Fort Tryon Underpass

02*06*2012 Posted in Landscape * NYC * Parks

This is an underpass in Fort Tryon park, captured on my New Year’s morning excursion.

I only realized this morning, long after I finished processing it, that although I’m using the selective blur effect less than I used to, I seem to be using it routinely in shots that feature anything resembling a tunnel.
So even as I cut down on a technique that I thought was becoming a crutch, I turned it into something of a cliche. There’s always something new to work on, which is part of what makes photography a challenge.

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Len Saltiel - Really cool scene Mark. Like the selected focus. Nicely processed
Len Saltiel recently posted..Sailing Into the FireMy ProfileFebruary 6, 2012 – 1:57 pm

My Lame, Conceptual, Negative Space Super Bowl Tribute

02*05*2012 Posted in Landscape * NYC * Parks

One thing about New York is that because of its size, no single event can take over the entire city. No matter how big something is, there is always a critical mass of people who just won’t care.  This is especially true of sporting events, because apart from the people who care not at all for any sport, there are usually fans of a rival local team to account for.

And this park is never empty on a sunny day. It doesn’t matter how cold it is, people come out and use it. But when I took this image about 10-15 minutes before one of the Giants’ playoff games a few weeks ago, there was nobody in sight. I think it was the Green Bay game. It was also one of the few bitter cold weekend days we have had all winter. I think that between the folks who did stay home for the football game and people who thought, “I just don’t need to go out in this cold,” I came across an unusual scene.

So with today being Super Bowl Sunday, I figured I’d pull this one out. Plus, why waste a better image on a day when most folks will be thinking only about football.

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Tinna - For me, this is so simple yet so meaningful photo…February 6, 2012 – 9:50 am

Astoria Water Tower

02*04*2012 Posted in Buildings * Cities * Landscape * NY Scenes * NYC

This Astoria Water Tower was shot during the Google Plus New York Photowalkers outing in Astoria a few weeks ago.  I’ve shot several more film rolls since then and I’m waiting t get most of them back from processing. While I’m certainly not going to limit myself, I do think I am going to devote a lot of my photography this year to film shooting.

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Mark Neal - I like this shot, Mark. It even shows the grain. Reminds me of my old film days pushing Tri-X 400 up to 800 asa. I look forward to more of your film shots.
Mark Neal recently posted..HDR – Lots of Tone to Map – The White HouseMy ProfileFebruary 4, 2012 – 2:12 pm

Eden - Nicely captured and well composed. Have a great weekend.February 4, 2012 – 3:46 pm

Plastic Lens Friday – Hush Cafe and Lounge

02*03*2012 Posted in Cities * Landscape

A couple of days ago I announced here that I was starting a new Daily Photo Theme for Google Plus:  Plastic Lens Friday. The theme is open to any image taken with a plastic lens, both film and digital, as long as the lens is plastic. So it can be a cheap all-plastic camera, or a umpteen megapixel DSLR with a plastic lens attached (e.g. a Holga digital lens or a plastic LensBaby), a camera phone shot taken with a plastic attachment over the lens, or anything in between. Pinholes are allowed as long as the pinhole lens is plastic. There was some uncertainty, so let me be clear: what counts is the lens element. The lens housing and mechanics don’t count. If the lens element is made of plastic instead of glass, then this is the theme for your image.

Please use #PlasticLensFriday to tag your posts and +PlasticLens Friday to tag your photo submissions over on Google Plus if you want to play along.

This image shows the sign for Hush Cafe and Lounge on Grand Avenue in Maspeth, Queens. It was taken last summer  with a Diana F+ camera and Kodak 120 format Portra 400  film. The image displays the imperfections and light leaks that plastic lenses excel at.

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Jim Denham - Cool concept! It may make me look at one those there Lensbaby’s a bit closer! Good stuff!
Jim Denham recently posted..The Post OfficeMy ProfileFebruary 3, 2012 – 1:32 pm

Mark - Hey Jim, just be aware that the basic Lensbaby has a glass lens and wouldn’t qualify unless you also get the plastic optic to swap in. Of course, regular Lensbabies are pretty fun as it is.February 3, 2012 – 1:45 pm

Not Saks, Not As Advertised

02*02*2012 Posted in Buildings * Cities * NYC

This is a storefront in either Long Island City or Astoria.* Google Maps street view indicates that it is or was home to a florist, but it appeared closed when we walked by during the G+ Astoria Photo walk.  What ever it is, it certainly is not Saks. In fact, this was at least the second and maybe third building where I saw these Saks planters parked outside.

I don’t know if the manufacturer made more than Saks wanted or needed, or if Saks disposed of them after years of use and somehow they were recycled locally in Queens.

* I’m not really sure where the border is, and sometimes it seems to depend on the whim or marketing plan of each specific business or developer.

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Dave DiCello - Hmm, that’s pretty interesting that the Saks planters would be littered throughout the city! Cool shot man.
Dave DiCello recently posted..Crumbling downMy ProfileFebruary 2, 2012 – 9:17 am

Mark Neal - Well, they really are nice planters.
Mark Neal recently posted..Volubilis Morocco – Not Quite RomeMy ProfileFebruary 2, 2012 – 11:13 am

Len Saltiel - Cool find Mark. I’m sure my wife would have came to that conclusion in a millisecond
Len Saltiel recently posted..SpiritualMy ProfileFebruary 2, 2012 – 2:27 pm

Jimi Jones - Nice detail on these, Mark. For some reason, I’m really digging the one on the left with the cracks in it. :-) They both seem to have a good deal of age on them. Nice find.
Jimi Jones recently posted..The HugMy ProfileFebruary 2, 2012 – 3:58 pm

Edith Levy - Cool shot Mark. Maybe these were a decoy so that customers would come into the store.
Edith Levy recently posted..The Photo StudioMy ProfileFebruary 3, 2012 – 11:24 am

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