Shadow Shot Sunday: Courtesy of Lamp Posts
January 11, 2009 | Filed Under Artists, Bloggers, Christine Mercer-Vernon, Christine Mercer-Vernon Fine Art blog, City Streets and Sidewalks, Photo Blogging Theme Day, Shadow Shot Sunday, Shadows, Stand Pipes | 24 Comments
Watercolor painting by Christine Mercer-Vernon, where I noticed a nice shadow.
Not long ago, I’d been keeping an eye open for shadow shots but didn’t find any — Not one shadow shot to contribute to Hey Harriet’s Shadow Shot Sunday photo blogging event. As Sunday approached, I grew desperate. Then, I happened to look at Christine Mercer-Vernon Fine Art. Artist Christine had posted a wonderful watercolor painting of a pear. I noticed two things — the pear looked good enough to eat and it had a big fat juicy shadow.
Shadow shot!
I planned on photographing it and making it my shadow shot contribution! However, Christine wondered if taking a photo of a scanned image of a painting off the computer screen would count as a shadow shot. Hmmm… I supposed she had a point. After some thought, I’d say it’s still a shadow shot. What do you say, Harriet?
Anywho, the next day, after work and after walking my dogs, I took my camera and went looking for shadows to shoot — in the dark.
Luckily, I found some shadows courtesy of the lamp posts. Yay! So here they are.
After you’ve checked out the various shadow shots from all over the world on HEY HARRIET‘s, visit Christine Mercer-Vernon’s blog to see some really cool art work.
Paz
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Shadows on the sidewalk
Shadow shot of an iron fence railing.
A stand pipe, to which fire fighters connect their hoses for water, and its shadow. They’re normally red in color but I’ve noticed a few with different colors, like this yellow stand pipe.
Today’s Flowers: Behind the Church Fence
December 14, 2008 | Filed Under About New York blog, Awards, Bloggers, Chelsea, Flowers, Forsythia, Neighborhoods, Seasons, Spring, Sunflower Award 2008 | 17 Comments
On the grounds of an old Episcopalian church in the Chelsea neighborhood, downtown, I spied this flowering tree. I took this photo months ago in the Spring time when I was hanging out with Elizabeth.
Thank you Today’s Flower’s Team (Luiz, Denise and Laetre) for presenting this Sunflower Award 2008 to all those who participate in the Today’s Flowers photo blogging event.
Visit TODAY’S FLOWERS to see a wonderful collection of flower photos worldwide.
Paz
The San Remo and a Book (Jane in Winter)
December 3, 2008 | Filed Under About New York blog, Apartment Buildings, Avenues, Bloggers, Blogging Friends Forever, Books, Central Park West, Children's Books, The House in Marrakesh blog, The San Remo | 20 Comments
The San Remo between the naked trees of Central Park
Passing through Central Park, heading towards the West Side, I spot the San Remo. It’s a luxury coop apartment building, famous for its celebrity tenants like Bruce Willis, Demi Moore, Steven Spielberg, Glenn Close and more. You can see the San Remo in an older photo on a different day, here.
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Jane in Winter by Elizabeth Wix
Available now at Lulu.com
On another note, I wanted to share some fun news with everyone: Fellow blogger and friend, Elizabeth of About New York and The House in Marrakesh has recently published a children’s book entitled Jane in Winter.
I read this book, which takes place in the 1950s and is about a very brave young girl who goes on an adventure around the time of Christmas. Not only did I enjoy the storyline, but I also like the fact that Elizabeth designed the cover, herself. The little girl and the scenery is very much as I’d imagined when reading the story.
Oh! Oh! I almost forgot: I also like that this book is available in ebook form, as well as paperback. I think Jane in Winter makes a wonderful gift if you’re looking for one.
Congratulations, Elizabeth! Fun story!
Paz
Here’s a small blurb:
Jane in Winter
by Elizabeth Wix
The story of Jane Mabry, an ordinary ten year old girl who lives in a romantic gamekeeper’s cottage on the estate of the once powerful Mabry family. Jane’s life is transformed when she meets Mrs. Parsifal and her adventures begin. This is a story for children, but Anglophiles and those who grew up in the 1950′s–or wish they did– will relish a visit to a vanished world. Aimed at readers aged 8-12 but can be enjoyed by grown ups too.
Available now at Lulu.com
The Coolest Cookies on the Planet!
November 5, 2008 | Filed Under Bloggers, Cha No Ma-Ri blog, Cookies, Mischief Mari Cookies, Non NYC Photo, Off-Topic | 21 Comments
Yes, I know. These are NOT photos of NYC, but I felt like posting them, given the latest events not only in NYC but nationwide. Yesterday, I’d wanted to post photos of scenes of people waiting to vote. However, I left my camera when I went to vote. I could have used my cell phone camera, which I had with me, but I forgot to do that, too. LOL!
The past couple of weeks have been extremely busy, and the stress and fatigue are finally catching up to me. I have so much to do and so little time. I was unable to post a photo yesterday and I apologize to anyone who stopped by yesterday, expecting to find a new photo. Also, I haven’t been able to stop by all your blogs. I hope to be able to visit everyone very soon.
Anyway, these cookies were made by my friend and fellow blogger Mischief Mari of Cha No Ma-ri. She makes ‘the coolest cookies on the planet’. She really does! She made some Obama cookies, which she posted on her blog and I ordered some for my mom. They were a big hit with friends and family.
Oh, and yes, Mari also made some McCain cookies.
So, I wanted to share these cookies with you. Enjoy!
Paz
Ecological Day – October 2, 2008
October 1, 2008 | Filed Under Bloggers, Ecological Day, Environment, Leaves of Grass blog, New York City Wildlife, Photo Blogging Theme Day, Squirrels | 23 Comments
My very first squirrel photo, first posted in December 2007. Yay!
This squirrel sat still for about five seconds — long enough for me to finally take a photo.
It’s ECOLOGICAL DAY, a blogging event started by Sonia at LEAVES OF GRASS. The event takes place the second day of every month. I originally posted this squirrel photo in December 2007. However, I wanted to post it again for Ecological Day.
What do squirrels have to do with this event? Well, a few weeks ago, Abraham wrote a touching and eye-opening post about how the pesticides that many people use in their gardens and on their lawns poison squirrels and other wildlife (I’m unable to provide a link to the post because it’s no longer available.). The animals suffer a slow and painful death. So sad.
Lawn treatment is poison to the environment.
We only have one earth, folks. So, let’s be good to it and its inhabitants.
Happy Ecological Day! Stop by LEAVES OF GRASS to see a lineup of other Ecological Day posts.
Paz
Ed. Note: Abraham was kind enough to give me one of his photos of a sick squirrel, which I’ve posted below. Check out the photo and what he writes about it. Thanks for your contribution, Abraham!
A squirrel nest made from leaves (Photo taken December 2007).
According to Abraham, the hole nest in the tree (first photo above) is better than the nest of leaves because it’s stronger — better protection for squirrels.
2008 © Abraham Lincoln – All Rights Reserved
Here is a photo that Abraham graciously provided for this post. He writes: "This photo was taken of a squirrel who started out with a spot on this eye and everything else looks good. Over the weeks that followed he got worse and this was his condition towards the end. I don’t know what causes it but suspect something about that spot on his eye that may have itched and he was blind in it and rammed his cheek on that side into a pointed stick or something as this gash began as a small cut and festered into what you see, filled with puss and surely was an agony."
