Post No. 52 Lost Dreams

I can't remember why we fell apart... From something that was so meant to be, yeah... Forever was the promise in our hearts... Now, more and more I wonder where you are. Do I ever cross your mind, anytime? Do you ever wake up reaching out for me? Do I ever cross your mind, anytime? I miss you... ~ Brian McKnight (Anytime)

Post No. 51 Lonely Playground

"Normally, we do not so much look at things as overlook them." ~Alan Watts

Post No. 50 Life's Wonders

"Life is fillied with suffering, but it is also filled with many wonders... To suffer is not enough. We must also be in touch with the wonders of life. They are within us and all around us, everywhere, any time."

~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Post No. 49 NYC Emergency Response to Flight 1549

I was driving into the city on the westside highway on Thursday when I first heard of the Flight 1549 plane, which crashed into the hudson river. By the time I reached 96th street, the traffic was completely stopped, and what seemed like a hundred emergency responders were blaring their sirens and screaming over their loudspeakers for drivers to get their cars out of the way immediately! As always, I keep my camera within arms reach, so it was a no braner for me to start shooting. This photo was taken near 56th street, where all traffic was being diverted to the east. As you see, there is a stream of emergency vehicles continuing to make way through traffice. There were probabaly 30 police and fire vehicles in this group! I have to say that it was the most incredible emergency response I have ever seen in person. I've never seen so many police, fire, medic vehicles, and other unmarked vehicles respond to any single event as this. It was most certainly warranted and as we all know, the result was over 150 lives saved! The heroism began with the pilot, Chelsey B. Sullenberger III, but continued with the flight crew and passengers, ferryboat operators and passengers, and emergency responders. When I reflect on the tremendous beauty of the collective effort put into saving the lives of those on Flight 1549, I can't help but become overwhelmed with emotion. Hats off to all of those involved! Bravo

Post No. 48 Refuge From the Cold

On lonely nights I start to fade... Her love's a thousand miles away... Memories made in the coldest winter. Goodbye my friend. Will I ever love again? ~ Kanye West (Coldest Winter)

Post No. 47 Dawn's Early Light on the Hudson

Post No 46 Cold Night in Rochester, NY

Post No. 45 Olive Fingertips