Dens Corner

Been Busy was in Vancouver now in California

2010-05-30T17:33:00.000-07:00

Been pretty busy getting back in shape working as a few months gets you out of shape and forget things. I have had some time to get out and take some pictures but being pretty lazy here in California. Have shot some film but not a whole lot using the Ikota most of the time and have a Minolta Autocord that I am using some. We that pretty much up dates what is going on but hope to add some new picture to the web site so might check that out but long ways from being up dated.

On the Road Again

2010-05-21T20:56:00.000-07:00

Well I have been home and staying pretty busy and not taking time to keep the blog up. I hope to do a little better job while I am on the road and be able to share some pictures from my travels. I have completed a three part video that I have on youtube about replacing bellows on Isolette and Speedex models. Both of these are great cameras even though a lot of people will shy away form the Ansco Speedex models but these are very nice cameras and can usually be picked up at a good price. The Speedex models are basically just a re branded model of an Isolette. I don't care what lens it comes with you can still get some fine pictures from them. Actually I kind of like the Speedex R over the Isolette III because it was made for export to the U.S. so it is in feet instead of meters. Well check out the videos when you get a chance and maybe I will post them on here sometime soon.

Minolta Autocords perform Great

2010-04-29T20:11:00.000-07:00

It has finally come a time that I have to sell off some of my TLR's and folders. I just got a couple Minolta Autocords back from being CLA'd and shot one of them and as all Autocords I have shot in the past it took really nice pictures.

I have a couple folders and I put new bellows on and fixed the focus as most have bad bellows and frozen focus. Took these out on there little film test run and they really did well. One is a Agfa Isolette I with the Apotar lens and the other its export model the Ansco Speedex 45 with the Agnar lens. They say the Agnar are the bottom lens and the Apotar ids the middle to the Solinar but as hard as the Solinar is to find today I would say the Apotar is the top lens and Agnar second. For my taste they both performed well and really can't tell them apart I don't think. Who ever ends up owning either of these camera for the money I think they will be really happy. I have a couple pictures handy from them so will post now.

Busy working on cameras and not taking pictures

2010-02-22T19:27:00.000-08:00

I have 2 cameras loaded to go out and shoot soom shots and they have been siting for a week now. Been working on making a bellows for a Agfa Isolette 6x6 and then have a old Minolta Autocord torn down and rebuilding it. Waiting for some missing screws for it and then hope to get it back together. Finally did get around to making the shutter tester that I have had parts to make for a few months. No pictures but been busy and scanning a bunch of negatives over and getting organized. Pictures soon

Minolta Autocord 1958 Model great camera For Sale

2010-02-18T20:31:00.000-08:00

Well haven't posted for awhile and now I am at home and been here a few weeks. I came home as Elena has to have an operation so we are waiting for that. While I have been home trying to check out some cameras I have around. Elena and I went to the Charlotte County Fair and took a couple cameras with us. She sported a new RolleiMagic I while I took a Minolta Aotocord 1958 Model. The RolleiMagic performed really about what we had thought it might but she said very boring doing everything automatically.

The Minolta Autocord performed as the other Autocord that I have and enjoy shooting. This 1958 model sports the Seikosha-MX shutter, 1-1/500 sec, with LV, Synchr.X-M-F and the usual great Rokker lens 75mm. This camera is in great shape and wow takes great pictures. Check out a few more pictures taken with this camera on my Flickr site and Minolta 209024. Will have some more white ups on some more cameras hopefully here in the near future. This camera is for sale if any one is interested drop me an email.

No pictures today no time to take

2010-01-20T19:20:00.000-08:00

Well my work day started out early today as the site I had to visit was almost a 4 hour drive. I left early with the idea to get out early and head back and be at the hotel before dark. Well that part went well I left at 6:30am and got there OK and got done early and so headed out and on schedule to be at the hotel before dark. Couple hours down the road and raining but has all day so that was expected. About 2 hours to go and get to Interstate 5 south and now the road is closed because of snow. They have no idea when it will be opened and it must have started snowing shortly after I went through this morning. Well now I can get a hotel and hope it will be clear early morning or take another route. I have work tomorrow so decided best to take another route. Well this route is heading east and back over some mountains and through the high desert. This is a long ways and it was snowing in the mountains but here it is not the elevation that it is in the other pass so not too bad. Does it snow in the high desert; well I will say I had heard it can but today I saw that it does. Well anyway after lots of miles and rain, snow and getting dark I finally made it to the hotel. Only took about 7 hours for the return trip so have a pizza ordered and going to take it easy.

Today just a day of staying in

2010-01-17T19:13:00.000-08:00

Well stayed in today and developed all the film that I had taken not really all that much. Today the rain started and supposed to rain all week. So not much else going on a couple pictures of my darkroom and sorry about the focus on the one. It is laundry day and will start that here before to long that is always fun!

Just a day off taking pictures

2010-01-16T20:52:00.000-08:00

Well was a pretty nice day to get out and take some pictures. Started the morning off taking a few pictures at a surfing competition. It was from small kids on up to teenagers I think is what it was. Got a few good pictures and about as good as I can do with the lens that I have with me. I did take a few film pictures and a couple 4x5 so will be interesting how those turn out.
From the surfing competition I headed to the mountains and what do they do there they ride dirt bikes. I saw this place going to work one day and new I wanted to come back on the weekend. Had a nice time meet with another photography and he kind of showed me the ropes as to a couple good spots to locate and get some pictures. Here I took a few film pictures and these too will be interesting on how they might turn out. I might stay in tomorrow and develop pictures not real sure have Monday off and supposed to start raining for a few days so if nice might go some place. These guys on the dirt bikes enjoyed cameras and would do what they could to provide great pictures.

Not much going on today

2010-01-15T21:03:00.000-08:00

Not much going on today did go for a ride and took a few pictures. The main thing I wanted to add to day is a link to a Ventura Newspaper.
http://www.vcstar.com/photos/galleries/2010/jan/15/photos-day/7060/

Just a couple quick pictures

2010-01-13T20:52:00.000-08:00

Well got back from work a little late and by the time I do a few things time to go to bed. I just wanted to share a couple pictures I did take today just to show a little of my 1 1/2 hours to work today. The first picture I took before I left for work and spent a few minutes at the beach. Second picture I took right after getting out of work about 2 miles from where I was working. Pretty big contrast as to what an 1 1/2 drive can do. I am not sure it wasn't going to snow in the mountains that you see which was only another short drive to be in the snow.

Down to the beach this morning

2010-01-12T09:41:00.000-08:00

Well went down to the beach to take a few pictures and really nothing special but took a couple. Will head for work here in a little bit probably about 11 or so. Here is a picture down at the pier.

Today was Travel Day

2010-01-10T20:11:00.000-08:00

Well I haven't kept up doing much posting for a few days but taking care of my cold and trying to take some pictures. I did actually stay in all day Saturday but was busy developing some 4x5's that I had taken. I do have some film I need to do and I stopped off at a guys house in Hollywood on the way to Ventura Beach to pick up some items I hope will make developing film a little easier. Maybe more on that when I give it a try. I did go up in the mountains for a bit on my way so I could at least say I was in the snow. There were hundreds and hundreds of people out snow boarding and what they do in the snow. Since I was still trying to take care of my cold I did wear a long sleeve shirt and was plenty warm. I took some pictures but didn't mess around too long as I had told the guy in Hollywood I would be there about 1 but still pretty much took all I wanted. This picture is from today. Will try to get some from the beach sometime this week.

