Staircase, pedestrian tunnel, and roof at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.
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Museum Abstractions Leave a comment
Manhattan Skyline 2 comments
As seen at sunset from far, far away (i.e. the Jersey Turnpike).
iPhone, adjusted with Snapseed
Old New York 2 comments
Near Wall Street in lower Manhattan, a few buildings remind us of how it looked in the early days before skyscrapers took over the island. The second be looks like a precursor of the Flatiron Building to me.
Canon Powershot G12
Factory on the horizon Leave a comment
Captured this factory in New Haven while crossing the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge:
iPhone, edited with Snapseed
Prayer at LaGuardia 2 comments
Captured these cab drivers taking a prayer break before resuming their shift, under a freeway ramp.
New York, old and new 5 comments
Loved the juxtaposition of the old and new, and how the buildings seamlessly connected visually.
iPhone, edited in Snapseed
Crooked Paris 2 comments
So many streets in Paris feature buildings that seem to lean against each other, each one at a different angle.
The quietest spots in Paris Leave a comment
Are its beautiful cemeteries. Recently I visited two: cimetière Montparnasse and cimetière Montmartre. Click on any photo to see them in slide show format.
Paris Icons 5 comments
Yes, just about everyone knows these and they’ve been photographed from all possible angles – but when you’re in Paris it’s hard NOT to take pictures of some of the icons that make this city so lovely and unique:
Paris Passages 4 comments
On a recent trip to Paris, I strolled through several of the beautiful covered shopping arcades that were built in the early 1800’s. Click on any picture to see them in slide show format.
I was inspired by this lovely post on a blog I follow, which has great insider tips about Paris. Thanks Theodora!
Evening stroll through Montreal 1 comment
Captured during a quick business trip to Montreal:
An art project guided people throughout the town to streets where silent films were projected on empty walls:
Summer at Mohonk Lake 3 comments
Captured these while at Mohonk Mountain House for a business meeting. Click on any picture to see them in slideshow view.
Scenes of Montreal Leave a comment
Captured these on a recent business trip to Montreal:
Canon 5d Mark II, EFL-24-70mm
Scenes of a flight Leave a comment
Shot these on the way to Montreal.
Preflight check:
Outside the window:
Arrival:
Birds Eye View of Manhattan 3 comments
Captured these while descending towards LaGuardia airport in New York on a gorgeous sunny summer day.
iphone, edited with Snapped
Rush hour 1 comment
Captured at Grand Central Terminal, late afternoon.
iPhone, Hipstamatic
The Commute from Hell 2 comments
Well, maybe it’s the commute TO hell, given that this is a shot of the platform going from Long Island TO New York.
Quality Work 1 comment
Hmm – not sure I’d want to take my car here for a tune-up:
iphone
Grain Silo Leave a comment
Captured near Chalk Hill, Pennsylvania:
Canon Powershot G12
ISO 100
f/5.6
1/400 sec
Faded factory doors 3 comments
I discovered these doors on an abandoned factory in New Haven. Loved the texture and faded colors. Click on any one to see them all in slideshow format.
iPhone, slight edits in Lightroom
Stormy Vermont Scene Leave a comment
Captured on the way to Stowe, VT:
Canon 5D Mark II, EF 16-35mm
ISO 200
f/8
1/60 sec
Vermont Vietnam Veteran Memorial Leave a comment
I always drive by here on my way to Stowe, VT. This time I decided to take some pictures:
Canon 5D Mark II, EF 16-35mm
Closed for Refreshments 2 comments
Refreshment stand on the Mall in Washington, DC:
Canon Powershot G12
ISO 1600
f/7.1
0.8 sec
B&W conversion in Lightroom
Curves of Washington,DC 1 comment
Even a mundane office building like the Office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in Washington, DC has some graceful lines:
Canon Powershot G12
ISO 100
f/8
1/250 sec
New View of Washington Monument 1 comment
New view because the National Museum of African American History and Culture is now on the Mall, adding some interesting lines to Washington, DC’s architecture.
Canon Powershot G12
ISO 100
f/8
1/250 sec
Guarding the Washington Monument 1 comment
Trying to find a unique perspective of the Washington Monument, I came across these two soldiers guarding the entrance. Captured during a brief business trip to DC earlier this week.
Canon Powershot G12
ISO 100
f/8
1/250 sec
Car Wash 1 comment
Abandoned car wash in rural Pennsylvania:
Canon Powershot G12
ISO 100
f/7.1
1/400 sec
Chalk Hill Motel 3 comments
Found this abandoned motel in Pennsylvania. Click on any picture to see them in slideshow view.
