Recently, we helped our daughter buy her first car. Found it on Craig's list, and picked it up last Saturday. It needs work, so it'll need to go into the shop soon to fix some of the problems. Hopefully there won't be any surprises or major repairs. It's the chance you take with used cars. Aly is so excited with it, and she get's her license this week. Time flies, seems like only yesterday we were pushing strollers.
Our youngest daughter is now a freshman in high school, and doing her best to fit in. She's struggling a bit with some friendships, but I know she'll work things out.
It's been difficult finding time to take pictures. I'm so anxious, it's been frustrating. I've stolen time here and there, but not enough. It's become apparent, when I felt compelled to post shots my dad had taken thirty eight years ago, of a family vacation in the Bahamas, instead of posting my shots. I just did not have enough to show that were good. The Bahamas was a once-in-a-lifetime family vacation. My dad had become friends with a co-worker during his days as an art director for IBM. Hi friend, John Woodside had left IBM in the early 1960's to pursue his passion for boats.
He found a wrecked wooden ship, in long island (exactly where, I don't know), and he restored it to pristine condition. The Priscilla was a beatiful boat, and we were invited to sail with the Woodsides and go island hoping in the Bahamas. Wow. See my Flickr photos to see the scans of the slides my dad shot. I love these shots.
Bahamas Vacation, 1970
John Woodside passed away around ten years ago, but he is certainly missed by our family for being our great friend. One of the most fascinating persons I've ever met.
Read about what happened to the "Priscilla" here:
Restoration and Historic Registry
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Sunday, October 5, 2008
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
NYC Photography Workshop
I met some great people at the Coney Island photoshoot, and was invited to join their NYC group (NYC Photography Workshop). The group consists of over 100 members who participate in photo meets in NYC, and post their best shots on the group's site, on Flickr.
I attended my first outing with several wonderful photographers, this past Friday, Aug. 29, and had a great time!
We met at the Silver Spur diner on the corner of Houston St. and LaGaurdia place, had a quick bite to eat and took the subway to South Street Seaport. Conditions were difficult due to the hot and humid weather, and cloudy skies, but I managed to capture a few good shots. Have not posted my best yet.
On Saturday, took the family out to Little Italy for diner and a stroll through china town. All enjoyed the time, but ate too much!
Our kids begin school tomorrow, so photography and other creative outlets will likely hold for now.
See you soon!
I attended my first outing with several wonderful photographers, this past Friday, Aug. 29, and had a great time!
We met at the Silver Spur diner on the corner of Houston St. and LaGaurdia place, had a quick bite to eat and took the subway to South Street Seaport. Conditions were difficult due to the hot and humid weather, and cloudy skies, but I managed to capture a few good shots. Have not posted my best yet.
On Saturday, took the family out to Little Italy for diner and a stroll through china town. All enjoyed the time, but ate too much!
Our kids begin school tomorrow, so photography and other creative outlets will likely hold for now.
See you soon!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Energizing my creative side... again!
At last years' HOW design conference in Atlanta, Jim Krause, a graphic designer like myself spoke about inspiring creativity through photography.
Of course, photography has always been a love of mine, I have not devoted enough time since school days. My busy lifestyle, family, kids, wife, and pets, have consumed all my time, and picture taking became just that. Documenting b-days, holidays, family outings, and things like that. A cause for much frustration, not getting the shots I knew I was capable of. Oh, Not because I had a bad camera, but because I did not spend the time to do better. Shame on me.
Having put this off far too long, It was time. So, for my midlife crisis, I bought myself a present. I bought a new digital SLR camera. Got it last June, and have been shooting daily, since. I'm rarely without my camera, and when I don't have it, I'm thinking about what to photograph, or what lens to add to my wish list. I'm so excited to have this revitalized creative outlet, and much thanks to Jim, for inspiring me to take it to the next level.
I'm also a bit of a gadget geek, so learning about the camera and lenses has been great fun. As for the creative side, it's energizing! As most designers know anyway, creativity is like a muscle, and it must be exercised, or creativity stagnates and suffers.
I'm beginning to meet other photographers to share experiences with, and learn new skills, and I look forward to future meets and some travel.
On Saturday, August 23rd, I participated in Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photo Walk, in Coney Island, NY. It was great fun, and I made some new friends.
See my photostream on Flickr: Coney Island
Drop me line, or comment on the flickr photo's, good, bad or ugly. I want to know, and hear from you.
Gotta go, now.
Of course, photography has always been a love of mine, I have not devoted enough time since school days. My busy lifestyle, family, kids, wife, and pets, have consumed all my time, and picture taking became just that. Documenting b-days, holidays, family outings, and things like that. A cause for much frustration, not getting the shots I knew I was capable of. Oh, Not because I had a bad camera, but because I did not spend the time to do better. Shame on me.
Having put this off far too long, It was time. So, for my midlife crisis, I bought myself a present. I bought a new digital SLR camera. Got it last June, and have been shooting daily, since. I'm rarely without my camera, and when I don't have it, I'm thinking about what to photograph, or what lens to add to my wish list. I'm so excited to have this revitalized creative outlet, and much thanks to Jim, for inspiring me to take it to the next level.
I'm also a bit of a gadget geek, so learning about the camera and lenses has been great fun. As for the creative side, it's energizing! As most designers know anyway, creativity is like a muscle, and it must be exercised, or creativity stagnates and suffers.
I'm beginning to meet other photographers to share experiences with, and learn new skills, and I look forward to future meets and some travel.
On Saturday, August 23rd, I participated in Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photo Walk, in Coney Island, NY. It was great fun, and I made some new friends.
See my photostream on Flickr: Coney Island
Drop me line, or comment on the flickr photo's, good, bad or ugly. I want to know, and hear from you.
Gotta go, now.
