The Road to Salvation

Central Park, New York

"Enlightenment must come little by little - otherwise it would overwhelm." Idries Shah

How many times are we walking in the same spot but always see something different? Many of us don't even notice, while some of us do and try to see what is that one thing that is making the same scene look different. 


On this particular day, while I was walking in Central Park, New York I noticed the shadow on the pavement was creating a nice texture. I have been walking here but I honestly never saw it before. Now it's either because I never bothered to look or maybe it was because the sun was hitting the trees from an angle. To be honest I usually go walk late in the afternoon but this picture was taken in the morning. It was a hazy day which you can see by looking at the soft tones on the trees further away in the photograph. 


When I saw this picture I realized that while walking around in New York, you have to keep an open eye. In New York everything comes and goes fast and you can miss seeing that something beautiful in a blink of an eye. This may sound overwhelming to some people who never experienced New York before but for those who live there, I am sure you know what I mean.

This photograph was shot using Hipstamatic on my iPhone and the settings were Lucifer IV/BlacKeys B&W. I converted it to black and white in PS CS4.

One Last View of New York...For Now

Upper West Side, New York

"New York is the only real city-city." Truman Capote

This photo was captured at Central Park in Manhattan, New York and is part of the Hipstamatic photography series of New York, Manhattan.

This morning, while I was taking my usual walk around the Jackie Onassis Reservoir, it hit me and it hit me hard. This was my last day in New York City for a couple of months. That's when the melancholy kicked in and I was looking around me like it was my first time in the city. I wanted to take as many mental images of the city as possible so New York can be imprinted in my mind for as long as I stay away.

What you see in the picture is the famous San Remo building, which is a favorite hideaway for stars in New York. 


The weather was not ideal, because it was a little hazy and there was a slight wind so the reflection couldn't be perfect, but it's still good enough.


The settings on the Hipstamatic camera for this photography series were Lucifer VI Lens/BlacKeys Monochrome Film. Some minor adjustments were done in Photoshop CS4.

Also for those who didn't see my other post - I am hosting a giveaway on my blog. I am giving away My Memories Photo Suite 2.0 to one random person. The ending of this giveaway is Sunday, 18th September at 10am EST and you can check it out here: My Memories Photo Suite 2.0 Giveaway

Love Exists

Couple in Love

"Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own. " Robert Heinlein

This photo was captured at a restaurant on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York and is part of the Hipstamatic photography series of New York, Manhattan.

This photograph is another fine example of how interesting is people watching in New York City. This is an old restaurant that I often frequent. The decor is authentic and is really old. This couple blended perfectly with the decor. I couldn't help but think that maybe it was their first date, or maybe they have known each other for a long time and still pretty much in love.

Usually in New York City when you go out to eat, you will see a lot of people that are sitting across from each other and showing no interest in each other at all. You will meet the occasional couple that do nothing but talk on their phone during the entire dinner. Or that loud mouth who can't stop talking even when the person sitting opposite from him/her are clearly not showing any interest in the conversation. 


This couple, did that table justice. It was like it was made for them and I am glad I got to see one couple that truly came out for dinner to enjoy each others company. As I always say, when you think you've seen it all in New York, something like this happens and proves you wrong and gives you the perfect opportunity for another photograph!


The settings on the Hipstamatic camera for this photography series were Lucifer VI Lens/BlacKeys Monochrome Film. Some minor adjustments were done in Photoshop CS4.

Also for those who didn't see my other post - I am hosting a giveaway on my blog. I am giving away My Memories Photo Suite 2.0 to one random person. The ending of this giveaway is Sunday, 18th September at 10am EST and you can check it out here: My Memories Photo Suite 2.0

In Memory of 9/11

The New York Fire Department

"As soon go kindle fire with snow, as seek to quench the fire of love with words." William Shakespeare 

This photo was captured close to Lincoln Center, Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York and is part of the Hipstamatic photography series of New York, Manhattan.
 
 Yesterday we celebrated the 10th anniversary of 9/11 as a nation. I was watching the TV during the name reading and I was swarmed with mixed emotions. Sadness was one of them. I could feel my heart being pressed against my chest seeing all these people still mourning about their loved ones. And who can blame them? Overall I learned a new thing and it was a valuable lesson. I learned how the U.S becomes one nation to mourn all the deceased ones, even if it's just one person. Not many countries can say they do that. I am proud to say that I am part of this nation. 

I want to dedicate this picture to all those service men/women who woke up to go do another day at work and never returned home.

The settings on the Hipstamatic camera for this photography series were Lucifer VI Lens/BlacKeys Monochrome Film. Some minor adjustments were done in Photoshop CS4.

Also for those who didn't see my other post - I am hosting a giveaway on my blog. I am giving away My Memories Photo Suite 2.0 to one random person. The ending o this giveaway is Sunday, 18th September at 10am EST and you can check it out here: My Memories Photo Suite 2.0