Canon Powershot G12
Old-fashioned Gas Station 2 comments
This gas station sits at the outskirts of our little town, and doesn’t seem to get much traffic, but it keeps hanging in there, off the beaten path and not far from large-brand gas stations.
Canon 5D Mark II, EF 16-35mm f/4 USM
ISO 800
f/4.0
1/30 sec
Madison Cemetery 2 comments
This cemetery, started in 1691, has many old, beautifully-worn tombstones from the 1700 and 1800’s. Decided to experiment with my new ultra-wide lens to try some close-up angles and some wide angles.
Canon 5D Mark II, EF 16-35mm f/4 USM
edited in Nik Silver Efex 2
Josiah Kelsey House 3 comments
This house, built in 1760, is located on Main Street of our little town of Clinton. Unfortunately it’s in terrible shape and I always hope, when I pass it, that someone will take pity and restore it to its former splendor.
Canon 5D Mark II, EF 16-35mm f/4 USM
ISO 100
f/6.3
1/500 sec
Chicago Skyline 1 comment
Shot during a visit to Chicago a while back:
Canon 7D, EF 12-22mm
ISO 100
f/5.6
1/100 sec
Tobacco Barns 1 comment
Found these barns near Bradley International Airport in Connecticut:
Montpelier, VT 2 comments
A brief stop in Vermont’s capital afforded me an opportunity to snap a few views of downtown. Click on any picture to see them in slideshow format.
Full Moon and Fresh Snow 2 comments
Captured this in Guilford, CT:
Canon G12
ISO 2000
f/2.8
0.8 sec
Thrill Ride 4 comments
Captured this rollercoaster ride at Six Flags in Massachusetts.
Canon Powershot G10
ISO 100
f/5.0
1/10 sec
Studying Hard 2 comments
Caught at the New York Public Library. ‘Nuff said.
Zeppelin Mooring Leave a comment
Who knew that the top of the Empire State Building was designed to be an anchor for giant blimps, or dirigibles?
However, it was tried only a few times, and when the Hindenburg burst into flames six years after the construction of the Empire State Building, dirigible traffic dwindled and the true purpose of the docking mast became obvious – it made the building the tallest building in the world at the time, beating the Chrysler Building. (Claiming that title was considered poor form – how refreshing, considering the incessant striving for superlatives these days!).
Old and New in New York 2 comments
I like the juxtaposition of old and new in New York. Here is the beaux-art facade of Grand Central Terminal from 1913 in front of the MetLife Building, built 50 years later in the International Style.
By the way, the statue is called ‘Transportation’, weighs 1500 tons, is 48 feet (16m) high, took 7 years to build, and the Tiffany clock has a diameter of 13 feet (4m)!
Water for Gotham City 6 comments
Found this water tower on a building in midtown New York. I like how this antiquated structure was framed by the modern building behind it.
Hartford Factory Leave a comment
This one is located just south of downtown Hartford:
Artist Colony in Old Factory Leave a comment
I passed this old factory in Bristol that looked abandoned and decided to explore it, only to find out that it houses a variety of small artsy businesses:
Canon 7D, 28-70mm EFL f/2.8
Vermont Barn 2 comments
Spotted near Stowe, VT:
Canon 5D Mark II, EFL 24-70mm f/2.8
ISO 200
f/4.5
1/640 sec
Old Railroad Bridge 3 comments
I pass this bridge every day, but with the fall foliage at peak, I finally decided to stop and take a few pictures.
Canon 5D Mark II
ISO 100
f/11
1/80 sec
Fall Foliage 2 comments
Shot these two near Bristol, CT:
Old Connecticut Factory 1 comment
The J.H.Sessions factory building in Bristol, CT, caught my eye as I was driving by. Couldn’t get to the abandoned inside, but the outside provided plenty of photo opportunities. Click on any pic to see them in slideshow format:
Montana Barn 4 comments
Loved the texture on this old barn, near the Montana State University campus:
Canon 7D, EFS 24mm f/2.8
ISO 100
f/5.6
1/160 sec
Scenes from Livingston, MT 3 comments
This scenic little town is in southern Montana, close to the North entrance of Yellowstone Park.
Grain Storage in Montana 2 comments
Found in Bozeman, MT:
Tuscan Courtyard Leave a comment
Captured in the town of San Giminiano.
Olympus C3000Z
ISO 100
f/2.8
1/160 sec
edited with Nik Efex Analog Pro
Snapshots For Sore Eyes 