As Seen By Me

Fast Changes

2009-01-31T23:07:00.006-05:00

Words to follow

..........on the Other Side 2

2008-11-27T21:18:00.001-05:00

..........on the Other Side 1

2008-11-27T17:55:00.006-05:00

I know I haven't posted anything in ages. I’m not going to give any excuses but I'll say two things. One, It might not have been such a great idea to introduce my camera to the concrete pavement at such a high velocity and two, the economy is not what it used to be. Those sound like excuses, don't they? :) That being said, I still get a few keepers with my broken camera.

It's been a long November for me, in this the 27th year of my life. A few significant things have happened that right now I am asking why (Enigma) and feeling helpless because for the most part, all I can do is sit and wonder (The Verve). Not a feeling I can say that I've had much experience with, but we all get to that point at one time or another I guess. What gets me through though is having support, which thankfully is there, and knowing that all will be well and that I will emerge stronger "..........on the Other Side". Looking forward to a spectacularly fine 2009 (that's my lame attempt and a rhyme :))

These two images capture my November and the future. I took the first earlier this year during summer while on the Staten Island ferry and the second was taken three years ago in Jamaica.

Progression of Separation 4

2008-06-27T20:37:00.002-05:00

Progression of Separation 3

2008-06-27T20:35:00.002-05:00

Progression of Separation 2

2008-06-27T20:34:00.002-05:00

Progression of Separation 1

2008-06-27T19:21:00.010-05:00

This series of shots has many things in common with each other, and thinking about it, I realize that I have so much in common with them. There is a lot going on, even thought it doesn't seem like it. The lines...the color movement...the physical movement...the progression of separation...CHANGES.

Drama

2008-05-25T13:53:00.004-05:00

I went to Battery Park a few days ago to get some shots but the weather was not very cooperative in allowing me to get the usual color saturation that i like. Since nature is the boss i had to submit, so i decided to fiddle with a little black and white instead. It's not really my thing, as you can see from the other posts here on the blog but this shot had such drama in it that i couldn't resist.

Go Green!

2008-04-28T13:30:00.010-05:00

Well, I am a few days late for Earth Day, but since we all live here, everyday is earth day! In that spirit lets all do our part and "Go Green!". This one is doing double duty; it's a cheer for my favorite color, which has been missing in action for the last few months on the blog, and it's a reminder for us to do all we can to maintain this beauty.

New York

2008-03-30T13:21:00.006-05:00

I saw this, one evening as I was walking along 34th Street towards 5th Ave. The namesake of "New York". The Empire State.

Phoenix

2008-02-29T12:31:00.007-05:00

This is another shot from the scene below. Another look at the beauty of a magnificent Jamaican sunset. The singular "phoenix", extinguishing itself in a fiery blaze, temporarily bidding adieu, to rise again and usher in another day.

Going Home

2008-02-18T22:03:00.002-05:00

Took this one on my way home from the airport in Kingston. I wasn't the only one "going home".

Journey

2008-01-29T14:35:00.000-05:00

The journey of life. Which lane are you in?

Embrace Me

2007-12-20T14:04:00.000-05:00

From my Mom's birthday bouquet.

Which Way?

2007-12-16T00:31:00.001-05:00

Mid-Summer Sunset. Again, through the apartment window.

Depths

2007-12-15T21:56:00.001-05:00

Late evening view of the Hudson River and the New Jersey Skyline

Seasons

2007-11-30T14:50:00.001-05:00

I noticed this while looking out the apartment's bathroom window.

Freedom

2007-10-05T11:26:00.001-05:00

I took a week off from work during my surgery rotation - in March '06 to get away from the daily grind. Don't get me wrong, i loved surgery it was the best rotation i had but i just needed a little break to unwind. I decided to go to Negril for the weekend and on my way there stopped in Black River to check out the Safari tour. It was about an hour ride round trip. Got to see the mangroves, fed crocodiles-i was literally 2 feet away from one, and yes i still have all my limbs. We fished for a few minutes (unfortunately not enough for dinner. lol) and of course spotted lots of birds in their natural habitat.

This particular one and i had a thread of commonality. It was doing a little sightseeing of its own, but more than that it was soaring through the sky, wings fully expanded, enjoying its "freedom" as i was enjoying mine.

Vinca

2007-09-17T15:08:00.000-05:00

My grandmother has a lot of "Vinca" plants in the yard, but they have never really caught my attention; until now. It was early afternoon and I was just browsing around the yard (on my vacation, so I'm allowed to idle) and kept seeing more of these so i decided to take a few pictures and voilà; this popped into view!

Trust

2007-09-16T13:56:00.000-05:00

I was in my backyard and saw this dragonfly. Of course I immediately wanted to take some shots but the second I approached it, it flew off! Which in my case has always been the experience. A few minutes later he decided to come back and displayed a healthy serving of "Trust". I was mere centimeters away from him, but he just sat there and allowed me to take quite a few shots. It was great! I did it in black and white because I liked the way it emphasized the pattern of its wings.

Throne

2007-07-29T21:39:00.000-05:00

Spotted this little guy surveying his kingdom from his "throne"

Duel

2007-07-29T21:00:00.000-05:00

I was relaxing in my apartment enjoying the evening sun, when a light breeze passed, shifting my focus from the sunset to this "duel"

Life

2007-06-04T21:38:00.001-05:00

Simple, sustainers of "Life". I wonder what we woud be without them.....we wouldn't be wondering.

Touch

2007-05-29T10:04:00.000-05:00

Taking a leisurely walk along the beach in Negril i noticed this; frozen in time forever striving to "touch" the sky.

Broken

2007-05-29T09:44:00.000-05:00

The shadows are "broken" by the column of warm evening sun cascading across this wooden floor, temporarily separated by their nemesis, their reunion beckons, as the the sun sets.

Joy

2007-05-28T16:48:00.000-05:00

You scratch my back i'll scratch yours and we can experience the "joy" of each other

B

2007-05-28T16:29:00.000-05:00

"b"eing me, lounging on the steps of the front porch, i couldn't resist this, 100% natural, amazing, vibrant color. Some cheer for this old log.

Brothers

2007-05-28T15:55:00.000-05:00

These branches were on the same tree in my aunt's garden but you'd never know. Somehow there was this odd distance between them. No worries! These "brothers" are bridging the gap.

Closing

2007-05-28T15:20:00.000-05:00

"Closing". End of the line for this pineapple plant.

What about me?

2007-05-28T12:53:00.000-05:00

I'm guessing this breadfruit tree wasn't exactly having the greatest day, week, or month as evidenced by the lack of leaves but i couldn't help but think neither is that branch that was left out pondering "what about me"? Aw well, at least it has things straight.

Explorer

2007-05-28T12:45:00.001-05:00

This little guy fell into the same category as i did, on that day in my grandmothers backyard. "Explorer". Look closer.

Convergence

2007-05-28T12:06:00.001-05:00

Went to my second home (have many although i don't actually own any, this particular one belongs to my grandmother) on one of my vacations and was outside just checking out the changes to the backyard and i stumbled across "Convergence". This banana plant leaf beautifully backlit by the evening sun. My favorite color definitely shines.

Differences

2007-05-07T21:49:00.000-05:00

I hauled my laundry downstairs and was distracted by thoughts of my upcoming exam. The thoughts waned as i gazed through the window and was captivated by "Differences". Perfect greeen leaves against a pristine, cloudless blue sky. This tree reaching towards the sky as i was reaching for my goals.