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Coney Island Valentine (Explored June 9/09)

Coney Island is full of ghosts to me. It seems completely out of step with the rest of New York City, like a remnant that won't go away.

 

We were here on an August afternoon. I remember the sun was warm and the breeze was soft and the air was full of the scents of hot dogs and suntan lotion and beer -- a perfect summer blend.

 

And then I saw these two. They were sitting there, looking out at the ocean together.

 

His arm is draped around her shoulder and I think I can say with relative certainty that, to him, she is the most beautiful girl on the Boardwalk. Still.

 

It's one an image that makes my heart smile.

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Uploaded on June 9, 2009
Taken on August 31, 2007