Gary Dunaier: Ticket to see the New York Mets v. the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field, September 22, 2009
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field as seen from directly behind home plate, 09/22/09 (IMG_9475)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: New York State Lottery and WFAN Radio tents in Mets Plaza (IMG_9478)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: the Mets' new home continues to evolve in its inaugural season - here, new (to me) photos of former Mets players adorn the lamp posts in Mets Plaza (IMG_9479)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: a Mariachi band greets fans outside the Jackie Robinson Rotunda prior to the game as part of Hispanic Heritage Night (IMG_9482)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: game-used bases on display at the Amazin' Memorabilia table in the Field Level concourse (IMG_9484)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: game-used bases from 2009 and 2008 (IMG_9485)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: zoom-lens closeup of a game-used base from 2008 showing the raised manufacturer's markings in the center of the base (IMG_9486)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: zoom-lens closeup of a game-used base from 2009 showing the raised manufacturer's markings in the center of the base (IMG_9487)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: "Puerto Rico" ad in left center has a "hole" in it - this is the window of the groundskeeper's office (note the missing piece of the ad sitting on the field) (IMG_9489)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: "Victorinox Swiss Army" watch ad replaces "Mets Foundation" signs in right and left field (IMG_9491)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: half of Bullpen Plaza was closed for a private party (IMG_9492)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: unusual view of the Mr. Met Kiddle Field, looking from behind right field with the Flushing skyline in the distance (IMG_9495)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: fans waiting to meet and greet Mr. Met (IMG_9496)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: here comes Mr. Met, on his way to the 2K Sports Fan Fest for his 6.20pm meet and greet (IMG_9497)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: Mr. Met can't wait to get to the 2K Sports Fan Fest for his 6.20pm meet and greet (IMG_9498)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: Mr. Met signs a baseball for a young admirer - note that you can see Mr. Met's signature on the ball (IMG_9500)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: the very first pitch of the game - Nelson Figueroa to Nate McLouth, a ball (IMG_9506)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: David Wright has to back away to avoid getting hit by a Jair Jurrjens pitch in this photo focusing on the portal and aisle between Promenade Reserved Infield sections 514 and 515 (IMG_9508)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: zoom-lens view of the National League Eastern Division standings as displayed next to the out-of-town scoreboard (IMG_9518)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: aisle in front of the Promenade Club (IMG_9523)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: obstructed view from Promenade Reserved Infield 509, row 5, seat 3 - ticket price $20 (IMG_9524)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: obstructed view from Promenade Reserved Infield 509, row 1, seat 1 - ticket price $20 (IMG_9525)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: Mets logos are now on the elevators (IMG_9527)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: employees must wash their hands before returning to work (IMG_9529)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: National League Eastern Division standings as displayed next to the out-of-town scoreboard (IMG_9530)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: view from Promenade Box 433, row 5, seat 17 (IMG_9533)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: view from Promenade Box 437, row 1, seat 12 - ticket price $28 (IMG_9534)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: view from Promenade Box 437, row 1, seat 12 (IMG_9536)
Gary Dunaier: Citi Field, 09/22/09: Daniel Murphy bats against Jair Jurrjens in the bottom of the 4th inning (IMG_9538)