</p> <p><em><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70095565@N03/7161972955/in/photostream" target="_self">Observe More on Flickr</a></em></p>http://observetherandom.com/post/24588985097http://observetherandom.com/post/24588985097Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:56:00 -0400National Running DayCentral ParkSportsNew York City<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m54kwuMVjA1ruzj9po1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Barack on Broadway</strong></p> <p>Mitt Romney supporters march in front of The New Amsterdam Theatre with a large, inflatable elephant during the fundraising event for President Obama. </p> <p><em><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70095565@N03/7340118200/in/photostream" target="_self">Observe More on Flickr</a></em></p>http://observetherandom.com/post/24451117518http://observetherandom.com/post/24451117518Mon, 04 Jun 2012 23:41:00 -0400President Barack ObamaBroadway FundraiserRe-Election CampaignDecision 2012PoliticsNew York City<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m52mu551wo1ruzj9po1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Sea: The Final Frontier</strong></p> <p>The space shuttle Enterprise, being pulled by a Weeks Marine tugboat, sails past Brighton Beach.</p> <p><em><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70095565@N03/7332377312/in/photostream" target="_self">Observe More on Flickr</a></em></p>http://observetherandom.com/post/24378005160http://observetherandom.com/post/24378005160Sun, 03 Jun 2012 22:27:00 -0400Space Shuttle EnterpriseNASABrighton BeachBrooklynNew York City