Rochester, NY
I love the Chase Tower in downtown Rochester. It is the third tallest buildings in the city (there aren't many), and it's quite architecturally and visually interesting, as illustrated here in this photo I took today. The lines, shades and tones change constantly, depending on the time of day, light, color of the sky, and the viewing angle. If you're ever in Rochester, I would recommend taking a few minutes to walk around this beauty to better appreciate her visual gifts. Here is a link with a bit of history on the Chase Tower: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chase_Tower_(Rochester)
~peace
seanjonesfoto
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Post No. 116 Optical Illusion
Rochester, NY
I love the Chase Tower in downtown Rochester. It is the third tallest buildings in the city (there aren't many), and it's quite architecturally and visually interesting, as illustrated here in this photo I took today. The lines, shades and tones change constantly, depending on the time of day, light, color of the sky, and the viewing angle. If you're ever in Rochester, I would recommend taking a few minutes to walk around this beauty to better appreciate her visual gifts. Here is a link with a bit of history on the Chase Tower: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chase_Tower_(Rochester)
~peace
seanjonesfoto
Monday, July 20, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
Post No. 114 Casey
Nyack, NY
I've been house-sitting and dog-sitting for about a week and a half now. The adorable, bearded collie you see above, Casey, is the 9 year-old girl I've been watching over. I've become quite attached to her in such a short time... I think she likes having me around, as well. During my first few days at the house, she was indifferent about being in the same room as me. However, now, she nuzzles right up to me and follows me everywhere. She always puts her nose under my hand, indicating that she wants me to pet her... It will be difficult to leave her on Sunday... :( Fortunately, she lives close-by, so I will visit often. I just hope that her owner doesn't become tired of seeing my face. :)
~peace
seanjonesfoto
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Post No. 113 Spread a Little Love
I once heard someone say, "Bloom where you're planted." I don't remember where I heard it, or who said it, but it resonated with me on many levels... I didn't want to post my feelings about this quote here to avoid having influenced your interpretation of the image more than I already have by adding this quote. So, what does it mean for you?
~peace
seanjonesfoto
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Post No. 112 Caught in the Rain
Nyack, NY
It started off as a beautiful, sunny day... I woke up early, read a little, did some writing, and walked Casey, the adorable Bearded Collie I've been watching for the past week. After bringing Casey back to the house, I grabbed my camera, as I usually do, and went for a stroll around town (Nyack, NY). Not a cloud in the sky... The sun felt warm on my skin, and the subtle breeze ensured it didn't become uncomfortable... The typical sights of Nyack were in abundance: cyclists; runners; walkers; children; and families... There was a post-holiday weekend buzz of worker bees getting back to the daily grind- delivery men and their trucks, suits, local shop keepers, antiquers, artists...
I decided to stop by a local restarurant and have a delicious spinach, tomato, smoked salmon, and feta omlet... While chatting it up with a few of the locals, the owner looks out the window and says, "Oh, it's getting cloudy!" Just then, a gentleman walks in and says, "Yup, the storm clouds are rollin' in. Looks like the sky's gonna open up any minute!" Huh!!?? Not having an umbrella, or any cover for my camera, I quickly paid my bill, left a tip, and bolted for the door. I immediately looked up... Ominous, dark clouds! Uh-oh... Well, I think I can make it. In fact, I think I have time to stop by the market to pick up some salad greens, fresh basil, and fruit for lunch and dinner later... I'm usually a fast shopper in stores, as I enter with an idea of exactly what I want. No dilly-dallying with browsing and such. As the cashier rang up my purchase, I look out the window and see a figure walk by with a big umbrella, opened! Raindrops... "Excuse me ma'am? May I have an extra plastic bag?" (Holding my camera up for her to see) "Certainly! But don't put it in the same bag as the grapes. You don't want to squash them."
I walk out of the store and the drops aren't coming down too fast... "Meh, I'll be fine! It's only a half mile up the road!" 100 yards up the road, the skies opened up! I didn't even bother to run, because I was rainsoaked within 5 seconds! Getting caught in the rain without protection always brings me back to my childhood. The urge to jump in the puddles was powerful, but in the end, I decided to snap this self-portrait (poor compo and focus- my self-timer skills are not so hot.) with my nice-and-dry camera! Thanks to the nice cashier at the market! :)
~peace
seanjonesfoto
Monday, July 6, 2009
Post No. 111 Back to the Future
Hate to admit it, but I was at the (gulp) mall (Palisades) yesterday... I saw this classic beauty parked next to my car, and I just could not resist snapping a few quick shots of her. Thanks to the high salaried Invenstment Bankers, Wall Streeter Brokers and Traders, Celebrities, and trust fund crew, exotic cars in and around NYC are a dime-a-dozen. The Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Bentlys, Maybachs, Maserattis, Teslas, RRs, Porsches, etc. don't even turn the heads of NYers. But this beautiful DeLorean caught my attention... No knock against Michael J. Fox, but the DeLorean was the star of Back to the Future... Here's a little history of the DeLorean Motor Company, its rapid demise and current status: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeLorean_Motor_Company
~ peace
seanjonesfoto
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Post No. 110 Breakfast
I've been housesitting, and spoiled with a gorgeous environment... One week left... :(
~peace,
seanjonesfoto
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Post No 108 Water Lily Redux
Sorry for the second post of the same water lily, but I really can't decide which image I like better. I'm leaning towards this one. Any thoughts or comments? ~peace seanjonesfoto
Post No. 107 Water LIly
Water LIly, originally uploaded by seanjonesfoto.Nyack, NY ~peace seanjonesfoto
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Post No 106 Orange and Blue
A minimalist photo I took while in Aruba last summer...
