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

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

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

Progression of Separation 3

Progression of Separation 2

Progression of Separation 1

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

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!

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

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

Phoenix

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

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

Journey

The journey of life. Which lane are you in?

Embrace Me

From my Mom's birthday bouquet.

Which Way?

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

Depths

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

Seasons

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

Freedom

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

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

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.