A look back at summer 2016 in NYC

Well, this morning in the Northeast, we woke up to freezing temperatures, so it seems like maybe its safe to say summer is officially over. If you are like me, the cooler temperatures make you happy! I’m not a fan of the heat, sweating, or shorts and sandals. Give me cool weather, sweaters, hot cocoa and snuggling under a blanket any day!

Anyway, summer seems to have left, and as I’m enjoying the autumn leaves, I thought I’d do a post and look back at some of the best moments this summer in NYC. I went to Instagram to find some of my favorite NYC photographers and some of the best photos they shared this summer.  Everything from the 4th of July fireworks, to Manahttanhenge (happens a couple times a year when the sun aligns with the grid of Manhattans streets from east to west and is a beautiful photo opportunity), bike ridging through the City, or just beautiful summer scenes.  Here are some of the best moments this summer:

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A photo posted by New York City📍NYC (@212sid) on Jun 23, 2016 at 6:15pm PDT

All I need to make a comedy is a park, a policeman, and a pretty girl. – Charlie Chaplin . 07.13.16 Monday night at the movies in Bryant Park, New York City . #agameoftones #artofvisuals #awesome_photographers #cbviews #citypicz #everyday_shooter #freedomthinkers #fantastic_shotzs #globalcapture #heatercentral #ig_color #ig_global_life #ig_great_pics #igworldglobal #igworldclub_cityscape #igersusa #inspiring_photography_admired #ig_americas #ig_unitedstates #main_vision #nightphotography #phototag_it #superhubs_power #urbanromantix #usaprimeshot #waycoolshots #weekly_feature

A photo posted by Gigi A (@gigi.nyc) on Jul 13, 2016 at 8:20pm PDT

A photo posted by SamAlive (@samalive) on Jun 27, 2016 at 9:47pm PDT

This tree looks like it has a beehive of ivy.

A photo posted by New York City (@gmp3) on Jun 27, 2016 at 11:31am PDT

Evening strolls around the West Village #newyorkcity

A photo posted by NYC (@itsneilb) on Jun 23, 2016 at 5:59pm PDT

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A photo posted by Javan Ng (@javan) on Sep 13, 2016 at 5:32pm PDT

City Nights

A photo posted by NYC | New York City (@nyc) on Jun 24, 2016 at 6:06pm PDT

Waiting along with everyone else, taking cover when it started to rain and staying out to capture this great view. Must say this was one of the best experiences I’ve had. #IndependenceDay * *
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A photo posted by NYC Joshua Martinez (@joshfromny) on Jul 7, 2016 at 2:56am PDT

Today the @nytimes is shadowing me all day for a feature story. Can’t wait to share it with you guys. #weeeeee #makingmyfatherproud

A photo posted by Fredrik Eklund (@fredrikeklundny) on Jun 19, 2016 at 8:54am PDT

This just happened 🌈🌆 #nyc

A photo posted by Tommy Gruffi (@tgruffi) on Jul 25, 2016 at 5:21pm PDT

Another shot of #manhattanhenge last week 🌇 #nyc #newyorkcity #sunset

A photo posted by Ariel Concepcion (@acestyles) on Jul 18, 2016 at 10:59am PDT

To add to this list, here are a couple of my own personal favorite moments this summer in NYC from my Instagram @NewYorkCityInspired

Happy 4th of July from NYC 🇺🇸🗽❤️ #NYC #newyork #newyorkcity #manhattan #chryslerbuilding #ilovenyc #newyorknewyork #4thofjuly #independenceday #nycity #i❤️nyc #newyorkstateofmind #newyork_instagram #nbc4ny #newyorkcityinspired

A photo posted by New York City Inspired (@newyorkcityinspired) on Jul 4, 2016 at 1:40pm PDT

Times Square looking lovely this summer ☀️ #NYC #NewYork #newyorkcity #manhattan #timessquare #ilovenyc #newyorknewyork #newyorkstateofmind #newyork_instagram #newyork_ig #nycity #nbc4ny #nyclove #summerinnyc #igersofnyc #igersnyc #newyorkcityinspired

A photo posted by New York City Inspired (@newyorkcityinspired) on Aug 17, 2016 at 1:49pm PDT

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed this post. I will work on making more frequent blog posts moving forward. This summer between some personal health issues and the loss of a beloved pet, my posts have suffered. I will work on getting back to it, plus I’m excited about the upcoming holiday season and sharing more of my favorite NYC moments. You can stay updated with us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter as well!