nyc ~peace
seanjonesfoto
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Post No 159 UFO Sighting in Queens
Queens (Flushing), NY Actually, these silhouetted structures you see are not UFO's, rather they are the observation towers, which were a part of the 1964/1965 NY World's Fair. Click the link below for more information on the Fair...
~peace
seanjonesfoto
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Post No. 155 Fade to Black...
"Dehydrate back into minerals
a lifelong walk to the same exact spot
carbon's anniversary...
Someday you will die somehow,
and something's gonna steal your carbon..."
Modest Mouse (Parting of the Sensory)
~peace
seanjonesfoto
Post No. 154 View of Tuscan Countryside?
While on a photowalk after the most recent installation of "Snowpocalypse" or "Snowmageddon" (I like to refer to this one as "Snowzilla"), I saw what is to me, an ironic, funny and interesting image. I was drawn to the juxtaposition of the fresh coating of snow against the image of the beautifully arid and warm climate of Tuscany, immortalized in the form of a fresco on the terrace wall of a local restaurant (La Fontana). At times, it's difficult to determine which scene is real and which is the painting...
~peace
seanjonesfoto
Friday, February 26, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Post No. 150 One in a Trillion
Nyack, NY "There is no pain you are receding
A distant ship smoke on the horizon
You are only coming through in waves
Your lips move but I can't hear what you're saying
When I was a child
I caught a fleeting glimpse
Out of the corner of my eye
I turned to look but it was gone
I cannot put my finger on it now
The child is grown
The dream is gone
And I have become
Comfortably numb."
~Pink Floyd (Comfortably Numb)
~peace
seanjonesfoto
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Post No. 149 Blanket of White
Nyack, NY "I walked abroad on a snowy day,
I wooed the soft snow with me to play,
She played and she melted in all her prime;
And the winter called it a dreadful crime."
~William Blake
~peace and love
seanjonesfoto
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Post No. 148 Droppin' Some NYC
It's hard to be humble when it's all at your feet And someday soon, it's gonna leave the street
They say the truth shall set you free
Well you're on parole when you're on N-Y-C
Droppin' some N-Y-C
~Blues Traveler
~peace
seanjonesfoto
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Post No. 146 Devohn Walker- Stylist- NYC style icon
NYC -
I've always wanted to photograph Amsterdam Billiards and Bar in Union Square at night... I love the design of the art deco signage and the way the brilliant red neon illuminates the corner of 4th Ave and E. 11th Street. So, after I took the initial image (top), I decided to get closer for more detailed shots... As I walked towards the hall, I noticed a silhouetted figure in front of the neon red billiards sign (second photo). It was a cool-looking scene that I couldn't pass up on. I stepped closer, and the gentleman turned around. He was dressed immaculately, with a striking and distinctive style...one that I had seen before, but couldn't quite picture when or where... He introduced himself as Devohn Walker. He had a pleasant and relaxed demeanor, which complimented his style perfectly. After we conversed for a few minutes, he agreed to allow me to photograph him, I snapped several more photos, including the last two you see in this post... I have to apologize to Devohn that I cut off some of his shoes in the full-body portrait. (My bad...) We exchanged emails, so I could let him know when I posted these photographs, and I was off on my way. As I walked down towards Houston to meet up with my friend, Rok, I remembered where I had seen Devohn before... in a post of the Sartorialist from October, 2008 (here's the link: http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/2008_10_01_archive.html ) .
Anyhow...Devohn, I hope you like the pics and be well, my friend.
~peace and love
seanjonesfoto
Monday, January 25, 2010
Post No. 145 Give Something Back to Life (Love)
We don't mind See, we've been doin' it all the time
But if you want us to sacrifice
You will not get it without a price.
We don't mind
See, we've been doin' it all the time
But if you want us to sacrifice
You gotta give something back to life.
~Michael Franti & Spearhead (We Don't Mind)
~peace and love
seanjonesfoto
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Post No. 140 Bokeh (Bouquet) of Lights
Photographer's joke that I just made up... (let me know if it's not original) ~peace and Happy Holidays!
seanjonesfoto
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Post No. 138 Clark W. Griswold's House?
There was a fierce snowstorm in the greater NYC area last night. I was on my way to the Blair Academy (Blairstown, NJ) to watch a prep school basketball tournament, to see the team coached my friend, Jon Stone (The Hun School of Princeton, NJ). Interstate 80 in NJ was treacherous, and the windy, hilly, backwoods, two-lane county roads to Blairstown were practically impassable. It was a white-knuckle drive, to say the least... I passed this home on the way to the game. There weren't any streetlights on this road, so when I rounded the bend where the house stands, the brilliant lights dramatically pierced the dark countryside. It instantly brought to mind the Griswold's house from the movie Christmas Vacation (one of my favorite holiday flicks). Although I had my trusty Nikon with me, I didn't snap a pic at that time... I was in a hurry to get to the game, the snow was coming down too hard, and the shoulder of the road was not plowed, making it impossible for me to stop and pull-over to snap a pic or two. By the time the games were over, the snowstorm had passed and the roads were clear (thank goodness). So, when I saw this house on my way home, you know that I just had to stop and take this pic...
