Tag Archives: Contemplative Photography

L’Hiver…

As I rode to a meeting this evening it struck me that it was 6pm and there was still some light left in the sky; during the darkest days of winter the light shrinks away nearly two hours earlier…the days are getting longer! And as I pedaled and coasted into the winter’s cold wind IContinue reading “L’Hiver…”

Six Photos of NYC

I was in NYC over the weekend and snapped a few photos along the way. I was busy for most of the weekend but took photos as I walked to-and-fro. What’s interesting (I think) is that in my continued efforts to travel light (or at least travel lighter) I brought only one camera with meContinue reading “Six Photos of NYC”

Things I Saw While Riding My Bike Today…

One of my favorite things to do is ride around the city at night or during dusk and take photos; if I was an early bird–which I am not–I’m sure I would enjoy the dawn as well. Sometimes I really do question whether I am this guy reincarnated (but I’m getting off topic as IContinue reading “Things I Saw While Riding My Bike Today…”

Past and Present…The View from My Handlebars (#2)

This is really a continuation of a previous post that is similar. I had the day off today and went for a bike ride downtown (on a cold, cold day I may add) armed with a couple cameras and prints of old photos. All of the original photos were taken–I believe–somewhere between 1895 and 1910.Continue reading “Past and Present…The View from My Handlebars (#2)”

Past and Present…a View from My Handlebars separated by 116 Years

So this is interesting, I think. Earlier today I came across some old photos on this site (I love old photography). Anyhow, a few of the photos were streets that I travel on virtually every day. So I printed a couple of them out and stood in the spot of what I think is likelyContinue reading “Past and Present…a View from My Handlebars separated by 116 Years”

Playing with Light (in the cold)

A few weeks ago I finally purchased my first dslr camera. It’s used but still in great shape and takes really good photos (the evidence is in front of you). When I was younger I was really into 35mm cameras (specifically this one). I would take road trips specifically to take photos. Then, as IContinue reading “Playing with Light (in the cold)”

Plus de neige (the day after)

This is really a continuation of my last post. Yesterday we (Buffalo) got pounded with snow. And it’s interesting I think in that with last winter’s mild weather (and the first half of this winter’s mild weather) locals–even those who would normally bitch about the snow–really welcomed it. This, after all, is what a winterContinue reading “Plus de neige (the day after)”

La neige…

Well Buffalo is really living up to its snowy reputation tonight. I took these photos as I walked home from the health club this evening. In these photos there are only a couple inches on the ground, I easily could have rode a bike in it (I’ve ridden in much worse) but I knew whatContinue reading “La neige…”

Delaware Park at Night

I was running a few errands this evening and took a shortcut through Delaware Park. It looked so beautiful in the cold blue light of winter (and yes, I was cold taking the photos). Anyhow, as usual I had a camera with me–and my partially functioning tripod–so I snapped a few photos. Urban Simplicity.

Ma Ville la Nuit…

I was going to write something today about the mass shooting in Connecticut yesterday. But I can’t. It would seem trite. No words will do. Last night I had work to do at home (some reading and writing) but I couldn’t. I couldn’t think. I had to get out of the house. So I grabbedContinue reading “Ma Ville la Nuit…”

Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#428)…and a view from my handlebars

On the bike…an acoustic guitar and two bottles of red wine. The below image was taken just about 5pm this evening. I was on my way to meet my son at his music lesson when I passed an intersection and saw the below sunset…it is looking west over Buffalo’s Lower West side. And this, IContinue reading “Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#428)…and a view from my handlebars”

The View from My Handlebars 12.12.12

This image was taken at around 5pm this evening while on my way to the health club. It is at the intersection of Allen and Elmwood in Buffalo, just around the corner from where I live and my favorite section of the city. It was/is a crisp cold evening with nary a breeze in theContinue reading “The View from My Handlebars 12.12.12”

Day and Night; Sun and Snow

It’s interesting what a few hours can make. Both these photos were taken from my front porch using the same camera pointed pretty much in the same direction. The above photo was taken about 4pm and the below about 10:30pm. Day/Night/Sun/Snow… Urban Simplicity.

Droplets at Dusk; Water and Light

So yes…I have taken and posted pictures similar to these before (I really like to capture water in motion); click here for previous pics. But I’m jumping ahead. This evening, before I headed off to work it was raining and already dusk…some of the darkest days of the year at present. But it struck meContinue reading “Droplets at Dusk; Water and Light”

O Tannenbaum (a view from my handlebars)

I saw these while riding on Delaware Avenue this evening, on a stretch that was once–about 100 years ago– called Millionaire’s Row  (now, the once stately mansions are all businesses). And it’s interesting in that while I don’t ride a bike on the sidewalk very often (pavements, to my EU friends) I do on thisContinue reading “O Tannenbaum (a view from my handlebars)”