3.01.2010
The Rabbit Hole.
On Sunday we climbed down a manhole on Atlantic Avenue for a tour of the oldest subway tunnel in the world. I loved watching the faces of those that had no clue what we were doing and hearing their funny comments - yet as soon as they heard what we are doing they wrapped to the end of the line to join us. I mean really, how often do you get this chance! Bob Diamond found the tunnel in 1981, he starts with the history and his personal stories from over the years - how he found it, some adventures in college and of course all the myths and rumors surrounding the tunnel - then lets us loose to take it all in. To add to the mythology of the space, when we got home all the images on my camera were gone. We looked at the photos at lunch then the battery died. The images disappeared too. After a quick freak out and the help from friends, I was able to get them back - I'll blame the ghosts, or the full moon, or perhaps the crazy weather. Whatever it was, I loved wandering around underground with nothing but flashlights. I highly recommend it! Check out Bob's website here. To see the rest of the photos, click on over to Flickr.
On Sunday we climbed down a manhole on Atlantic Avenue for a tour of the oldest subway tunnel in the world. I loved watching the faces of those that had no clue what we were doing and hearing their funny comments - yet as soon as they heard what we are doing they wrapped to the end of the line to join us. I mean really, how often do you get this chance! Bob Diamond found the tunnel in 1981, he starts with the history and his personal stories from over the years - how he found it, some adventures in college and of course all the myths and rumors surrounding the tunnel - then lets us loose to take it all in. To add to the mythology of the space, when we got home all the images on my camera were gone. We looked at the photos at lunch then the battery died. The images disappeared too. After a quick freak out and the help from friends, I was able to get them back - I'll blame the ghosts, or the full moon, or perhaps the crazy weather. Whatever it was, I loved wandering around underground with nothing but flashlights. I highly recommend it! Check out Bob's website here. To see the rest of the photos, click on over to Flickr.
Labels: atlantic avenue tunnel, brooklyn
12.17.2009
No retouching here. I made the bus driver stop so I could take a pic. Yes, he thought I was crazy too.
11.17.2009
Newton Creek "Nature" Walk
Using the word nature to describe this space is a very broad use of the term. I've rode passed the sign on Greenpoint Ave for years but only yesterday did I check it out. Architecturally speaking, it's really interesting. Squeezed between a sewage processing plant and a cement manufacturer (what the brochure calls Industrial Scenes) you walk down a long cement pathway to get to the water. They've created peek holes along the path so you can see what's on the other side, sewage of course. Inhale... aaaah... the sweet smell of sewage and a 30 year-old oil spill to make you feel one with nature.
Oh holy crap! I just found this article in the nytimes and they spent $3.2 million on this place! sigh.
Using the word nature to describe this space is a very broad use of the term. I've rode passed the sign on Greenpoint Ave for years but only yesterday did I check it out. Architecturally speaking, it's really interesting. Squeezed between a sewage processing plant and a cement manufacturer (what the brochure calls Industrial Scenes) you walk down a long cement pathway to get to the water. They've created peek holes along the path so you can see what's on the other side, sewage of course. Inhale... aaaah... the sweet smell of sewage and a 30 year-old oil spill to make you feel one with nature.
Oh holy crap! I just found this article in the nytimes and they spent $3.2 million on this place! sigh.
Labels: bike, brooklyn, Capturing the Empire, greenpoint, newton creek
11.13.2009
11.04.2009
Bring on the leaves!
When I was a kid I loved to lay in the field amongst the leaves. Pile em up. Jump on them. Hide and scare Mom & Dad. All of it! So when I saw these kids in the leaves it made my day. I left the house a little lost, unsure where to go or what to do. It's been since August without a job so filling the days is getting harder and harder, thankfully this is New York and there is always something, just need to walk that extra block and say hello. Next thing you know you have 40 kids around you, throwing leaves, laughing and putting a smile back on the face.
When I was a kid I loved to lay in the field amongst the leaves. Pile em up. Jump on them. Hide and scare Mom & Dad. All of it! So when I saw these kids in the leaves it made my day. I left the house a little lost, unsure where to go or what to do. It's been since August without a job so filling the days is getting harder and harder, thankfully this is New York and there is always something, just need to walk that extra block and say hello. Next thing you know you have 40 kids around you, throwing leaves, laughing and putting a smile back on the face.
Labels: brooklyn, fall, hasidic, williamsburg
10.23.2009
10.17.2009
Sal's Super Cuts
Everytime I pass the window all I can think of is these commercials for Italy. Sal was on his last cut but he gave me a second to take a picture. Would of loved more time. I'm not the first person to take a photo of his shop, above his chair and desk were some great portraits taken over the years. They don't make them like this anymore!
