After ESB we walked about a few blocks to the Rockefeller Plaza. The Plaza boasts of a huge Christmas tree lit with a Swarovski crystal on top of it and each year the ice skating rink welcomes thousands of visitors to visit this place and enjoy no matter what the season is.
Date(s): December 25, 2004. Album by Karthik Nagaraj. Photos by Priya Karthik & Tripod. 1 - 11 of 11 Total. 306 Visits.
enlarge 204KB, 800x600 1 At the entrance of Rockefeller Plaza. Behind you can see the building and the Christmas tree so brightfully lit. Now you can see the crowd. No wonder all the other streets were empty!
enlarge 222KB, 800x600 2 On the other side of the entrance. Behnd you can see Sak's 5th Avenue lights. You must have already seen the video - if not go to the second album and check out the videos.
enlarge 231KB, 800x600 3 A more closer look at the tree and the Greek God. The tree lighting tradition dates back to 1933 which proved very effective during the times of the great depression and dark eras of war.
enlarge 191KB, 800x764 4 The Swarovski crystal on top of the tree.
enlarge 226KB, 800x642 5 The gold statue by the rink is of Prometheus, the ancient Greek God who brought new life to man by giving him the gift of fire.
enlarge 216KB, 800x600 6 See what happens if you dont shoot using a tripod in night mode. Tripod was not allowed but anyway I had my best shots before they announced that.
enlarge 119KB, 600x800 7 This building serves as the focus of Rockefeller Center, rising 850 feet and 70 stories in the air. It is home to the Rainbow Room restaurant, located on the 65th floor, and the NBC Studios, where shows such as “Saturday Night Live,” “Dateline,” “Conan O’Brien,” and the “Today Show” are taped.
enlarge 248KB, 800x600 8 Outside the Plaza heading towards the NBC studios.
enlarge 207KB, 800x600 9 The NBC studios - this is where Katie, Matt, Al and Ann do the 'Today Show' that airs every morning.
enlarge 259KB, 800x600 10 A shot at the Plaza from the NBC studios. Its right opposite the Plaza.
enlarge 207KB, 800x600 11 After the Rockefeller Plaza sigthing we headed out to Grand Central Terminal to witness the Laser show. The video of which you should have already seen in the second album - Panaromics and Videos. Do check it out if you have not yet done so.
