Times Square / New York, New York
As if Times Square wasn't already a disaster, last week Mayor Bloomberg began his 6 month experiment of closing off Broadway from 46th St to 42nd St to vehicular traffic. While the concept isn't so bad as the city can always use less taxi, bus and car traffic in already congested areas - whoever made the decision to put the cheap plastic lawn chairs out there so tourists can rest their asses and feel right at home - should be dismissed. If the objective is to make an already tacky area even more tacky - mission accomplished.
31 May 2009
mission accomplished
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30 May 2009
la sandía
Carrera No. 4 / Santa Marta, Colombia
One of the best things about Latin America and the Caribbean is the abundance of fresh fruit year round. Though when in Costa Rica last week, while it seemed there was fresh picked watermelon (or la sandía) overflowing every roadside stand, it didn't taste nearly as sweet as what we get across the street at our local market. Perhaps ours are chemically-enhanced to improve that delicious watermelon flavor.
One of the best things about Latin America and the Caribbean is the abundance of fresh fruit year round. Though when in Costa Rica last week, while it seemed there was fresh picked watermelon (or la sandía) overflowing every roadside stand, it didn't taste nearly as sweet as what we get across the street at our local market. Perhaps ours are chemically-enhanced to improve that delicious watermelon flavor.
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29 May 2009
plain & fancy
28 May 2009
big boy tree house
Tree Houses Hotel / San Carlo, Costa Rica
Just returned from four great days in the Arenal Volcano region of northwestern Costa Rica. It was an adventurous trip made even more fun by spending our nights in a tree house in the jungle canopy. During the days in the jungle, I saw everything I went for: howler monkeys, two-toed sloths, tree frogs, a toucan - and even a deadly eyebrow palm pit viper. And some things I didn't ask for - like a flat tire on the rental SUV in the middle of nowhere in the scorching sun. Fortunately, after an hour or so on the side of the road trying to get a tire off that wouldn't come free, a kind gentleman who spoke no english rescued us two useless gringos. All in all - a fun trip.
Just returned from four great days in the Arenal Volcano region of northwestern Costa Rica. It was an adventurous trip made even more fun by spending our nights in a tree house in the jungle canopy. During the days in the jungle, I saw everything I went for: howler monkeys, two-toed sloths, tree frogs, a toucan - and even a deadly eyebrow palm pit viper. And some things I didn't ask for - like a flat tire on the rental SUV in the middle of nowhere in the scorching sun. Fortunately, after an hour or so on the side of the road trying to get a tire off that wouldn't come free, a kind gentleman who spoke no english rescued us two useless gringos. All in all - a fun trip.
27 May 2009
mix it up
26 May 2009
the afterparty
25 May 2009
shuckin' corn
24 May 2009
layers
23 May 2009
trippin' to the tropics
Centro Histórico, Palacio de la Inquisición / Cartagena, Colombia
Off again trippin' for the long Memorial Day weekend (plus a few more days) - this time to Costa Rica. We are going to the area around La Fortuna which is the Arenal Volcano district in the northern jungles. Forecast is very hot and very sticky - perfect volcano weather. Oh, and the Palacio de la Inquisición (photo was taken in the courtyard) was the site of over five hundred religious executions and was only closed late in the 18th century. It is now a museum and memorial to the victims of the Inquisición.
Off again trippin' for the long Memorial Day weekend (plus a few more days) - this time to Costa Rica. We are going to the area around La Fortuna which is the Arenal Volcano district in the northern jungles. Forecast is very hot and very sticky - perfect volcano weather. Oh, and the Palacio de la Inquisición (photo was taken in the courtyard) was the site of over five hundred religious executions and was only closed late in the 18th century. It is now a museum and memorial to the victims of the Inquisición.
22 May 2009
spotted fever
Highway 3B / Orchid World, Barbados
Another beautiful example of the multitude of orchids growing in their natural environment at Orchid World. There was a time not long ago when I had a fever for growing orchids - however, once I moved from upstate NY to NYC, they never seemed to do well. It's all about the microclimate.
Another beautiful example of the multitude of orchids growing in their natural environment at Orchid World. There was a time not long ago when I had a fever for growing orchids - however, once I moved from upstate NY to NYC, they never seemed to do well. It's all about the microclimate.
21 May 2009
michelin man cometh
20 May 2009
hopper
19 May 2009
pax, baby
Charles Bridge / Prague, Czech Republic
There are 30 statues mounted to the balustrade of Charles Bridge in Prague. Most sculptures were erected between 1683 and 1714 and depict various saints and patron saints. Beginning in 1965, all of the statues have been systematically replaced by replicas and the originals have been exhibited in the lapidarium of the National Museum. I'm not very good at saint cognizance so I have no idea who this is.
There are 30 statues mounted to the balustrade of Charles Bridge in Prague. Most sculptures were erected between 1683 and 1714 and depict various saints and patron saints. Beginning in 1965, all of the statues have been systematically replaced by replicas and the originals have been exhibited in the lapidarium of the National Museum. I'm not very good at saint cognizance so I have no idea who this is.
18 May 2009
stoj!