Everytime I pass the window all I can think of is these commercials for Italy. Sal was on his last cut but he gave me a second to take a picture. Would of loved more time. I'm not the first person to take a photo of his shop, above his chair and desk were some great portraits taken over the years. They don't make them like this anymore!
Labels: barbershop, brooklyn, Portraits
10.14.2009
They call him "chicky"
although he told me his name is Ryan. I'll run with that. Ryan is someone I've always wanted to photograph but every time I swing by with a camera he isn't there. So today, thankfully, there he was in his window, keeping court on Court Street. At first when I asked to photograph him he shied away, but then a smile appeared and photos of his 6 grandchildren were shown. He was a cobbler back in the day, still lives upstairs and every so often brings his chairs out front. The neighborhood has changed a lot over the years, but Chicky- he's still there.
although he told me his name is Ryan. I'll run with that. Ryan is someone I've always wanted to photograph but every time I swing by with a camera he isn't there. So today, thankfully, there he was in his window, keeping court on Court Street. At first when I asked to photograph him he shied away, but then a smile appeared and photos of his 6 grandchildren were shown. He was a cobbler back in the day, still lives upstairs and every so often brings his chairs out front. The neighborhood has changed a lot over the years, but Chicky- he's still there.
Labels: brooklyn, Carrol Gardens, History, Portraits
10.13.2009
House of Wax
In my quest to photograph something interesting today I made my way to the Pleasant Stay hotel. Sounds nice right? But no. It is not pleasant. It is a halfway house/SRO/?? for HIV+ men and women. I've tried before but no luck. Today there were some nice people sitting outside with information for the residents and they seemed to think most would be open to having their photograph taken - today, no luck. So around the corner I went and down into the record store. This is Israel and his collection of wax. I have many friends that would love to get their hands on this, for me just made me wonder where those 45's are? I hope they are still in the checkered box in the parents basement like I remember...
In my quest to photograph something interesting today I made my way to the Pleasant Stay hotel. Sounds nice right? But no. It is not pleasant. It is a halfway house/SRO/?? for HIV+ men and women. I've tried before but no luck. Today there were some nice people sitting outside with information for the residents and they seemed to think most would be open to having their photograph taken - today, no luck. So around the corner I went and down into the record store. This is Israel and his collection of wax. I have many friends that would love to get their hands on this, for me just made me wonder where those 45's are? I hope they are still in the checkered box in the parents basement like I remember...
Labels: brooklyn, fulton avenue
10.10.2009
10.01.2009
Don't be jealous..
There's a little event going on this month called The Brooklyn Fishing Derby - tonight was the start, all month you fish and enter your best catch for a chance to win. Now, I'm no fisher-girl but I do love a nice smoked fish. I'm going to try to get out there and photo a few of the folks but it's awfully chilly tonight, hope this isn't a sign of what is to come... Here's the link if you are interested.
There's a little event going on this month called The Brooklyn Fishing Derby - tonight was the start, all month you fish and enter your best catch for a chance to win. Now, I'm no fisher-girl but I do love a nice smoked fish. I'm going to try to get out there and photo a few of the folks but it's awfully chilly tonight, hope this isn't a sign of what is to come... Here's the link if you are interested.
9.23.2009
8.31.2009
A fishing story...
It started with 2 bikes, sunshine, some fishing poles and an apology.
Ended in laughter, burgers, friends and moonlight.
The only fish we saw was the bait, but I prefer my fish from cleaner waters anyways. -see the full day here-
It started with 2 bikes, sunshine, some fishing poles and an apology.
Ended in laughter, burgers, friends and moonlight.
The only fish we saw was the bait, but I prefer my fish from cleaner waters anyways. -see the full day here-
2.04.2009
If you have ever been out with me and my camera, you know I will inevitably take a photo of some garbage...
BROOKLYN GARBAGE - eyelashes
INAUGURATIONAL GARBAGE - cups
and hey - if you want to buy yourself a little nyc garbage, take a look here!
BROOKLYN GARBAGE - eyelashes
INAUGURATIONAL GARBAGE - cups
and hey - if you want to buy yourself a little nyc garbage, take a look here!
Labels: brooklyn, garbage, inauguration
11.17.2008
11.15.2008
I told you it's always an adventure! Last night while out with friends, we met two original Williamsburg folk who just happen to make their own wine - right here in Brooklyn. So of course I asked... and away we went. In a small yard house with a lower cellar, the grapes come to life. We cracked a jug and shared stories of Brooklyn. Smile. thank you!
Labels: brooklyn, williamsburg, wine
