Orange Cone Madness
August.30.2004 : Along West 57th Street & 8th Avenue
This week is a good time to stay home from work or away from the midtown area. With the Republican G.O.P. Convention here this week, getting around is pure madness. The huge anti-Bush rally and the senseless sweeping arrests of the Critical Mass bicyclists, including bystanders, took place this weekend.
Miles of orange cones were placed to create lanes for Police and other emergency vehicles. Police presence is on every corner, even students were called for duty from the Police Academy.
If you want to raise your blood pressure or have a stroke, then drive around midtown this week!
August 31, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Defy Gravity
August.29.2004
We attended the Sunday 3:00pm matinee of Wicked and it's one play you should see if you ever get the opportunity! It was a full house!!!
August 30, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack
Long Forgotten
August.28.2004 : In a parking lot on South Street
It's in a parking spot and doesn't appear to have been ever vandalized. It makes you wonder if the owner of this vehicle is still alive or not?
August 29, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
The Right Light
August.27.2004 :East 34th Street in front of Barking Dog Restaurant
The Right Light by J. Seward Johnson Jr. I especially love the addition of the dog at the base! Very whimsical but serves a purpose for our four-footed friends.
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Rest In Peace
August.26.2004 : Amoco Station on Route 59 in Rockland County
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Inspection Time
Yup, my car was due for its yearly inspection. This time I'd remembered. Last year I was driving around for two weeks before I realized it'd expired!
August 27, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
A Day at the Museum
Spent the day at the American Museum of Natural History with my daughter, Samantha. We had to visit the "Frogs: A Chorus of Colors" exhibit, which Samantha just loved. Now she's asking for me to get tadpoles, better than the colorful poisonous ones!
August 26, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Let's Party
August.24.2004
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Menagerie
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Room For One
August.20.2004 : Somewhere on West 81st Street
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By A Nose
August.22.2004 : Hershey Park
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Going Down?
August.22.2004 : Hershey Park
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Ouch!
August.22.2004 : Hershey Park
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For Lost Parents
August.22.2004 : Hershey Park
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Get The Point?
August.22.2004 : Hershey Park
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Americana
August.22.2004 : Hershey Park
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Pooped
August.22.2004 : Hershey Park
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Ferris Wheel
August.22.2004 : Hershey Park
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What A Nightmare
August.22.2004 : Somewhere on I-78 East between exits 39 & 40 in Pennsylvania
This is what I saw for over 1 1/2 hours... red tail-lights! The congestion was due to a few accidents and construction narrowing down to one lane. We left Hershey Park at around 7:20pm and didn't make it home until 1:30am. A trip that normally takes 3 - 3 1/2 hours, ended up being 6 hours on the road.
BTW, don't ever stop and eat at the Burger King on exit 49A. Even though the sign stated that it closed at 11:00pm on Sundays, they were locking the doors at 10:10pm. After reluctantly let people in, workers were slamming things around in anger because of the additional customers. While waiting around for 20 minutes for our food, we witnessed workers that were cleaning the garbage bins and taking the orders at the register, make the food without cleaning their hands or wearing gloves. The guy cleaning up the tables and tossing out the garbage didn't even bother changing his gloves. Ewwww!!! Double yuck!!! At that point we asked for our money back and walked out.
We highly recommend the McDonalds at the Dorney Park exit!!! They were jumping with business and certainly didn't mind the late night customers.
August 23, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
By The Bay
December.07.2002 : Somewhere in Booth Bay, Maine
It was brutal and way below freezing when I got out of the car to take this shot. The waves was crashing up against the rocks and the spray was icy against the face. Getting back into the car, it took quite awhile before I got feeling back into my cheeks.
August 22, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Tranquility
May.31.2004 : Aquebogue Long Island, NY
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Mesmerizing
August 21, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Just Don't Kick Mine!
August.20.2004 : McDonald's on Broadway between 81st & 83rd Street
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Boris The Spider
August.20.2004 : Somewhere on West 81st Street
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All Service Drug Store
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Father Duffy
August.18.2004 : Duffy Square on 47th Street between Broadway & Seventh Avenue
Father Duffy (1871-1932) - statue by Charles Keck. A military chaplain and priest in the Times Square area.
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Yo, Taxi!
August.19.2004 : Seventh Avenue & 54th Street
Cabby by artist Peter T. Vario
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Hey Earl, Pickup!
This was truly funny. I see these two guys walking in front of me, both with phones to their ears. In unison they were looking at their phones, pressing a number, putting it back to their ears, listening for a sec or two, then repeating the process. This went on a few times until they went out of sync and doing the phone, button, ear routine alternately. They must've just come out of a very long meeting!
August 19, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Give My Regards To Broadway
August 19, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
My Country Tis of Thee
May.31.2004 : Aquebogue Long Island, NY
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Self Portrait
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That Knee To The Groin Move Sure Comes In Handy
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What Next?
August.16.2004 : Rockefeller Center
Advertising on the butt???
