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.....

Sunset Over the Hudson

The sunsets over the Hudson never cease to amaze me.....

Winter Storm Pax

This morning we were hit with winter storm Pax. How ironic is it that Pax means "peace". The weather was definitely the opposite of that. My friend Sarah and I ventured out in the snow (which turned to pelting sleet) to get some shots of Teardrop and Rockefeller Parks. Here is what we encountered. Click on each image to enlarge.

 Benches along Hudson River Park

 Hudson River Park Looking North

 Grasses at Rockefeller Park

 Green Bike on River Terrace

 Penny Park Benches

 Penny Park

 Penny Park

 Penny Park

 River Terrace

 Rockefeller Park

 Rockefeller Park

 Sarah and the Runaway Box!

Teardrop Park Rocks

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.

A Foggy Day

The other day we woke up with the neighborhood covered in fog, yet a few blocks over it was clear and sunny. I'm no scientist but I think the fog was caused by the frozen Hudson River melting quickly, releasing condensation into the air. Either way, it created some interesting photo opportunities.