Auschwitz I / Auschwitz, Poland
I recently finished reading The Boy in Striped Pyjamas which once again brought back to mind the atrocities carried out at the three concentration camps built by the Germans in Auschwitz (or "Out-With" as it is called by Bruno). Millions upon millions of people were systematically murdered here, primarily Jews but also non-Jewish Poles, Czechs, Yugoslavs, French, Austrians, Belgians, Dutch and many others.
I recently finished reading The Boy in Striped Pyjamas which once again brought back to mind the atrocities carried out at the three concentration camps built by the Germans in Auschwitz (or "Out-With" as it is called by Bruno). Millions upon millions of people were systematically murdered here, primarily Jews but also non-Jewish Poles, Czechs, Yugoslavs, French, Austrians, Belgians, Dutch and many others.
17 May 2009
variegated greenery
16 May 2009
leaving the nest
15 May 2009
welcome, my lovelies
14 May 2009
converging spaces
13 May 2009
survival
Cortlandt Alley (Tribeca) / New York, New York
While we have Central Park and a plethora of other smaller pockets of nature scattered throughout the city, it is urban survivors like this that deserve the recognition. Manhattan is a harsh environment and when I see strands of green growing out of concrete pushing upwards to find both sunlight and nourishment - I wish them nothing but success.
While we have Central Park and a plethora of other smaller pockets of nature scattered throughout the city, it is urban survivors like this that deserve the recognition. Manhattan is a harsh environment and when I see strands of green growing out of concrete pushing upwards to find both sunlight and nourishment - I wish them nothing but success.
12 May 2009
jesus saves nyc
11 May 2009
sea of yellow
10 May 2009
pretty in pink
09 May 2009
argyle the airedale
The Arboretum @ JMU / Harrisonburg, Virginia
I was scrolling through the thousands of photos I have taken and came across this great dog shot. It was right around this time of year; I had just gotten Argyle through Airedale Rescue and we took a road trip to Harrisonburg, Virginia to visit one of my kids at James Madison. She had been a neglected pup and was loving the new found attention.
I was scrolling through the thousands of photos I have taken and came across this great dog shot. It was right around this time of year; I had just gotten Argyle through Airedale Rescue and we took a road trip to Harrisonburg, Virginia to visit one of my kids at James Madison. She had been a neglected pup and was loving the new found attention.
08 May 2009
full sail ahead
07 May 2009
colonial cartagena
Cartagena De Indias Cathedral / Cartagena, Colombia
Located on the Plaza de Bolívar, the main cathedral of Cartagena is a beautiful example of Latin American colonial architecture - having been built in the late 16th century. The city of Cartagena De Indias was discovered by the Spanish in the early 16th century and immediately grew into a strategically located port for shipping and slave trade.
Located on the Plaza de Bolívar, the main cathedral of Cartagena is a beautiful example of Latin American colonial architecture - having been built in the late 16th century. The city of Cartagena De Indias was discovered by the Spanish in the early 16th century and immediately grew into a strategically located port for shipping and slave trade.
06 May 2009
fields of sunshine
Pinfold Lane / Kirk Smeaton, England
This time of years, fields upon fields of rural England are in full bloom with rapeseed, a bright yellow flowering member of the family Brassicaceae (mustard or cabbage family). They are really quite stunning; from a distance the fields appear as vast carpets of brilliant sunshine. This was taken around 8pm against a setting sun.
This time of years, fields upon fields of rural England are in full bloom with rapeseed, a bright yellow flowering member of the family Brassicaceae (mustard or cabbage family). They are really quite stunning; from a distance the fields appear as vast carpets of brilliant sunshine. This was taken around 8pm against a setting sun.
05 May 2009
wired on the waterloo
Waterloo Bridge / London, England
Waterloo Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge crossing the River Thames. Thanks to its location at a strategic bend in the River Thames, the views of London from the bridge are widely held to be the finest from any spot at ground level. The view looking up is pretty cool, as well.
Waterloo Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge crossing the River Thames. Thanks to its location at a strategic bend in the River Thames, the views of London from the bridge are widely held to be the finest from any spot at ground level. The view looking up is pretty cool, as well.
04 May 2009
stormy weather
03 May 2009
iconic architecture
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (5th Avenue) / New York, New York
From the Guggenheim New York website.. "Fifty years after the realization of Frank Lloyd Wright’s renowned design, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum celebrates the golden anniversary of its landmark building with the exhibition Frank Lloyd Wright: From Within Outward, co-organized by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. On view from May 15 through August 23, 2009, the 50th anniversary exhibition brings together sixty-four projects designed by one of the most influential architects of the 20th century, including privately commissioned residences, civic and government buildings, religious and performance spaces, as well as unrealized urban mega-structures." Put it on your calendar.
From the Guggenheim New York website.. "Fifty years after the realization of Frank Lloyd Wright’s renowned design, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum celebrates the golden anniversary of its landmark building with the exhibition Frank Lloyd Wright: From Within Outward, co-organized by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. On view from May 15 through August 23, 2009, the 50th anniversary exhibition brings together sixty-four projects designed by one of the most influential architects of the 20th century, including privately commissioned residences, civic and government buildings, religious and performance spaces, as well as unrealized urban mega-structures." Put it on your calendar.
02 May 2009
innocence
01 May 2009
waiting for ..
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