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The Big Apple, The City That Never Sleeps, The City So Nice They Named it Twice, Empire City, Gotham and The Capitol of The World!  New York City has many names but the people that live there know it by only one………..Home.  New York City boasts a population of 8,175,133 people living in an area of 305 square miles.  The inhabitants hustle around the city at a breakneck pace single minded of purpose, just being there electrifies the senses.  During the day shadows play between buildings as the sun dances across a breathtaking skyline.  After dark light rises up from it’s various sources like serpents ascending up buildings, setting the stage for an epic tale of intrigue and suspense.  A lucid mind altering dream-scape where one wonders in all of the brilliance of the liquid color that floods the streets in a city fitting of the name Gotham.  Once visited, New York City spawns two tribes…….those who love it and those who hate it.  If you find solace in the rush that is her racing pulse you can’t wait to return to the city and one day possibly make it your permanent home.  But if you detest the carousel of chaos which is daily fare for New Yorker’s, then you can’t wait to get out and know exactly how a rat in a maze must feel.

I spent three days this past week in New York City just walking around, camera in hand and senses ablaze with all the fascination that comes from being there.  I chose to edit the first set of images to create the effect of old tintypes.  The look seemed to come natural to the photographs.  After seeing the final results I felt the same feelings I had during my journey through the city.  For the color images I decided on a gritty feel that would mimic the cities veneer and demeanor and bring the viewer deep through the lens of my minds eye.  This continues my series of street/urban photography of the various places I travel.  I hope you enjoy………………..

 

SET ONE

 

SET TWO

I know it has been a very long time since I have posted anything to my blog.  I have been so busy lately that I have neglected my personal work and the posts to the blog.  I am glad to say I finally have my head above water now and can finally get back to putting my work out there for you guys to enjoy.  Recently I had some time to kill in Nashville, TN.  It was a bit overcast but I enjoyed finding a few  interesting views of Music City USA.  I realized while out and about how much I miss shooting just for me…………..Enjoy!

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Sorry there is no logo on the pics…….I am on the road and do not have access to my hard drives………

I recently spent some time in The Bay Area (San Francisco) continuing to build my stock portfolio for a company in Southern California I have been working with since my return from Germany.  They were fascinated with the photographs I produced during my Germany trip year before last and wanted to see other cities shot in the same style.  I am looking forward to capturing more scenes of other cities for them over the next year.  The trip also gave me the opportunity to visit with family and friends on the west coast which was a great perk.  Here is a look at the streets of San Francisco as seen through my lens.  Enjoy!