The Pose

Seagulls get a bad rap but every time I see a seagull, I know I'm near water...ocean, rivers, harbors...you name it, they love water. And every time I see a seagull, I smile...because I'm near water and that always makes me happy! He was staring right at me when I crept up very slowly and took his picture. I especially like his black eye...looking intently at me. We were one....at least for a second until some little boy ran up to get a closer look and the seagull took off....they don't hang around very long!

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Broken

It was a very cold, wintry, dreary day as I walked the streets of Brooklyn. I was covered from head to toe with mittens and hats and a downy jacket to keep warm. As always, everyone was looking down at the street or at their cell phone and no one noticed the broken cane by the puddles of water. I wondered what happened. Was the person with this cane ok? Was she/he hurt? Did the person make it home ok? Where was home? I felt a deep sense of sadness as I viewed the broken cane and I hoped that the person was safe and warm somewhere. A quick shot with my iPhone and then onto my destination...wondering all the way...

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Up High

Up high in the sky...Brooklyn Bridge as the sun breaks through the clouds...I am enthralled with the bridge and the engineering phenom of this bridge. For me the old lanterns add to the mood of this fabulous old bridge. As I walk the bridge, I feel that the men who built this are there with me, marveling their creation.....look to to the skies for its worthiness...a marvel of the 19th century.

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Sunset Over Manhattan Skyline

Standing over some old pilings in the East River and enjoying the sunset over the Manhattan skyline. A beautiful end to a wonderful brisk cold day in NYC. I loved how the sky colors mirrored the grasses and trees in hues. Serenity...as long as you don't get too close into the city's hubbub!

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Window View

Outside my tiny balcony in Brooklyn, I had an open, unobstructed view of some other apartments. My balcony literally was in a total open, no roof type place and I liked the openness in the crowded city. I imagined the inhabitants of this apartment were keeping warm during the snow showers when I shot this image.. I liked the light shining through the one window.

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Jane's Carousel

Jane's Carousel is located on the East River in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The carousel was originally created in 1922 and is on the Historic Preservation list. It's a classic carousel encased by glass so you can see the Manhattan skyline while riding the carousel. The ride's movement to me is the essence of the carousel and I wanted to capture that.

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Liberty at Sunset

Cold winter night but always a beautiful sunset to watch "The Lady" as the sun sets behind her. A small cruise ship passes by in the harbor and all is quiet. A daily reminder of our freedoms and our good fortune to live in the USA...

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