Fighting cold but did do some pictures

2010-01-06T18:49:00.000-08:00

Well had a pretty good day at work and took some pictures before work and some after. Tried to get some sunset but not all that great. Took a few 4x5 but don't feel like developing them tonight but I will have to tomorrow night as I need the holders for going to the Joshua Trees Friday. Well here are a couple pictures and will try to make it an early night on the computer and just watch some TV.

Some quick Shots before going to work!

2010-01-05T21:10:00.000-08:00

Well tried to get a little time in as it is very difficult after work so got a few pictures. Loaded up the 4x5 holders tonight so all ready and in hopes to maybe get a few pictures tomorrow using the 4x5. I will develop them here at the hotel but sad because I will not be able to get them scanned and share any if they are pretty good. We anyway I have caught a cold in the 3 days I have been here and nose is running like crazy so will call it a night here soon. Hope you enjoy the pictures.

California

2010-01-04T21:02:00.000-08:00

Well hope everyone had nice Christmas and New Years, can't believe it has been since the 10th December my last post. Well have been home for the holidays and did a lot of film developing and even got time to do some print enlargements that were pretty good. Well any way I am here in California in the mountains a little right now and pretty nice. Had long day at work but got a few pictures before work that I will share and hope to get some more tomorrow so check back.

Cold Cold Cold in Washington

2009-12-10T17:15:00.000-08:00

Well here I am in Seattle where they are going through record lows. Everyone had been telling me how much rain they get in December and to there surprise they are getting this cold. I am surviving this and when I got off work today I headed to Port Angeles but was only about 1 1/2 hours from where I was working. I got a hotel and will get up early in the cold and go to Crescent Lake with some hopes maybe get some pictures. From there will head over to Forks and visit a couple beaches (yes in cold weather) with hopes there will be some good sun and get some pictures there. I haven't decided if I will head back late that night or stay over and do something the next day. Good chance I will head back not really knowing what to expect with the weather. Hope to head to Mt. Rainier maybe Saturday or Sunday. Been staying busy trying to build another web site which is coming along but lots to do.

After Thanksgiving took a 3 day road trip

2009-11-29T17:07:00.000-08:00

Well been traveling for the last 3 days about 650 miles probably total. Went with the idea of checking out lighthouses and just getting away from the hotel. Well away from one and check out a couple different hotels. Me I figure it just a bed and stay at the cheapest I can find and did pretty well. Well will try to write more of the trip over the next few days and weather was not bad taking some pictures in the rain and had cloud cover the whole trip. Here is some thing I found today driving around Port Angeles.

Working and not any Photography

2009-11-23T19:21:00.000-08:00

Well haven't been out doing any photography since Elena has left but hope to. Since my plans of going home for a few days has changed to staying here in Seattle and working an extra day. Been raining most days so hasn't been that great for photography but I did go for a drive and picked up a pretty nice Rolleicord Va in pretty nice condition. Has a stuck shutter but for the price I picked it up I could afford to send it out and get it repaired and checked out. Looking forward to getting it back and doing some film with it sometime soon I hope. Here are a couple of pictures I took while Elena and I were out at Whidby Island. Hope to get some more up sometime soon since I will have lots of time but hope to get out and do some more.

The Day in Rainy Seattle

2009-11-15T18:49:00.000-08:00

Well today the weather was much more like winter in Seattle as had rain most of the day. It was not a hard rain and was just on off but a lot more on but never really a hard rain. So today we spent the day in a light rainy Seattle but still able to do photography. The sky's are not going to be the greatest and just a dull gray but Washington does offer some of the greatest cloud formations I have ever seen but not today. So Elena is wrapping up her stay in Seattle and was really a great success as every minute we had was spent seeing as much as we could and doing photography. Weather was really great and cooperative for this time of the year and did not try to go see Mt Rainier as snow has hit some of the lower elevations and I don't think we could have went very far. Well for Elena's last day one more photo of hers will be displayed to enjoy and as you will see we did visit the Space Needle today.

Returned from weekend get away

2009-11-15T08:08:00.000-08:00

Well we have returned from Whimbey Island and really was a good little get away. The B&B we stayed at was really wonderful and the things we did get to visit was very nice. As most places you never have as much time as you would like to have to do things but still very nice. We got back about 6 last night and little tired from the trip. Today rain in Seattle so we are probably going to go to Pikes Market and walk there a bit. Will leave with a picture from Elena and our breakfast table at the B&B.

Elena and I take off for the weekend

2009-11-13T19:45:00.000-08:00

Well been having pretty good weather while Elena has been here actually some sunshine and not much rain. We took off for a couple days to go to Whimbey Island and got a early start and on the ferry by 6:30. It was raining and cold when we left the Seattle area and got on the ferry and when we got on the island the rain had really eased up. Before too long the sun was out and really a nice day except still really windy and cold. So we had a pretty good day of taking pictures and spending the night at the Anchorage Inn bed and breakfast and nice people who own it. Walked down the hill a block and had dinner in the towns busy bar it looked like that the locals seem to enjoy. Figured had to be good food it stayed packed all the time. Well will do some more photography tomorrow and will get back to my home hotel tomorrow evening sometime. Could write much more as we had great time but it also tires one very much so this is it. Well I did take lots of pictures but today we are putting on one of Elena's.

Work and Computer problems keep me busy

2009-11-12T10:43:00.000-08:00

Well had a computer crash on me and been working on that in all my spare time and after much time I think pretty much back up and going. One last late night last night seems to have me back online and everything working OK and all files are well. Hope to get some new pictures up sometime soon but Elena and I will be taking a weekend travel trip beginning Friday and will return late Saturday hopefully with lots of great photos. All goes well hope to get back to Mt. Rainier Sunday weather permit and so far weather very nice. Well I nee to get ready to go to work hopefully for an nice and easy day.

Snoqualmie Falls outside of Seattle

2009-11-05T20:16:00.000-08:00

Well been pretty busy working the past couple days but did get a chance to run past the Snoqualmie Falls. Pretty nice falls and in pretty much a residential or business area but easy to get to for most people. There is a lower area that I did find but didn't really take any time to do any photography. The upper area has a viewing plat form that is out over the cliff and for me to do photography from it was a feat as my fear for heights is pretty good. While other people are standing there just looking over the edge I was busy shooting pictures. I did have the faith full Rolleicord III with me so hope got a few good black and whites while there. Will make it to the lower are sometime but will take Elena there when she gets here. Well here is a picture of the falls and have some shots on Flickr to check out so click over there also.

The day off and off to Mount Rainier

2009-11-03T19:00:00.000-08:00

Well took off early this morning about 7 and visibility was not good to say the least. I was driving about 1/2 hour and began wondering if I should just call it off as I am thinking will never see the mountain. Then I thought well not doing anything else so just go for a drive. Then as I got closer to the mountain things started clearing off. Temperature was even getting to be pretty good and so up and away into the mountains. I just get into the park and here come 4 or 5 deer coming down the road so really a treat to see. Can't say I didn't get cold at times but just had sweatshirt on so could expect that. Was a great day in the mountains as they must have had snow just a week ago as snow piles were all around along the road. I took lots of film pictures but worry a bit about them as not real sure about the light but will see someday how they turned out hopefully a few good ones. I took the Rolleicord III and the Koni-Omega Rapid so hope for some good ones. Posted is a picture from today and I will hopefully get some more posted on Flickr so just click on that and check them out.

Beautiful cool sunny day in Seattle

2009-11-01T15:55:00.000-08:00

Well I gad to decide what to do today and I decided to go down to the Pike Place Market down in Seattle. I did call and check on Mt. Rainier and see how weather was if could get there with out chains on the tires. Things were OK to go there snow still at higher elevations but I was little tired so chose staying closer and going into Seattle. I took lots of film pictures and some digital when I went on a drive down around the water. In all had a good day saw lots and like I said weather just wonderful. The picture I am posting well makes me wonder if I made the right decision on where I should have went today.

Old Omega Rapid Camera with 6x7 format

2009-10-30T14:27:00.000-07:00

Well getting ready to head for Seattle early in the morning so kind of just taking it easy. Thought I would finally get a picture of the Omega Rapid that I got not too long ago. I shot it here in Huntington Beach a little bit but still the Rolleicord getting the bulk of the film being shot. I probably didn't really shoot as much as I should have while here probably more sunsets but maybe another time hopefully. I am putting a few shots I took with the Omega on the Flickr site to be viewed. They are shots I took around the house before I left for California to see how the camera was working to see I if I could take it along on the trip. Only a couple days off just had to shoot film then develop and see what I thought as stay or go. Well I did bring it along as you read above that I used some here. Maybe it will get more use in Settle and probably will shoot a couple of slide film with it just to see how it does. Check out the shots of the Omega at the Flickr site.

Windy and cool here in So Cal

2009-10-28T20:45:00.000-07:00

Well haven't really been doing any photography this week pretty much just work and resting. Only be here a few more days before heading to Seattle so hope to get some evening shots in tomorrow and have Friday off and hope to do some local beach stuff then. Hope the weather settles a little been windy and just to windy for taking pictures. Posting a picture from last Sunday out driving around and it is at Luguna Beach some miles down the road from Huntington. Hope to have some more new stuff soon and really looking forward to the cold in Seattle but should be some really good photo shoots

Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive

2009-10-24T20:15:00.000-07:00

Well went into Beverly Hills today and stopped down on Rodeo Drive and walked around a bit. Not much really there and I wish I had walked around a bit farther out and seen some of the sights of Beverly Hills but know a little more if I ever make it back I will know what to do. After that went to Freestyle Photo shop and picked up some film and this is a really nice place wish had one of these around home. Then since this was in Hollywood drove around a bit and down Hollywood Blvd but so many people I didn't stop any place to take pictures so bottom line didn't really take to many today. I will include one that I did take and this is about the only digital picture I took. I am going to guess everyone should recognize it.

Went to the Mountains and Big Bear Lake

2009-10-23T20:45:00.000-07:00

Took off work a little early and went to the mountains and Big Bear Lake. Took some pictures and drove around a bit and drove through Apple Valley on the way home. Had little more energy today so must be coming around from the time change. Went to the beach when I got back just as the sun was setting and took some pictures there. I will post a couple pictures from the beach and maybe get around to some mountain pictures later on.

Can't really decide what I am going to do tomorrow probably go to the beach early and shoot some pictures then thinking just thinking maybe go into Beverly Hills and shoot some pictures on Rodeo Drive. Well guess I will decide tomorrow who knows might get tired from this energy today and have to take a nap.

Jet Lag and time change how long?

2009-10-21T18:46:00.000-07:00

Well been in LA for 4 days and when it gets to be 6 I am ready for bed and tired before that time even but have not problem getting up at 6. Well hopefully I get some energy here before to long and get some pictures before I leave. Hoping to get off a little early Friday and maybe take some and might try to in the morning on the way to work.

Well any way I am putting a picture up that was taken in New York in the park the weekend before I left. I did manage to develop a few rolls the few days I was home and this was taken using a older Yashica Mat with the Yashinon lens. The film was TMax 100 and was developed in TMax developer. Doesn't the dog remind you of the dog in Men in Black II with the way he is sitting so nicely. Right after the shot I got just a little close and he was all excited hoping for some petting and so he got it.

California surf boards, hot rods and choppers

2009-10-18T14:06:00.000-07:00

Well some things never change over the years and still surfers and hot rods of all kinds and choppers you just don't see everywhere. No sunshine but still out surfing in the cool weather. The trip across the U.S. was nice you could see the earth all the way the different terrain the mountains were wonder full. Coming into to L.A. of coarse getting lower with mountains all around and just wonderful view and ahead you see thick cloud cover and yes this is L.A. Well staying right on the ocean just a walk across Pacific Coast Blvd and at the beach. I am going to rest a bit then might go and maybe take some pictures but it is so over cast I don't know but first a little rest.

Home sweet home short stay

2009-10-17T18:04:00.000-07:00

Well I made it home and before I made it home I said I would go to Seattle, Washington November 1 and return on the 24th. Then on the way home from the airport I get a phone call and ask if I could go to L.A. the 18th and be home by the weekend for a little weeks vacation before going to Washington. OK I am going to L.A. and leaving first thing in the morning and now going to work 2 weeks there and then go to Washington from there. Just didn't seem like a good idea to fly out, back and then out again then back so best to just stay out.
I did get to see a new camera while I was home and shot a couple quick rolls to make sure everything was ok. It seems to be and will be making the trip with me and will be leaving the Bronica home for this trip. So this trip will be going with the Canon 30D and with the good old Rolleicord III that is always great and final one making the trip first time out will be the Omega Rapid with 90mm and 60mm lens.
Well check the Flickr and see the new additions and check back and see what is up this trip out west. Should be fun great weather of California and the great weather of Washington.

Heading Home feels Little Strange

2009-10-14T16:54:00.000-07:00

Well the work here in NY has finally come to an end for me. After living in a hotel for the most of the year and not being home for almost 6 months it really feels kind of strange finally going home. It is going to be nice to finally be home and get some film work done. I have so much built up will take a long time to get what I would like done. Then I would like to get out and take some pictures around Florida also but will get it done someday. I also have some cameras laying around that I have never seen that I hope to work on and get a chance to shoot some pictures with. Well lots of things to do it will be nice to finally get home for awhile. Will keep posted and try to show some pictures of what I am up to. Don't forget to click over on the Flickr pics have been adding some new photos over there.

Lazy over the Weekend

2009-10-05T17:34:00.000-07:00

Well didn't really do to much over the weekend it was to be rainy and lousy Saturday so just stayed in. Sunday got little lazier and really didn't feel like going out but thought I should. So the should won out and went to Brooklyn just across the bridge from Staten Island into Brooklyn. I always liked this area when I passed by going to other job sites. This is where I had planned on going so went there and spent like 3 hours walking around. This is a spot where ships anchor and wait to go into port I guess. I think the just go down a little ways to a port off Staten Island but not really sure just looks like maybe this would be it. Took some pictures of the bridge and a few others nothing really great and shot some film using the Rolleicord and a Omega 100 I just got to give a try. Here is a picture of one of the ships I always like seeing these big boats.

Working in New Jersey lately and getting cold

2009-10-02T18:08:00.000-07:00

Well not much going on lately just work and that being in Jersey these days. Today being Friday I did go to Brooklyn to work and coming out of the bank around 3pm give or take a little thinking of what I might have for supper tonight. Walking to the subway I passed by a big hot dog place and WOW they really smelled good. A little early to be eating dinner but I knew then what I would be eating for dinner. The thing is I only know one place that has hot dogs so about 6:30 I jump in the car and head for the little place to enjoy a hot dot. I have to go right through downtown Newark and now traffic was really bad there and took forever but finally made it to my hot dog stand ordered me up 3 cheese dogs and a large root beer and happy as could be.

Well I have included and picture of one of NYC's finest and have a number pictures of them but this is the one available right now thanks to Elena for scanning and getting the pictures to me. Don't forget you can click on the pictures to make larger!!

