It’s hard to imagine that the Library Lions were ever unpopular (but they were—the public thought they were “squash-faced” and “mealy-mouthed” when they were unveiled over a century ago). I can’t think of a better symbol for the City. No matter how many times I’ve found myself in New York over the years, I always try to pay these guys a visit. Keep up the vigil, boys.
Ghost domes 
Twists and turns 
Home and away
Ha! Someone else who loves this kind of sentinel.
Should you ever find yourself headed to Honolulu… You must visit (and sketch) the sentinel camels at the Doris Duke Collection (Shangri-la) that guard the front door. It is clear that they are bemused by all the attention. Oh, and the collection is islamic art inside is pretty good too!
Cheers,
Susie
Thank you, Susie! I’m dying to get to Hawaii; whenever I finally do, the camels will be the first stop!