A Few Blocks Away in Chinatown

Chinatown and Columbus Park continue to fascinate me. I love watching the residents interact with each other, especially when they're playing their games. Here are a couple from a recent visit there.

People on Phones

The fascination continues......

Girl on Broadway

ISO 400 50mm f/7.1 1/250sec

Girl on Reade

ISO 500 50mm f/6.3 1/160sec

Man on Subway Platform

ISO 800 50mm f/4.5 1/40sec

Two Men

This is one that I've been on the fence about. I like the composition but am bothered by the blur of the man in the hat. I'll definitely try this location again. Hopefully I'll encounter more cool subjects.

Morning Commute in Tribeca

I've been inspired lately by Henri Cartier-Bresson and the recently discovered Vivian Maier. I'm trying to be more daring with how close I photograph my subjects. It's been a thrill each time I've been out. There are more misses than not! Here are some of the images I've captured lately.

Everday Moments: Framed

This month's photography circle assignment was framing, which is a technique in which you use existing elements in your environment to frame your subject. I was excited for this assignment but also found it quite challenging at times. I now find myself constantly looking for framing opportunities even when I don't have my camera with me!

 

Please join me around the circle to see what Katherine, my talented photography friend has captured this month with her camera.

Patterns Are Everywhere

Pattern are all around us, you just have to see them.....

Is It Spring Yet?

I know that we're all sick and tired of the snow, slush and cold, but you have to admit that the recent snow storms did make for some beautiful settings. With that said, I am counting the days until spring!

 Park Row

 Waiting to Get in City Hall, Broadway

 Post No Bills, Nassau Street

 City Hall Park

 Strolling in City Hall Park

City Hall Park Trees

Everyday Moments - Light

           "Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are

          worth, and you will know the key to photography.”  - George Eastman

This month our Everyday Moments photography circle has decided to focus on light.  It's been hard to capture anything outside without my hands feeling frostbitten. This month's circle post is a bit of a hodgepodge. There is no theme here, except playing with light. The first photo was taken during the midmorning harsh sun. I liked the shadows created by the fire escape above. The next photo was taken at night while out with Sarah Murchison in Tribeca. Our friend and fellow photographer, Meredith, showed us a new technique called freelensing. It's a fun technique where you remove your lens but hold it up to your sensor, providing you with a dreamy blurred image.

 North side of Duane Street

South side of Reade Street, looking East towards the Reade Street Pub



Please join me around the circle and to see what Jennifer has done this month.

The Blur Before the Polar Vortex

I love intentionally blurred photographic images. I've never tried doing this myself until the day before the polar vortex hit us in NYC. This is by no means an award winning photo - just an image captured while playing with manual focus trying to intentionally blur my view. The photo was taken on Greenwich near Harrison, looking South to the World Trade Center. The sun was creating a beautiful glow between the WTC and the adjacent building, drawing your eye in. The rest of the image would have been pretty flat. The blurred street and car lights add much needed visual interest.

A Rainy Day

Random photos taken on a rainy day.

 Church Street

 Thomas Street

 Broadway

 Broadway

Warren and Greenwich

Clickin Walk 2013

Here are the rest of my favorites from the 2013 Clickin Walk that took place in September. It was a bit challenging at times getting the right settings as we walked from sunny to shady areas. The focus of the day was more about connecting with other women interested in photography and I'm totally cool with that.

 

DUMBO Arts Festival

I recently participated in the Clickin Walk  through Clickin Moms, an amazing website all about improving your photography skills. We began at Grand Central Station and wound up at the DUMBO Arts Festival. I plan on sharing more of the photos from the walk, but wanted to post those from the festival first. So many unique people, and interesting things to see. It was impossible to capture it all!

 These girls were adorable while trying to get phone photos of each other.

 The colors of the dresses stood out and were a nice contrast to the grey cobblestones.

 Love the contrast of the cobblestone and the bright colored tape (which was some sort of game).

 I found the people in the back, although slightly blurred, to be interesting. Especially the beautiful girl with the bright red lipstick.

Her blue pants, orange headscarf and his diamond motiff scarf bring visual interest to the photo.