Sunday and raining and little cool

2009-09-27T15:50:00.000-07:00

Well did go into the city and pick up the film I stopped off yesterday. Some pretty good shots in them but not sure about some I took yesterday and I am hoping the are OK. I will get them sent home for Elena to check out and scan them for me and then I can post them here and on Flickr. Like I said it is rather cool and rainy day not hard just enough to make for a lousy day. So I looked though some photos and found one of Elena I will post. You might have already seen it if you look through the Flickr pics but anyway posting here today. This was taken down at Wall Street and I am sure you can recognize who is with Elena. This picture taken with my TLR Rolleicord III medium format film camera and scanned by Elena. Don't forget you can click on the picture to enlarge it.

Into the City for first time in a few weeks

2009-09-26T19:57:00.000-07:00

Well seems like a long time since I have been to Manhattan and probably has been 2 or 3 weeks. I worked today but was able to go the city later in the afternoon and finally got to stop off 11 rolls of film. Then walked around a bit in the Flatiron district and the park and shot 3 rolls of film so dropped those off before I headed home. I will have to say that New York City really didn't have much of a summer and never got all that hot. Today you feel fall in the air it was really a little chilly out and I even had a little coat on and I never wear a coat. It will probably be a early winter and snow a lot before I make it home but in some ways would like to see some snow and maybe be able to photograph some winter. Well that might or might not happen and I am sure it is much better when I include some pictures but today I didn't take the time to find a picture. Maybe tomorrow.......

Brooklyn Bridge and Sailboat

2009-09-21T05:39:00.000-07:00

Getting ready for work this morning and had a few minutes as I don't have to be at work till 10 so putting some pictures on Flickr. The pictures I was adding are photos that were taken some time back but Elena has them at home and scanned and sent them to me to add to Flickr. This particular one I really like of a sailboat passing under the Brooklyn Bridge. It is a medium format 6x6 shot taken with the Bronica SQA not really sure what lens I used for this but very possible the 200mm. It has been cropped from the original 6x6 to add to the balance of the photo. Added some more to Flickr so click on the link on the side and stop over there.

Seeing more of Long Island

2009-09-20T15:36:00.001-07:00

I went out to the north eastern end of Long Island on Saturday and this is where some of the vineyards are. There are probably more in this area than any other part of Long Island. Being at the most eastern part you will need a lighthouse and there is one there. It is located out a little from the rock area to keep boats of the rocks. From here you can see many islands and Connecticut. There are ferry ships that will take you there and thought about going but thought would take to much time. I have posted a couple pictures one of the vineyards and one of the lighthouse which isn't all that great but was the closest I could get. I used the Bronica for black and white film pictures using the 200mm lens and in hopes that the lighthouse will turn out well on film. I don't know why I didn't take more digital pictures of the lighthouse but did take more film.

Lighthouse on Fire Island

2009-09-19T16:03:00.000-07:00

Well had a little time to see a few sites here on Long Island even with working lots of hours. I was able to make it down to Fire Island to visit the Lighthouse that is there. The Rolleicord was used for some black and white film shots and hope to get them to Manhattan and get them developed maybe next weekend. Since won't be working in Manhattan for awhile so will take some time to get them developed. Looking forward to seeing how they turned out and will get them off to Elena to get some scans. Well here is one shot of the Fire Island Lighthouse maybe have some time to get some more on sometime soon. I have been adding some photos to the Flickr site so click over there and check them out.

Busy on Long Island

2009-09-15T17:39:00.000-07:00

Been pretty busy week out here on Long Island but staying out here really helps. Would be almost 2 hours or more to drive to the jobs from where I was staying but here from 15 minutes to 45 minutes so much better than the 2 hours plus. Have had a little time and still adding pictures to the Flickr site from some film pictures Elena is scanning and then sending me so I can put them up. Today will put a film shot on of Elena when she was here in August. This is taken with the old Rolleicord III and was using Kodak TMax 100.

Visiting The End Montauk Point

2009-09-14T16:59:00.000-07:00

Well I went back to the lighthouse on Sunday and walked around. There were lots of fisherman and boaters out for the stripper run. The guys that fish from shore really have it rough. They have to walk over and around big rocks and very little sand to walk on. It would be really easy to twist an ankle or knee but they carry all there gear to there place to fish. Today I will post another lighthouse picture and a little guy along the beach. I will be posting more on the Flickr site and just click on it to visit there. Been adding some film pictures which I am behind in doing but maybe I can get some more of those on the next few days. These were mostly taken with the Rolleicord and the Bronica. Some of the color pictures were taken on slide film. Will try to keep up some more and post some more picture

The Montauk point Lighthouse

2009-09-12T18:41:00.000-07:00

If you drive as far as you can drive on the southern route on 27 you will run right into the lighthouse. This lighthouse first one built in New York and constructed in 1796 ordered built by the 1st President George Washington. This is the end of the road as you have now reached the Atlantic Ocean. This spot on the Atlantic has a long history from the Indians to the Revolution war when the British held this spot. I was able to take a few pictures and there were lots of boats and shore fisherman. I read a book a few years ago about fishing up in this area and I am going to guess the strippers are running and that is what they are fishing for. This is a very nice and great place for some photography and will share a few of the pictures over the next few days.

The guys fishing wear metal cleats on there shoes for this rock fishing. Then you have the ones wading and I am sure that is a little cold and even with there waders.

Busy Working in September

2009-09-05T14:54:00.000-07:00

Well every since Elena has left it has been busy with work and more work so really been little tired to do anything. Twelve hours in today and not 2 days off and really don't know what I am going to do. Sunday maybe a day of rest have not decided yet and go out Monday. If I really felt like it would like to go out both days but will have to see really need some rest. I will leave today with a picture taken of me by Elena when she was here with her favorite camera the Yashica 124G. Well I am really excited and fat in this picture. Till later and have nice Labor Day Holiday!

August Where has it Gone?

2009-08-30T06:49:00.001-07:00

Well I guess mostly from being lazy that I have not posted on my blog since August 1st. Elena did come for about 10 days and that was a nice change and be able top do some things with her. When she does come I know I am going to be worn out as she wants to get in as much photography as possible and we did try but with heat not the same when a little cooler still took lots of pictures. Then also been working some long hours and having to drive some places and that wears on me to where I have no energy to do too much. The good news is Elena has most of my negatives at home and will scan some of them and send them to me so so I can post some. Today I am just taking a break after working 6 days and doing laundry and posting some pictures Elena has sent me. Long week next week in Brooklyn and will have no time. The picture I will have on Blog today is of Elena when she was here and you can see she was ready for some photography.

9-11 Memorial at Exchange Place

2009-08-01T05:20:00.000-07:00

I gave the strategic location of Exchange Place in the previous blog so will just pretty much add pictures for this one. The steel girders are actually from the Twin Towers and are used for this memorial. As you can see there are then individual memorials dedicated to individuals and to all created around the girders.

Exchange Place Memorial to 9-11

2009-07-30T12:35:00.000-07:00

When taking the Path train from Newark Penn Station to the World Trade Center the last stop in Jersey before going under the river to New York is Exchange Place. This is a small town and I believe Colgate is head quartered here so there are many high rise office building big hotel and just a lot of activity. This is also right across the river from where the Twin Towers were so you can imagine the frightful day they had on 9-11. Here is one small little memorial that is at Exchange Place that pretty much says it all. I have another memorial from here I will put on later hopefully tomorrow and maybe yet today.

9/11 Memorial at Peninsula at Byonne Harbor

2009-07-25T15:00:00.000-07:00

This is one of my favorite photos as it almost looks as the flag is covering the teardrop and you can see the reflection of the park below.

Though not well known in the United States, Zurab Tsereteli is renowned for his work in Russia and while I was in Russia I was able to see one of his latest creations there which I believe is on the Volga River but I could be wrong on which river it is on. He reportedly spent $12 million of his own money to complete the Bayonne Harbor monument and the park.
The placement of the monument is fitting to be in this location as this is where many of the survivors were brought by boats to safety that day of 9/11.

Teardrop Memorial In Rememberance of Love Ones

2009-07-25T14:40:00.000-07:00

The monument comprises a 100-foot-tall bronze tower with a jagged split down the middle and a 40-foot-long stainless steel teardrop suspended in the gap. It stands on an 11-sided slab of black marble carved with the names of every person who died in the September 11 attack World Trade Center, Pentagon and Pennsylvania as well as the victims of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. The Statue of Liberty is in line with the monument but for our viewing the Statue of Liberty is in a distant view. The brightly lit memorial is visible even at night from the Statue of Liberty, Battery Park, the Staten Island Ferry, and other locations around the Hudson River.You can see the engraved pavers that surround the edge of the walkway as donations are made to the park and placed by loved ones and people that just want 911 to never be forgotten.

"To Struggle Against World Terrorism" Zurab Tsereteli

2009-07-24T19:12:00.000-07:00

The next few days will be showing some photos of the September 11, 2001 Memorial donated to the U.S. by Russian Artist Zurab Tsereteli, President of Russia and the people of Russia. Zurab has works of art all over the world and in New York at the United Nations. The memorial is 100 feet tall and is located on the Peninsula at Bajonne Harbor. The memorial was dedicated on September 11, 2006 in a ceremony attended by former President Bill Clinton.I will try to give more information to it's design over the next few days with other photos.

Michael Jackson July 7th at Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York

2009-07-12T05:30:00.000-07:00

I am finally getting some more pictures that I can put on blog and Flickr site. The crowd photo is where they had the big theatre type screen they had put up inside a bubble tent for them to view the funeral going ons. After that they showed MJ videos and concert shots all day long so there was dancing and singing for everyone. The other photos are from the Apollo Theatre and maybe for some that do not know the connection with the Apollo. In the I believe late 60's the Jackson 5 enter a talent contest at the Apollo and won this contest. Today at the Apollo every Wednesday night they still hold this same talent contest.

Halem on July 7th

2009-07-08T20:28:00.000-07:00

Well probably most saw Harlem on the news of the Michael Jackson memorial. They had it in the park on 125th and had it on big screen. All the TV people were there and on the street getting interviews and I was there and got a few pictures and hope to have some up maybe Thursday sometime. So much stuff for sale from umbrellas, buttons, pictures, cd's and about anything else Michael Jackson you might want. They have new white plastic up on the signing wall at least what I call it and people still signing. Look for some more photos to come.

Michael Jackson at the Apollo in Harlem

2009-07-03T13:54:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple pictures from Monday up at the Apollo in Harlem. All the people gathering and signing the wall and t-shirts for sale everywhere. It was young and old all races from all countries that had come to Harlem for this occasion. I will post a few pictures here and I have maybe 4 more or so that will be on my Flickr site so might check it. Have a few others that I have not be able to get scanned and will be posted someday down the road.

Exciting Day

2009-06-30T13:13:00.000-07:00

Well for most this would not be too exciting but for me makes my day. Since I have found out I will be here a while longer I thought it would be nice to have a refrigerator. I looked at them and found one I could buy for 60 some dollars and thought could ship home later. Then the more I thought about it and the money the hotel is getting from me they should give me a frig. Today all that come true guess they thought I deserved one with all the money they are getting from me. Had a knock on the door and said I would be getting my frig and a few minutes later I had one. Now need to get somewhere and get some stuff to put in it. Probably will take a few trips coming back from the city to get what I want and find what I want. Anyway about all the excitement I have for one day.

Michael Jackson in Harlem

2009-06-29T13:53:00.000-07:00

I was in Harlem today and the signing the wall and mourning and making money continues in Harlem in front of the Apollo Theatre. Starting on the 31st the Apollo will be running a tribute to Michael and 900 seat theatre and I think 2 shows a day for 2 days should be some of the best money made at the Apollo. It is something sounds like Michael died a broke man and there is going to be lots and lots of people making money from his death for some time to come.
It will seem lots of people mourning the death of a great musician and entertainer with lots it will seem to celebrate his death. I was not in New York when John Lennon was shot but I am sure the same kind of thing went on. Oh well shouldn't surprise I am sure it will go on long after Michael and until the next one passes.

New York, New York

2009-06-28T15:42:00.000-07:00

Well when the weather warms in New York City there is always something going on anytime and any day. New York has been working overtime the last few days with the passing of Michael Jackson. I happened to be in Harlem by the Apollo Theatre that has been famous over the years. You might have seen on the news this was a very big gathering to mourn the death of Michael. It is a shame that again we see such a talent pass on much to young. Listening to the doctors and such on TV it is a tragedy like all the ones before him that should not have happened.
Has been a busy week for the stars also having Farrah and Ed passing also. God bless them all and thank you for all you have given to us your fans.

Film Count

2009-06-25T04:42:00.000-07:00

Well I don't start work today till later so took time to cut and put away the Rolleicord film I had picked up. While I had then out I gave a quick count and since first of May have shot 24 rolls with the Bronica SQ, 5 rolls with the Yashica Mat (which I have sent home) and just the 1 roll from the Rolleicord which was sent to use for awhile in place of the Yashica Mat. Actually might sound like a lot of film but during this time I really have not shot any digital and stayed in several days so probably should have shot at least 20 rolls more or taken the digital out some. Having the Rolleicord I will probably some days take film and digital out. The thing is after hauling a heavy bag around working all week I look forward to having something light and that is all. There is where the Rolleicord comes in small and light.

Rolleicord Negatives

2009-06-24T12:14:00.000-07:00

Well just picked up the negatives from my first roll I took with the Rolleicord. Actually they don't look to bad looking through the loupe but I don't think great. I think the camera did just fine and me so so. I took the pictures in Grand Central Station so that was a change right there being inside. I shot TMax 400 film and also shot at 400 knowing I would get people movement but that I was looking for. So bottom line some pictures are pretty good and some are ok but I plan on shooting some this weekend as my work schedule keeping pretty tired. Should have had my camera today and I know you say should always but I was looking for one day not carrying around a lot of stuff and did some shopping so brought a lot of stuff back. Anyway in the city they were protesting if I understood right the killing of bulls in bull fights. I am not sure how they dreamed this up but do we even have bull fights in the U.S.? Is this one of those things where they might be preaching to the wrong crowd but anyway would have made a nice picture all these people laying on the ground with red paint on them and pretty much naked women had tape on there ... but then again not real sure of there point here in NYC.

Sunday and Should be Shooting the Rolleicord

2009-06-21T12:06:00.000-07:00

Like the title said I should be but I am not since I kind of listened to the weather forecast. The day has turned into a really nice day and some great cloud cover but so far I haven't seen any rain. I would have really liked to went to the city and picked up my Saturday film but I will certainly get it Monday if it isn't really bad weather. I will also be taking the Rolleicord to work with me and hope to get some time in with it also. That is one of the really nice things of a TLR they are small and easy to carry around when you also have other things to carry with you. I have the Bronica SQ and the Canon 30D with me but they take considerable more effort to carry around and are not good cameras to take around to work with me. Time to check back into the golf open and see what is going on.

Rolleicord Weekend

2009-06-20T17:05:00.001-07:00

Well little bit of a wet weekend and if you been watching any of the Open being held here at Long Island you have seen the weather report. Elena sent me a new camera well and old new camera a Rolleicord that I am gong to use for awhile. I did take the Rollei to the city this morning and went to Grand Central Station to mess around a little bit inside and took a roll of film but not sure how well they are going to turn out being inside and then getting used to the new camera was some new things to remember like no double exposure setting to keep you from a double exposure or more. I am getting to old to remember every time so trust me I did have a couple double exposures and I was wanting to try some but with the shots I wanted and so don't have any of those yet. Oh well it is all in the fun of shooting different camera and film. Hope to make it out tomorrow maybe for a couple hours will see in the morning. Do have a picture of the Rolleicord that I am using for awhile.

This Week

2009-06-16T15:03:00.000-07:00

Didn't do a whole lot over the weekend had lots of time to take pictures but with some rain in the forecast didn't really go out to much. I did shoot a couple rolls Saturday but that was about it. Worked Monday on a small job and then today off so went to Yankee Stadium which unless you take the tour there isn't much to take pictures of. I do think if I have more days off I will go back and take the tour so I can get some good pictures. Took a few pictures of the Intrepid down at 12th and 43rd and that is a big ship. Elena is sending me the Rolleicord so looking forward to getting that and taking some pictures and that might be my Yankee Stadium camera if I go back. That and will take the Canon 30D along and use both. Will look for some more pictures from past to post sometime and I do have lots of new but won't be able to post till get home and scan. Maybe I will add a shot of the Rollei that I will be shooting.

Lazing Around

2009-06-11T17:30:00.000-07:00

Wow here it is June 11th and last time writing was June 4th but really not much going on since then. I went out last weekend one day to take some pictures with the Yashica Mat TLR and it decided to act up. There fore no picture taking that day and I just relaxed that Sunday rest up for work. I will be off Friday and my plans are to take the Bronica to Coney Island and do some picture taking. Going to be a pretty good road trip as it will take about 1 1/2 hours just by subway to get there. Let you know more I hope about Coney Island maybe on Saturday might need that to rest up.

Leaving with a picture here taken one morning as the train arrived at the train station.

Today June 4th

2009-06-04T16:49:00.000-07:00

Well not much going on worked at the Chase building down on Wall St and will be there again on Friday. Should be an early day so will take the Yashica with me and shoot some pictures while down there. Try to get some on Wall St I did some digital down there but didn't really do any film so will do a little tomorrow.

Greenwich Village

2009-06-02T17:27:00.000-07:00

Greenwich Village is really a pretty neat place and has a lot going on. I have been there 2 or 3 times and really enjoy walking around and seeing all there is to see. I have some pictures of there but they are all in black and white film and have not been able to scan them yet. The architecture here is really nice and and just really nice to walk around and look at. I had thought wow if I lived in NYC this would be the place to live very quiet and nice. The first time I was there there was some police tape put up in several different place and just figured something going on the day I was there. When I was by one of the places I asked a lady what they were up for and this is what she said. This one there was a stabbing last night and I said OK what about the other? That one a couple days ago there had been a gay hate crime and the guy was killed. Well still nice place to visit during the day but don't think I would want to live there.

Wanted to have a picture today so just a Brooklyn Bridge shot and that thing is old!

All Work

2009-05-30T17:15:00.000-07:00

Well come down this week to all work and not picture taking. Had two 5am starts and so up at 2 and ready to get on the move to get to work. Long and tiring work and finishing up today Saturday and little tired so don't know if I will do anything even on Sunday but I might a little while. It is cloths washing day so that is always a fun event. Including a picture today taken off the Brooklyn Bridge when Elena was here and so one of the few digital pictures I have taken the last month. I like this picture and with the street light and then right at the top of the car windshield and convertible.

New York and Minolta Autocord

2009-05-28T18:17:00.000-07:00

Still in New York working and been a rough week getting up real early. Haven't been putting on any pictures lately as still have not been taking many digital pictures. I do and will be putting some black and white pictures taken with the Minolta Autocord taken this past April. I did take a few digital pictures a week ago or so and might get a few of those on. Soon as I get some rest I will work on showing some picture.

New York Weekend

2009-05-17T16:08:00.000-07:00

Well been little lazy and not keeping up on the blog. Guess part of the reason is I haven't been taking any pictures with the digital so feel I have not pictures to share. I have been busy taking pictures and have taken lots but all with shooting film. So I decided today to at least put up a picture which isn't the best but at least show the camera I am using for the film. Right now I am shooting a Bronica medium format using 65mm and 200mm PS lens. From what I have looked at so far the shots don't look to bad maybe a few not good but will see sometime when I get home. So here is my not so good picture with good old hotel curtains for background. Will try to get some digital shots to share sometime soon.

Lately

2009-05-12T15:16:00.001-07:00

Being back in New York and took some pictures all with the Bronica black and white film so don't have anything new to post. Work is off and on so will get some more picture taking in when off which looks like will be Weds. and probably Friday. Not making tons of money with only 30 hours a week so need to make it pay in getting pictures.
Well enough for now and maybe sometime I will get some new digital pictures to post.
Later

Wet Week

2009-05-05T17:23:00.000-07:00

Well I don't know if it has stopped raining since I got her Sunday. What that means been kind of boring haven't been able to take any cameras out. I might take one with me to work Weds. have a 3 hour job and it might stop raining in the afternoon. So that means might take a couple pictures if I find something and maybe stop by the camera place and get some film and stuff that I wanted to pick up. OK got bored not being able to take any pictures so have one of me in the hotel I just took. I know would have been better something in the city.

Back

2009-05-03T14:17:00.000-07:00

Well home for a few weeks and did Elena's last show for the spring season. We got the back yard spring cleaned and looking nice and so now I am back in New York. Hope to be adding some pictures from time to time but might not do all that much digital so not sure how many I will. Going to use the Bronica most of the time and with it being bigger probably will only take one camera at a time. Weather not great today but something to look forward to.

This Week

2009-04-15T14:02:00.001-07:00

Not much going on this week just working nights which is kind of rough but will head home on Friday and can rest up. Just hanging around the hotel till time to go to work so decided to put a couple pictures up from last weekend.

Cold Easter Sunday

2009-04-12T18:06:00.001-07:00

Well I spent Easter Sunday in Central Park with thousands of others enjoying the park. It was a nice sunny day but it was a cold windy day. I started out on the north end of the park and did not walk all over the park but pretty much stayed on the west side and actually walked pretty much all the park north to south a pretty good walk. I got some pretty good pictures and had some problems with the film camera but still hope I have lots of good black and white shots. I have one posted a couple of buddies enjoying the paper and the park. I will try to post some more shots over the next few days.

Long Week

2009-04-11T05:56:00.001-07:00

It has been a long week and working strange hours so have not had time to do much. Raining a bit this morning so have canceled going to the city and will check weather off and on today. The weather is supposed to be nice Sunday so have plans to take some pictures if all goes well. Work night all next week which is a tough this as I have to try to make the last train by about 1 in the morning or I am stuck till about 5. Hope to post some new pictures sometime soon will have to see.

Slow Sunday

2009-04-05T17:43:00.000-07:00

Well didn't really do much for Sunday did go to the city but didn't do much. Thought I would go to the Hudson River around 110th st on the west side there is a park there. The park is nice goes for several miles and had ball fields all along it. The softball players were out and the little leagues. Columbia University is out here so guess they might be from there the boys and girls playing softball. First I stopped and had breakfast at Tom's Restaurant at Broadway and 113th it is the restaurant that the set for Sienfeld was designed from. Called it a short day from being a little tired but wished I could have made down to the boat basin and checked out the boat docks but maybe another day. The picture is of a softball player and this one almost went out of the park which is a pretty good shot and hit a real tall concrete wall right in front of me.