August 18, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack
The Storyteller
Columbus Park. It separates the old city court buildings and the heart of Chinatown. Growing up in the 50s and early 60s, my parents would take us there, my two brothers and sister. The fifth sibling, my youngest brother didn’t come into this world until much later. There are old photos showing my mom pushing us in strollers or us in our Sunday best playing or being pushed on the swings. I remember the part where the sprinklers were turned on in the “wading pool” and we’d wear our bathing suits and go running in. It was one way to cool down in the summers.
In 1969 I met Lily (my wife), and we’d hang out there with my brother and our friends. I remember the summers filled with old Italian men from the neighborhood, hanging around in groups on the benches. Talking and laughing. Some were playing dominoes or cards on folding tables. Others were playing Bocce ball. After a few years, we stopped hanging around there. So did they.
Today, Columbus Park is a magnet for Chinatown and its local people. Residents of all ages come here; moms pushing strollers, parents pushing their children in swings, teenagers playing basketball, men & women doing Tai Chi, groups of men playing Chinese Chess and a place for the elderly to congregate for some fresh air.
Everyday, a new generation is introduced to the park. Be they young or old. Having fond memories that are like photographs… snapshots of moments frozen in time.
I'm spotted!...
...busted! But with a smile.
August 17, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack
Whispers
August 16, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
For Idiots Only
For years my wife would always say to me, "You're such an idiot!" and I'd always wonder what she'd meant by it... until I finally saw this. She must've contacted Barnes & Noble to let them know I was going to be there!
August 16, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack
Like Father... Like Son
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Solid As A Rock
August 15, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Beach Pails
Coming back from the beach I found the pails, my daughter was playing with, like this. It's such a colorful shot!
August 15, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Proud To Be An American
August 15, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Little Ballerinas
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The Journey
NY is one of the states that collects a 5 cents deposit every time you purchase a can or bottle of soda. Most people don't return the empty can or bottle to collect their 5 cents deposit and just toss them into the garbage. To some people, finding those empty cans and bottles in the garbage is like finding gold!
Everyday you'll see them trudging through the city, rummaging through the garbage... rain or shine! Some people are nice enough to separate the cans and bottles from the trash, leaving them in plastic bags by the curb.
Every store that sells sodas, must take the empties and give you back the deposit. But, it sure isn't good for business if you get people returning the empties by the hundreds!
As a result, there are many collection centers throughout the city. Every morning they're lined up to get their money, even before the center is open.
August 14, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Gotcha!
If anyone could identify the couple they're shooting, I'll send you an 8x10 print of any photo of your choosing from my site. Only one correct answer gets the photo. BTW, I haven't the faintest idea of who they are!
August 13, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Where's The Action?
It's lunch time and it should be crowded around this cart, but it's not. Wouldn't you know it, three blocks later I walk up to this:
August 13, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Bucket Condoms
August 13, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack
Next In Line
August 13, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Do Not Disturb
August 13, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Anyone Listening?
August 12, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Making A Point
Poor guys, they're surrounded by garbage and next to dumpsters in the Hooter's courtyard. What's next, the landfill? The above title is the actual title of the sculpture.
August 12, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
My Nails Are Drying
August 12, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
What Bird?
August 12, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Let's Battle!
August 12, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack
I'm Ready to Serve
David Glasgow Farragut (1801 - 1870) - this is an impressive monument of a Civil War hero. You need to see the base this statue is standing on.
August 11, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
You Can Hide in My House
August 11, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack
I Pledge Allegiance to the...
It may sound morbid, but it makes me think about our guys coming home in flag-drapped caskets, fighting for the very freedom which this individual is enjoying. Very sad.
August 11, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Explanation...
Why am I taking shots of statues?
In April of this year, we visited my sister-in-law in London and I was amazed at the number of statues in the city. I decided to create a series called Sentinels of the City, which will feature any statue that is outside in the elements 24/7. To me they are like guardians or sentries!
August 10, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0)
Hangin' Out
After taking this shot, one of the saleswoman came rushing out with a stern look on her face. She eyed me as if I was stealing window ideas! Like a guard dog, she hung out front until I walked away.
August 10, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack
Hommmmmm...
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Confucius Says...
August 10, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Grrrrrrrrrrr...
August 10, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Down With Drugs!
August 10, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
The Morning After
August 9, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
I Wish
August 9, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Country Store
Our yearly trek to Masker Orchards to pick apples. I couldn't resist this shot while waiting for my wife and daughter. They're inside this old barn browsing for goodies.
Masker Orchards is located in Warwick, NY.
August 9, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Little Fishies
This is my 36 gallon reef aquarium that I'd started in September 2002. It was originally going to be a fresh water fish tank. My sister-in-law's husband, Ken, refers to it as my "maintenance free" hobby!
Photo Friday entry "prosperity"
Here's the definition of "prosperity" from Merriam-Webster Online: the condition of being successful or thriving; especially : economic well-being
Since my reef aquarium is a successful & thriving community plus it's a hobby that requires some money, I thought it would be appropriate for this theme.
August 9, 2004 | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack
