9/11/11…

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9/11/11…

I created this composite photograph in 2001. I took the photo of the little girl, a neighbors child, as a memorial service in the Northport Village park that September. I thought the photo as today approached, and recently went searching for it in my archives. It invokes the feeling that I think are appropriate for this anniversary. It is my hope that instead of spending today looking back, I hope that America, and Americans, will look forward, putting aside the intolerance, pettiness and suspicion that…Continue Reading “9/11/11…” →

MOMA Concert…

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MOMA Concert…

A few weeks ago we spent a Thursday afternoon & evening at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. We were pleased to discover that there are concerts in the Sculpture Garden on Thursday evenings. While enjoying the concert I thought to try out a new panorama app on my iPhone — Dermandar. A strange name, but a great app…and it is free. While the image posted here is a pretty standard panorama, visit the uploaded image on the Dermandar website, and the image is…Continue Reading “MOMA Concert…” →

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After the Yankee game yesterday we took the subway down to Chinatown for dinner, then walked up to Penn Station for the train home. I wasn’t carrying my Nikon, but I did have both my iPhone and Panasonic point & shoot. While walking up Broadway at 21st Street we saw a large group of bicyclists coming towards us. It was the 2011 New York City Naked Bike Ride. I pulled out my iPhone and took some pictures. They are a bit blurry, but you can…Continue Reading →

Enjoy Halloween…

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Enjoy Halloween…

I’ll finish up my series of iPhone photos with a fun photo of some friends dressed up for the holiday. I’ve enjoyed taking the photos with the iPhone — it is an amazing device, and the iPhone 4 has are surprisingly excellent camera. I’ll definitely post more iPhone photos when we take to the road with our motor home.

Cameras rolling…

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Cameras rolling…

What would a visit to Hollywood be without seeing something, however so insignificant, being filmed. On the sidewalk outside Grauman’s Chinese Theater was report from STYLE, whatever that is, was doing some type of a report — real or just for tourists, I don’t know! The Kodak Theater, best know for the site of many Academy Awards ceremonies, is adjacent to Gruaman’s and part of a shopping complex.Balconies at the back of the complex give view of the Hollywood Hills and the famous Hollywood sign….Continue Reading “Cameras rolling…” →

Characters welcome…

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Characters welcome…

Grauman’s Chinese Theater is a Hollywood landmark and attracts tourist by the thousands. Found scattered among the tourists are a many familiar characters — some looking for notoriety and some looking to make a living posing for tourists. Click on an image to see a larger version.