Not Much

2009-04-01T14:11:00.000-07:00

Not much going on today supposed to rain this afternoon but have not seen that. Hope it won't be tomorrow but oh well will see. Not doing much so thought I would post a picture from a few weeks ago. Picture of the Brooklyn Bridge with the Manhattan Bridge in the background.

Big Day Today

2009-03-31T13:11:00.000-07:00

Had day off and so went to the city and shot some film. I hate to say I didn't take the digital and was out of film and who do I come across..... Lo and behold the Naked Cowboy and I have no pictures. I was crossing the street where he was in the middle performing and posing for pictures with all the girls and I am sure you guess was pretty nice day today. I am standing there waiting to cross and he says to these girls you all watch yourselves there are some real weirdo's out there and I think I was the only one that got it and had a good chuckle. Was home for 3 days so thought I would include a picture taken from the weekend since I have nothing for the Naked Cowboy.

Day Before Home

2009-03-25T18:00:00.000-07:00

Well did my packing to head home for the weekend and so that is done except for the morning stuff. Today I have included a picture of Elena when we visited Central Park which I am sure you wouldn't think we were in Central Park or Manhattan for that matter. Not much else to report right at the moment looking forward to getting home even if for only a couple days.

Rough Day

2009-03-24T18:05:00.000-07:00

Well little rough day at work and then got back late messed around and didn't get a picture ready to put on. That was my hope and I still could but I am going to bed and watch some TV. Maybe tomorrow but getting ready to go home for the weekend and then come back for 3 weeks. Looks like I have the ok and will be coming back probably May 3 or about and not sure how long staying then. I am hoping for 2 months but not real sure right at this time. Ok since I didn't put a picture up better go watch some TV!

Busy Weekend

2009-03-23T18:30:00.000-07:00

Well had a very busy weekend, Elena come into town on Thursday and went to work with me on Friday. We had hopes she could get out and take some pictures while I was working and I would get done and then we could venture around. I ended up not getting done too early and it was very cold for Elena to venture out very long. She did walk down to Time Square and walked almost to Central Park so she did get out and about some before cold set in for her.

We did get out Saturday and Sunday and she had me walking all over the place and we got lots of miles in and she got lots of pictures.

I will try to post some pictures from the weekend as time permits as I am getting ready to go home for the weekend and help Elena with the Sanibel Show on Friday and Saturday and then I will be back in New York on Sunday.

Posted here is a shot of the Brooklyn Bridge that was taken on Sunday and really had very nice weather and sky for photography.

This Week

2009-03-18T15:18:00.000-07:00

Well the weather has been pretty good and no rain as they were suspecting so that is even better. The work week hasn't been to bad either and had a little time after work to just take a walk toward the train station and take some black and white film pictures and dropped some off to get developed. Other than that not much else going on right now so hope to do some digital pictures this weekend so might have some pictures to share later on. Till then not much else going on.

Just Another Day

2009-03-16T16:33:00.000-07:00

Just a normal work day today and not much to really mention except I did go to the oldest saloon in New York today. McSorley’s Old Ale House has been going since something like 1854 so getting up there. Pretty neat old building. I did take a couple pictures the problem is I will not be able to post them for quit some time as I took film pictures. Sometime I will hope to post them if they turn out well at all. So other than that not much going on.
I don't think I have mentioned this before but I should have as I need another language. The one and only one I have really is not spoken here in the city too much. What language is spoken well there are just way too many to pick from.
I didn't have any work for St. Patties day but they did end up giving me some and so now my plans for going to the parade will have to be canceled. Oh well I am here to make money and not just play around....I wonder if I might sneak off and get some pictures....

Sunday Taking it Easy

2009-03-15T09:34:00.000-07:00

Well had plans of going back to the city and do some more pictures but back hurting a little I decided to stay in do laundry and expenses. While doing that thought I would post a few more pictures from yesterday. I have one of a squirrel which isn't real exciting but I took this one because of his color. Darker than most squirrels I have see so was interesting to me as he searched for nut and something to eat.

The next picture is a bridge archway and a street player with his saxophone. Pretty common in New York and players all over Central Park. I saw a street act down in the subway yesterday and they were really good and drew a pretty big crown doing there street danceing and they were very entertaining. They did get a pretty good collection but there are 4 of them so they need a big one.

The skyline picture is of West Side Central Park these apartment or condos were built some time ago. Lots of them in the 30's and Art Deco style. Not in this picture but probably 15 blocks or so to the left is where John Lennon lived and was shot. Many movie and music stars live on this street as I guess this is the place to live if you are somebody. Jerry Sinfield and Diana Ross live in the same building about 8 blocks to the left in an old building. I hope to get pictures of the actual old buildings in the days ahead.

It will be back to work tomorrow and the old getting up early to travel!

Saturday My day off

2009-03-14T13:52:00.000-07:00

Was a pretty rough week and was little tired so did go to bed early and slept in a bit. Had breakfast which never get during the week so that was nice and then was ready to catch the bus and train and in the city around 10 something. Jumped on a subway which I ready didn't know for sure where it was gong but I did know it kind of heading towards Central Park. My normal subway I would take was down and not running so had to improvise. I did make it to Central Park with no problems. I think I have been here to long I even travel in the city with no map of the subways and get around very well.

In Central park I ran upon a couple guys that really don't seem to mind all the people around and just go on about there business as no one was around.

Yes there is grass in Manhattan but it appears it is all in Central Park. You can see looking across this meadow but still it is pretty hard to see grass without a skyscraper in view. It is unbelievable how many people use this park and the park in big many miles so you see people taking walks, running, bicycling and many playgrounds for the kids. Places for the dogs to enjoy a really good walk. The many people running there has to be a lot of the that run in the marathon.

There is so many bicyclers from leisure to racing setups as you can see in the one picture look at there dress they are pretty serious about this sport. From helmet to shoes they are really decked out I guess maybe in some team colors and uniform. I will try to post some more pictures and plan on going into the city Sunday and take some more but I really did a lot of miles walking today.

First Week

2009-03-13T16:59:00.000-07:00

Well got the first week out of the way here in the Big Apple. Wasn't to bad of a week with all things considered. Plan on going to Central Park tomorrow and take some pictures so hopefully will have some pictures to put up maybe sometime over the weekend. I do plan on staying busy Saturday and Sunday out and about taking pictures. Going to try to get a lot of black and white film pictures plus digital so will be busy. Got some expired film cheap so plan on shooting it up. Have a place I like to get developed but I don't know not cheap to have done but if I only had the negatives developed wouldn't be to bad. Well back to what I was doing....not much.

My Return Trip to NYC

2009-03-09T18:58:00.000-07:00

Well I am back at my hotel here at Newark Airport where I travel to and from to Manhattan for work. I am in hopes that I will get many more pictures and try to post more than even before. I still will be shooting some film and more of that also. Come in today and it was a rainy pretty miserable day so hoping that the week will improve. To tell how my day started getting up at 4:30AM and getting ready and then realizing that your plane is leaving earlier than you thought or I really forgot but looked at the ticket and I have a 6:55AM flight and I thought it was 8. Well we hurried along and I got there a little after 6 and when I arrived at the gat the were boarding the plane. Well to good thing I didn't have to wait around. Ok off to bed mornings come early now and so will write later check back.

Back in New York Soon

2009-03-04T06:47:00.000-08:00

Come Monday I will be back working in the big city and hopefully getting some new pictures. Didn't really have time to even do anything with the picture I took except develop the film I took and got a couple good picture from that. Gave me a little boost that I will take more while there this time using the Minolta which I had sent out for repairs while home. It seems to be working ok did one roll with it and looked pretty good. Helping Elena with show in Leesburg this weekend and have been busy getting some of her new work ready for the show. Check out the blog at http://www.dennis-elena.blogspot.com/ to get the latest going on with art shows and work. Got to go for now and will probably not update till back in New York.