~peace
seanjonesfoto
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Post No. 103 Rain Watcher
Coney Island, NY
Braving the rain after the Mermaid Parade...
~peace,
seanjonesfoto
Monday, June 22, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Post No. 101 Coney Island and Nathan's
Coney Island, NY
I haven't been to Coney Island since I was a teenager. Until yesterday, that is. Actually, I don't even remember the last time I had a Nathan's Famous Frank (Hot Dog). Yesterday, I ate two; one plain (with ketchup & mustard), and the other with cheese (well, they call it cheese). I also had Nathan's fries and a Corona. I have to say that it was a fantastically delicious meal! There are Nathan's joints all around the greater NYC area, but you really can't beat the total experience of Nathan's Famous at Coney Island. I can't wait to get back for more!
~peace,
seanjonesfoto
Friday, June 19, 2009
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Post No. 98 Full Moon Over the Hudson
Hudson River, Tappan Zee Bridge
Nyack, NY
I know that this photo has many technical flaws, however, I couldn't resist taking this photo. I looked out of my living room window last night, and this is what I saw. The luminosity of the moon, the clear sky, the reflection of the moonlight on the hudson river, and the lights of the Tappan Zee Bridge made the scene so breathtaking in person. I just had to shoot it! My tripod was in my car, several blocks away, and I was being lazy. I stepped out to the fire escape and snapped this handheld. I tried to keep the camera as steady as possible, but this was the best I could do.
~peace,
seanjonesfoto
Post No. 97 Boo Teachers? LOL
The annual TZE teachers and staff vs. the third graders...all 260 of them! The kids were divided into groups of between 5 and 7 and each group was given at least 1 4 minute quarter of play in the game. The end result after 27 quarters... a tie - 134-134... Gotta love it!
~peace,
seanjonesfoto
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Post No. 96 Character
If only I could throw away the urge to trace my patterns in your heart, I could really see you.
~ David Brandon
peace, seanjonesfoto
Saturday, May 30, 2009
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Post No. 90 Manhattan Bridge - Friend's Rooftop
DUMBO (Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass), Brooklyn
~peace,
seanjonesfoto
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Post No. 83 Hudson River- Nyack, NY
I love the way the light highlights the grass in the foreground, the sailboats on the Hudson, and Westchester in the distance...
~peace, seanjonesfoto
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Post No. 81 Every Day is Earth Day
Mother Nature slowly and inevitably reclaims what rightfully belongs to her...
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Post No. 80 Calm
This is a photo of the same location (actually taken first) as Post No. 71, but taken under different weather conditions and from a different position/ point of view. I prefer this one over the other. I like the calm, serenity, and zen conveyed in this image... Do you have any thoughts or preferences?
~peace, seanjonesfoto
Monday, April 20, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Post No. 77 Eastman House- Rochester, NY
Former home of the Founder of the Eastman Kodak Company
At one point in it's history, Kodak was the largest employer in the city of Rochester. However, through the 1980's up to the present day, that role has diminished substantially. Kodak's bread and butter was photographic film, paper, and chemical products. The rise of the digital age translated to a subsequent decreased demand for the products produced by Kodak, and the exacerbated rate of decrease in company's decreased impact on the economy in Rochester. No longer can a local high school graduate follow in the footsteps of his mother and/or father and secure a blue collar job, with a decent wage, which provides means to live a modest middle class lifestyle. For the most part, those positions have been either eliminated entirely, or moved overseas.
Peace,
~sjf
Post No. 76 Cliche
Sorry for the cliche- self-portrait in the mirror, but I couldn't resist. btw- I took this photo after I washed my hands... :)
peace
~sjf
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Post No. 75 Highland Park Diner
This is a photo of a famous neighborhood diner in my hometown of Rochester, NY. I've always wanted to photograph this diner, but unfortunately, I didn't have my tripod with me. This was shot handheld, in manual, at 400 iso, at f1.8 (I believe- can't remember exactly). I will photograph this diner at iso 200 and f8.0 when I have my tripod. I'm sure it will come out better. Any thoughts on this one?
~ peace
sjf
Friday, April 10, 2009
Post No. 74 Afternoon Nap
Park scenes like this encourage me to believe and truly feel that Spring has arrived...
~Peace
Thursday, April 9, 2009
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