Where The Fun Begins

I was in Savannah over the weekend and took a few moments to take some "fun" shots(not that they all aren't fun to take...) I find it relaxing to take some time off, walk the streets and see what's there. When you open yourself up to experiencing all that a town has to offer you'll be amazed at all the angles and design qualities there are.


I think we spend way too much time looking straight ahead and not enough time looking up and down - that's where the fun begins.

My Favorite City

I am not one to go on vacation where there is more people than where I live. I am not a big beach person during the summer months - especially in the Outer Banks where you have to shop at 2am just to avoid the crowds. That to me is not a vacation.
But I have to say, one of my favorite spots to visit is New York City - eight million people and counting. The variety of people, sights, restaurants and diners just completely fascinates me. For a photographer it is heaven on earth (yes I know you could argue that). The architecture alone can consume a photographer. The fact is that it has just about everything one needs - even open spaces. Central Park is a great place to relax and "get away from it all". Now all that being said, I don't think I could live there. Way too much cement and the noise can be a little too much.
But for a visit...I love it.

The photos above were taken at Balthazar and Pastis. Two beautiful restaurants: Balthazar is in Soho and Pastis is in the Meat Packing District. After spending about and hour taking photos from my table I was told the there was no photography allowed in the restaurant. Oh well - got some great shots regardless. It pays to be discrete.

Summer Adventures

It has been exactly one month since my last posting. That's very hard to believe!
I just had my first "free" weekend since and took advantage by going to New York City. Not a huge trip, but it was nice to get away and see friends!

It reminded me that, even though summer just began, it is way too short and we should take the time to relax and enjoy it. But sometimes that's hard to do. I will never complain about being too busy - but will always complain anyway.

All of this reminded me of two neighbors who are traveling this summer. One is moving, taking their Airstream up to Maine and then across country to Arizona. The other is spending three months in Ecuador. What an adventure for both families.

I'll have some "fun" photos from New York City in the next few days.