Busy with Art Shows

2009-02-23T10:56:00.000-08:00

Well got Elena's second art show of the month over and for the month very slow. Have 2 weeks to get ready for the next one then back to New York that following Monday. I finally found some time to develop a film I took in New York so wanted to share 1a picture from that and hope to get a few more on.

Home

2009-02-17T05:25:00.000-08:00

Well finally home and this is the first chance I have had to write. Got in Friday and rushed home get the trailer and headed to the Art show to get Elena set up. Home late from that and up early Saturday and off to the show then same thing for Sunday. Very tiring weekend and then on Monday trying to get caught up on what I have to do at home. I might get caught up before I leave again at least I hope so. Will try to add some more pictures while at home from around here and some more of New York. Well you guessed it time for me to get to some things that need down.

Return

2009-02-11T16:20:00.001-08:00

Well for not much going on today guess there was some. Have been asked to return which I had already heard from the project manager that they had put in the word that I should return if they could get me to. So today ask to return and with that have booked my flight to return in about 3 weeks. I also managed to get them to pay for a return weekend trip in between and with this way we would not have to cancel an art show. So should and hope have lots to report from New York for another 6 weeks when I return.

Almost Home

2009-02-11T09:29:00.000-08:00

Well I really didn't do anything today my day off except I did do some packing. I will save more trips into the city till I come back. Still little tired from the early morning jobs so did fit in little nap time. Main thing though was packing and hoping I can fit everything in. I did not buy anything so I don't have to worry about that but came pretty packed down. This might be my last writing before I get home but might find time tomorrow evening so I don't know. Today I will include a picture of me sitting at my away from home desk where all my writing and buying goes on. Till next time....

Early Starts

2009-02-10T17:49:00.000-08:00

Well getting up at 3 in the morning has come to an end. I don't know one more day of that and I think it would have done me in and slept anytime I stood still. I found today that I have tomorrow off but I don't know if I will really do anything. Just can't really of think of anything that would take me into the city. There is so much to see and explore but simply just can't think of what I would want to do this one last day in the city. The big news looks as I will be coming back soon probably in 3 weeks so maybe I can start planning what I should do on my days off. I would like to visit some photography galleries and maybe visit Brooklyn but I am not sure on that one as I don't know much about it. Well since not much going on and guess I will get some early sleep tonight and think more what I might do tomorrow.

Whats UP

2009-02-09T16:04:00.000-08:00

Well haven't been up to much Sunday just hung out in the room and rested for Monday. Tried to go to bed early but didn't sleep well and getting up at 3 in the morning to get ready for work wasn't much fun. Got up and off at 4 heading for Manhattan to start work at 6 and all went well. Had to wait around to get in but finally did and got the one machine built and all working but the other machine the other crew worked on finally got built and then had something wrong. Finally after messing around talked them into ordering the part it looked like and got it and after a hour got it and on and all was well. Few more hours and up and we were out of there.

It is now 7:08 and getting ready for bed very tired and again a 3 wake up and to work by 6. Hope things go better and all will be well and out of there pretty early.

New York hasn't drove me away yet and I have put in to return for another 4 to 6 weeks for more fun and work.........

Wanted to add a picture and this is a name you will recognize and I was told this is where Trumps show The Apprentice was filmed but I am not sure. This building is an apartment building but I am sure there are some offices in it and I will show another picture at another time. Located on the East River and just down the street is the United Nations where you find lots of private limos in this are as this is the area the Diplomats live.

Time Square

2009-02-07T20:30:00.000-08:00

Here is a picture of Time Square which really doesn't show all because there is so much here. You have all the TV stations the play houses and so much more. It is lite up all night with the super large colorful electronic billboards. This is when you really know you are in Time Square when you see all the advertisements lighting up the area. The picture is just such a small sampling and this was taken on Friday when there isn't all that many people around unlike the weekend.

Still Here in NY

2009-02-07T20:20:00.000-08:00

Well today I worked and actually did tomorrows work today also and now will not work tomorrow which guess is good but lost out on some pay. I don't know what I will do Sunday now maybe go into the city or just stay in and rest for going to work Monday to be there by 6 in the morning. Worked at Times Square today and on a Saturday this place is really hopping busy. Will be that way into the night as you have all the broadway plays and much more going on in this area. Big comic book hero convention in town this weekend so more weirdos than usual. Tickets have been sold out so can't go there some stars will be there promoting new movies and Nicholas Cage will be there promoting also but they say even if he wasn't he would be there as he is into collecting comics and such.

The picture I am including today was taken yesterday and it is showing one of the future skating stars at the Rockefeller Center skating rink. I am sure everyone has seen this skating rink on TV sometime of another.

Not Much

2009-02-05T18:37:00.000-08:00

Well nothing but working the last few days and today started out a train broke down in the tunnel so 1/2 hour late getting into the city. Then things didn't go well on the job so didn't get out of there till 7:30pm. Taking a 10minute walk to the subway station in Harlem on a cold winter night was great. Been working there for a couple of days and not sure but might be back in Harlem one day next week. Little different than Manhattan buildings only go 4 stories up and not much new building there. Have tomorrow off so not sure what I am going to do but leaning toward maybe going to Central Park for a few hours. Well being late and nothing more to say will go for now.

The Grand Ole Building

2009-02-03T12:51:00.000-08:00

I don't know how good this picture is but I kind of liked it so here it is. Was at this point snowing pretty good and when you point the camera almost strait up of course you are going to get a lot of snow and wet spots settle on the lens. I did my best to get the large spots off the lens but as you can see on the building on the left you can see the snow. I have a couple other shots of the Empire State Building that I might put on but here is this one.

My Roaming Around

2009-02-03T10:20:00.000-08:00

Here is a picture that you all have heard of. It isn't just another tower in New York City it is the world famous ______ Tower. Fill in the blank and you have what this picture is of.

Tromping Around New York

2009-02-03T10:01:00.000-08:00

Ok yesterday nothing big work day and usually travels involved in that and so nothing special. Today I had the day off and figured I am running out of days and really only have one more day off before I leave. So up early and off to the city. I took usual train and all and then subway uptown to Time Square and walked around for awhile. I don't know how many miles I walked but it was more that I would have liked. I didn't really do any thing special but just walk and look around. I will share some of the pictures I took as it wasn't great for pictures but running out of time I had to take them. The weather cold light wet snow so I hope that the pictures turn out but don't promise anything special. The first picture is a picture of Time Square and this is just a little of it as Time Square is pretty big and has all the TV stations and all that around from NBC to HBO, MTV and list goes on. Plus you have the plays and shows in this area and so on weekends this place is really busy place.

Lazy Day

2009-02-01T18:23:00.001-08:00

I should have gotten out and went to the city today the weather was really pretty nice. I just couldn't get myself motivated since it takes like 3 hours to get there and 3 to return on the weekends. The buses don't run as often and really takes much longer so I just layed around and did pretty much nothing. This week I am running the jobs I am on so lot more to do and think of and I have not ever done this so some learning curve. Don't have to go in real early Monday as job not till 11 and 1 but I think I will go early and see if I can get on it a little early like 9. Well still have a couple pictures I could post from my freeze to the Statue of Liberty and maybe I will do that tomorrow sometime. For now guess I will rest up for tomorrow and yes I did watch a few minutes of the Super Bowl.

Flag and Liberty

2009-01-31T15:59:00.000-08:00

This is the Flag on the island of the Statue of Liberty waving in the strong cold winds.