Saturday, July 7, 2012

Bird's- eye View

Recently I visited the Taj Mahal Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.  The Taj is a mega casino and hotel and it provides a great entrance to the boardwalk.  After having an enjoyable lunch it was inevitable the penny machines were calling; displaying novelty games that any gambling patron would have difficulty resisting.  Needless to say, the "luck of the Irish" was not with me that day, so I ventured high above the boardwalk where a secret area lets you observe the sights of the boardwalk, ocean, birds and vacationers.  As I took the following photographs I felt content with my "bird's-eye view," equal to the pigeons and seagulls flying above.

Walking, strolling, call it what you like, this was a beautiful late afternoon to enjoy.


For some individuals the famous rolling chairs provided the easy going transportation.


Mr. Sandman leaning against the railing was desperately trying to remove the sand between his toes, not an easy task because the sand is like Velcro to the body.  One thing for sure I hope he didn't put his shoes on until every granular was left behind.


Love was in the air.  It was pleasant seeing couples holding hands as they enjoyed the early evening.

At the end of Steel Pier there is a landing--take off pad for the helicopter.  The ride takes you for a view of the island, beach, ocean, casino facades, shops and activity on and off the beach.

 I assume this lady sees something of interest.  Is it a bird, plane, or something faster than a speeding bullet, or more powerful than a locomotive, or could it just be SUPERMAN?









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