By the way, what's one of your favorite holiday movies?
~peace and be well,
seanjonesfoto
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Post No. 137 Sunday Night Lights and Fanatics
Giants Stadium, Meadowlands, NJ - Sand Diego Chargers vs NY Giants ~peace
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Friday, October 30, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Post No. 133 Seasons
"Birth and Death is a grave event; How transient is life!
Every minute is to be grasped.
Time waits for nobody."
~Inscription on a Zen Gong
~peace
seanjonesfoto
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Post No. 132 Kinley
Buffalo, NY My good friend Shane's three year old daughter. This photo was taken during a bbq on a cool, rainy, and soggy autumn day. The positive vibe of friends, family, and good food provided plenty of warmth to make the day fun and memorable.
~peace
seanjonesfoto
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Post No. 131 The Shack
Amagansett, NY
Another pic taken during Labor Day weekend in the Hamptons.... As you can see, I'm trying to hang on to summer. :)
~peace
seanjonesfoto
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Post No. 130 Full Moon Exposure
Amagansett, NY (East Hampton)
Full moon, 30 second exposure at F/ 8.0
~peace
seanjonesfoto
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Post No. 127 Nyack Orange
Nyack, NY
It's been steamy, hot and humid in the greater NYC area for the last two weeks. Fantastically dramatic thunderstorms, full of brilliant lightning, booming thunder, torrential downpours have become quite frequent in this time, as well. Yesterday was no exception. At about 4pm, the skies darkened and the thunder drums began to pound in the distance. I looked out of my window across the Hudson and observed ominous clouds converging from the north and south, onto Westchester and Tarrytown, NY. The strong gusts of wind violently whipped tree branches and created waves and whitecaps on the river, rocking the sailboats in the local marina. I actually saw a funnel cloud form and quickly dissipate... Then a wall of rain crawled slowly toward my side of the river. The storm lasted for about an hour, then the sun began to peek through the clouds. The sky never completely cleared, but the colors created by the evening sunlight bouncing off the clouds was striking. I went for a stroll with my camera, looking for a rainbow, which I found, but unfortunately, the light wasn't sufficient to get a good snap. But, as they say in photography, as you look at your subject from one direction, turn around and look at the lighting sky from a different point of view (pov), you might be surprised at what you see... The image in the photograph above is what I saw when I turned around... Any thoughts?
~peace & love
seanjonesfoto
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Post No. 126 Yummm
I made this delicious salad yesterday for lunch. Mesclun greens with tomato, fresh basil, tuna, blueberries, and mango, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette... I love to make these salads! They please four of the five senses: visually stimulating colors and textures; sweet scent; wonderfully varying and distinct tastes; and lovely textures on the tongue... You'll have to make one for yourself and let me know how it turns out. ;)
~peace seanjonesfoto
Friday, August 14, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Post No. 122 Guggenheim Museum
NYC - The Guggenheim is one of the most interesting and beautiful architectural works I have ever seen. Upon entrance into the museum's lobby, this is what you will see when you look up. I find it mesmerizing...
~peace seanjonesfoto
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Post No. 121 Night Light
NYC - Architect Frank Gehry's beautiful IAC building in Chelsea on the westside highway... Photo taken from the Highline park...
~peace seanjonesfoto
Post No. 120 NYC Skyline from the Highline
NYC - Looking northeast over Chelsea from the new Highline Park on 10th Ave...
~peace seanjonesfoto
Monday, August 3, 2009
Post No. 119 Observer on Highline
NYC- Highline Park Meatpacking District/ Chelsea
~peace
seanjonesfoto
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Post No. 117 Silhouette
Rochester, NY
I was on my way to meet up with an old friend, when I looked up and saw these beautiful colors in the evening sky. So, I made a few quick turns and raced against time to reach the top of Cobb's Hill park and snap this photo before the sky blackened for the night. As usual, I had my trusty Nikon D50 with me, so, at least I didn't have to return to my mom's apartment (where I'm staying while I visit the city I grew up in). I get to Cobb's Hill and motor the Honda up the reservoir road. All I thought to myself was, "get there asap before this beautiful light and color vanish." My thoughts were interrupted by the sudden appearance of flashing lights in my rear view mirror. Fortunately, the lights weren't red; they were yellow. "Yeah, right. You've gotta be kidding me buddy. I appreciate your help with the public safety and all, but I'm not stopping for a parking attendant..." But this guy was on my tail! Alright, alright... "Hey, what's up?" He says, "Sir, two things: 1) you're driving a little too fast- you're doing 25 and the limit is 20 (huh?); and b) (little joke from The Breakfast Club) the gates are closing, so you've gotta get out." "OK officer (uh, Mr. Security guy, how do we address these guys/ gals?)" As he proceeded to bust all of the teens and adulterous married folk making out in their steamy windowed vehicles, I rushed over to a lookout point to snap this photo. I like the result... What do you think? Comments suggestions are welcome.
~peace and love
seanjonesfoto
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