Imagine ~ Strawberry Fields, NYC

Posted on July 21, 2012 by marinachetner

Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us, and the world will be as one. ~ John Lennon

Above: ‘Imagine’ mosaic in Strawberry Fields, Central Park. Yoko Ono planted this green space as a Quiet Zone in memory of John Lennon.

Banner image: Looking onto Dakota Apartments, where John Lennon and Yoko Ono lived. On December 8th, 1980, John Lennon was killed outside the building.

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35 thoughts on “Imagine ~ Strawberry Fields, NYC”

Karen Johnson on July 21, 2012 at 9:08 pm said:

Very nice shot!

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- marinachetner on July 21, 2012 at 9:23 pm said:
  
  Thanks Karen It is a peaceful spot, despite the crowds
  
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This Sydney Life on July 22, 2012 at 12:16 am said:

That banner image is superb, M. Just love it!

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- marinachetner on July 22, 2012 at 12:41 am said:
  
  Thanks Syders, that makes me happy
  
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xinapray on July 22, 2012 at 12:27 am said:

Truly one of the best lyrics of all time. I love this post, Marina.

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- marinachetner on July 22, 2012 at 12:43 am said:
  
  Ray, thank you. The lyrics give a sense of peace
  
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  - xinapray on July 24, 2012 at 2:39 am said:
    
    And hope
Fergiemoto on July 22, 2012 at 1:35 am said:

Great shot! I like how you captured the splash of color from the flowers.

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- marinachetner on July 23, 2012 at 11:31 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much fergiemoto – it’s a lovely spot
  
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thesweetkitten on July 22, 2012 at 2:23 am said:

I like the contrast between the b&w of the mosaic and the colors of the sunflowers especially!

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- marinachetner on July 23, 2012 at 11:30 pm said:
  
  Thanks sweetkitten – no matter how I photographed it, the mosaic is the shining star even if it is black and white
  
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gabrielediwald on July 22, 2012 at 3:08 am said:

Both photos are amazing, perfect counterparts. I love the song, and I love the quote.

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- marinachetner on July 23, 2012 at 11:30 pm said:
  
  Thanks Gabriele, for your comment. It’s lovely
  
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roberto alborghetti on July 22, 2012 at 5:48 am said:

Yes, Let me take you down ’cause I’m going to Strawberry Fields…Forever!

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- marinachetner on July 23, 2012 at 11:28 pm said:
  
  thanks Roberto
  
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Chillbrook on July 22, 2012 at 6:03 am said:

A lovely shot Marina.

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- marinachetner on July 23, 2012 at 11:28 pm said:
  
  Thanks Adrian
  
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Food,Photography & France on July 22, 2012 at 8:09 am said:

Imagine – I’d forgotten about that tragedy. Great shot and I’ve put the music on.

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- marinachetner on July 23, 2012 at 11:28 pm said:
  
  Thanks Roger. There was a pull to this area over the weekend; glad you are listening to the song
  
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Helen Cherry on July 22, 2012 at 2:22 pm said:

If only people REALLY heard the words of the song and made every effort the possibly could to make them come true… there is only one race… the Human Race..

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- marinachetner on July 23, 2012 at 11:27 pm said:
  
  I hear you Helen I hope the world will start listening too. Thanks
  
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"Our traveling without moving!..." on July 22, 2012 at 5:41 pm said:

Great shot!

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- marinachetner on July 23, 2012 at 11:26 pm said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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jcsperzel on July 23, 2012 at 8:59 am said:

Reblogged this on Living in the Gray Area and commented:
One of my favorite places in NYC and this is a wonderful picture of it. Bringing a bit of life and summer to this inspirational and somber place is a wonderful juxtaposition of feeling; just the way John Lennon would have wanted.

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- marinachetner on July 23, 2012 at 11:26 pm said:
  
  I appreciate that, thanks for sharing
  
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Kristina on July 23, 2012 at 2:17 pm said:

wow, 1980ies!! one year before I was born Loving the banner picture!

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- marinachetner on July 23, 2012 at 11:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much K!
  
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S. on July 23, 2012 at 2:26 pm said:

Beautiful photograph. My favorite song as well.

Amazing!

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- marinachetner on July 23, 2012 at 11:25 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much – glad to share it with you
  
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pearlsandprose on July 23, 2012 at 2:34 pm said:

Beautiful image.

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- marinachetner on July 23, 2012 at 11:24 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much
  
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belgradestreets on July 30, 2012 at 7:30 am said:

Great image and quote, love it!

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- marinachetner on July 30, 2012 at 8:09 am said:
  
  Thanks! And I agree, great quote!
  
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