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Sheer Numbers

I started my day in White Plains with the usual grande cup and upon returning to my vehicle I could swear I was being watched.  Holy Alfred Hitchcock!!!  So it was one of those days and the only theme that came through my shooting was Vast  Numbers; of pigeons, leaves and boats.  And as it turns out shots.  I'll cut  the number of Post to 2 until this one passes through.  The leaves are in Ryebrook where  the Central American Labor Force is doing its seasonal thing.  While my brothers labored intensively, I was sweating it out taking readings along this stream in Rye and waterway in Portchester.  Its a tough job but somebody's got to do it.

Windy Friday

These were my first shots of the day on Friday. So these last 3 post are in reverse order. I like Glen Island the best. I think I got more familiar with the camera and didn't fall in love with the wide angle as much. Wide angle can be addictive.  The clouds, wind and autumn light make for some beautiful skies.  Croton, Buchanan from Peekskill, back to Croton and then Ossining is the route

Back to Soho

After not posting for a while and going through withdrawls, I was happy to see a photoblogger gathering scheduled for the Apple store in Soho for a Paul Shambroom Event. Professional Photographers and journalist were in attendance and answered questions after some presentations by Shambroom and the Photobloggers (Jake, Eliot, Rion and Mike). It was a lively discussion on the effects that photography has in shaping or changing political opinions. And to answer the questions posed on Blujake I say yes,plenty, and no. Some one said we were "Watchers of the Gatekeepers". I like that. I might have to use that title. Leaving the post event reception at the Merc Bar I found this parking alley running south from Prince St just west of Broome.

Cruisin

As the days grow shorter, I find there isn't enough time in the day to plan my shots. So I take them as they come with no rhyme or reason. It's fun and I have to remind myself to do it more often.

White Plains to Harlem

While all the hubub was intensifying in NYC the rest of NY State was taking the RNC in stride. Things seem pretty quiet in midtown White Plains. Even the malls were empty. I guess it was to nice a day to shop.

There was a planned protest from the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Bldg, where former President Clinton has an office, on 125 Street to 151 Street. A few hundred people marched under the Artist and Activist United for Peace banner. After a brief rally the Thursday night multicultural concert took over the Harlem Plaza.

White Plains to Brooklyn

I'm playing around a little with the style and sizing of the site. I felt I wanted to use larger images but cut down on the file size. I'll get around to changing the existing post and photo albums, a little at a time. Today's 17 hour day took me from White Pains to Ralph ave in Brooklyn to The Bronx.

Harlem to Briarcliff Manor

It started out a gorgeous day. The sun was blazing. Kids were practicing their school play at the Marcus Garvey Park amphitheatre. Plenty of people shopping and strolling on a bright Spring day. By the afternoon storm clouds came rolling in from the west and I happen to be in great spot along the Hudson to watch a spectacular lightning show. I need to get a smaller aperture lens so that I can Bulb the shutter for longer periods of time. It's the only way I'm going to capture some bolts.