All the flowers in all of these boxes lie in one direction as you can see in this one. Some great winds may have been the cause, or perhaps the flower comber only combed in one direction?
 :-} 

Once again this is the raw file photograph right out of the camera. No post processing, no color or contrast, no art, no life. This old classic deserves more. Photo below kicked it up a bit...your style may vary, the creative possibilities are endless, exciting, and fun.

Some of the elements in this photo almost look like they were arranged to form a pleasing and artistic composition. In reality it's all about using the camera's ability to frame what the photographer sees. Also be prepared to crop after the fact as necessary to satisfy your personal artistic sense. No rules, just art. Now that's freedom baby!!

The soft colored and soft focused rectilinear background is sharply contrasted by the crisp, curved, brightly colored oxidized cap on top of the lighting fixture in the foreground. It all makes for good abstract art, and it's right there for the picking.

I would not venture out in that craft.

I liked the reflections in this parked bus window.

You just can't be too safe :}

The good old 
Llightjacker waves to his loyal fans.
Ok.... so I was actually waving to myself.
That being said however, should you be a fan looking at this photo, consider yourself having been waved to!

 This is one brave young lady rowing in these waters. The Gowanus Canal has a long history of pollution in spite of many plans and attempts to improve conditions.

The Little paper cup is my Big subject and provides Big Contrast and a compositional anchor in this capture. It is therefore the star of this photo. Bravo little cup!

This is a case of art trying to hide as merely being "stuff".

Pretty soon a whole lot of leaves will be hiding the great shadows created by that tree.

There's beauty in them there barbs, wouldn't ya say?

Let us now try it in black and white....not bad, this feels kind of right.

That round mirror being there was quite helpful. I wonder if that girl realized that she was about to become a star, or at least a co-star.

I hear that Eagle Clothes went bankrupt in 1989. It is a great sign and a bit of Brooklyn's history.

This is Jimmy (right side) and his friend whose name I cannot recall presently. Cool, nice, and funny guys.

This is Jimmy.

My fellow photographers look like characters from the great movie "Tombstone".  :-}

What can I say, no cans, no subjects, no photo. Thanks cans.

The Lightjacker is always ready to lend a hand.

I hope you don't think  that this self portrait is garbage. What can I say, you pick your canvas, and I'll pick mine!  :-}

Red Hook Brooklyn park.
Bikes and Baseball .... you have to love youth.

Looking down into the water near Ikea.

Check out the high water line, well exceeded during the terrible Storm Sandy.

Fall leaves floating in this over flowing water fountain.

Another example of how simple subjects can make interesting compositions if angles and lighting are right.

Fellow photographer "TN" posing for photo entitled "I love NY's Bravest and NY's Finest."

I have an affinity for shadows, and reflections.

Catching a few ZZZZZ's.

This was a brushed metal table in the Ikea park area, where I noticed some subtle reflections.

There is the old Lightjacker himself doing a self portrait "Elvis style".

TN will do anything to get her picture :)

Always with her camera near by.

I fear that this pretty Red Hook scene may be different following Storm Sandy.

Pucker up big boy, cause you're not going to be the one that got away!

I Saw a some bicycles on the sidewalk at night, locked up, and decided to take some photos using long exposures and camera movement in different patterns. After doing my artwork in Photoshop, this is the result.

Taken from Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Check out our beautiful Flag near the base of the Manhattan Bridge.

"The Runner"

I think perhaps the subject has more impact in  Black and White>>??

I love puddles.....One only has to look down to look up. There is an amazing and easily overlooked world that lies above, so in the absence of puddles, remember to stop and look up once in a while.  :-)

Overly simple composition, with lots of lines, caught my eye.

You have to love NY street art.

If I could only hear this conversation. Taken at a red light from my car window.

This pensive pizza delivery person waits for the light to change, as did I while I took this photo from my car window in Brooklyn Heights on the way to Dumbo.

I called this "Face to Face"

"Face to Face" color version.

Enjoying his Cigar was this gent from "Mulberry Street Cigars".

Interesting face and eyes, even behind the specs.

A sweet and patient little girl getting her face painted.

I think someone is feeling good about the results.  :-}

Ah ha, the face paint artist herself. She does a great job and the kids loved it.

Digging her adorable doggie.

Interesting way to take out your pet...what would the dog whisperer say about this one.

So I told him I would like to take his photo, and he said, I'd like a buck, I gave it to him, and voila. I respect entrepreneurship, and he was cool.

This little dude saw me shooting him, and shot me right back.

This cute little one felt she was supposed to smile, but just had some reservations when my big old camera pointed at her. Very cute indeed.

Why talk, we can text!

With all the hustle and bustle outside, this gent relaxes in a nice cool restaurant and reads his paper.

When I admired this nice Serbian girl's bicycle decor,
she said to me "I love my flowers". I like her style.

N.Y.'s Bravest kicking back during quiet time.

San Gennaro - dresses for sale.

I spotted this gentleman at the San Gennaro feast carrying a glass which happened to echo his jacket.....so I had to call him over for some photos and told him what I saw. He was cool about it as was his lady friend who called out " put up your arms so he can see them", which, as you can see, he did. They were a fun couple. I told her she was my honorary art director.

Like I said to him, you look so much better with this pretty lady by your side. He acknowledged.
It's the people and their good spirits that make San Gennaro fun.

The Brooklyn Bridge as seen from the South Street Seaport.
The evening sky was turning out to be quite beautiful.

Reflect on your sole.

This exhibit caught some attention. It is not hard to see why. Maybe I will head over to the flower shop... ya think?

A Brooklyn Museum visitor enjoying the art.

I took my liberties in Photoshop to create this image. The mirror and girl are real, their graphic portrayal has been given new life.

The reflection of the gentle sculpture coming off of the glass of the picture behind it, combined with a less than gentle picture composition, intrigued me. Click to enlarge for a clearer view

I've never been quite that hungry.

A very old map.

I appreciate the compositional synergies between the art in the background and foreground in this photo.

If you were in the Brooklyn Museum recently, you would probably understand what is going on in this picture.
Ok I'll give it up... the man on the right is pasted onto the mirror... part of an exhibit. The reflection of the man in the green shirt was changed by me to black and white (mostly.. it needed to be matched in tone and slightly in hue to the man on the right). Well, you asked for it!

This delightful lady enjoyed my showing her this digital photo just taken of her as she was appreciating this wonderful artwork.

The transport of the Enterprise was slow enough to satisfy onlookers, yet brief enough to leave one enchanted and intrigued.

This crew guides from the rear of the barge.
In my opinion the tail of this amazing shuttle prototype is as beautiful as it apparently is functional.
This photo of "the end" of the shuttle however saddens me as it is somehow reminiscent of the recent end of the American space shuttle program.
Here are two links which may be of interest:
Reuters link                  Floppingaces link

The blending of man made and natural, hard and soft, round and irregular, exists in this photo. All considered a pretty good merger I would say.

Little view of a stream in the park.

So I like the shadow patterns of the fence and trees which are cast upon this truck... I admit it.

This Willow tree and its shadows and reflections form a graceful backdrop for this photo of two Central Park ducks swimming quickly along.

This fellow actually worked long and hard digging out bottles and cans.

It's always fun finding messages in the mundane.

Isn't this a "glovely" photograph?
I was intrigued by the way these gloves draped over the cement wall. At first glance it seemed that someone was climbing over it.

The fallen tree branch in this photograph seems reminiscent of a prehistoric creature, eye and all. I also like "his" lines and textures.

Yet another wooden imposter!

This Cormorant is atypical for Central Park. It seemed quite patient and unafraid as I captured several photos.