Tuesday, March 18, 2008
1 Picture = 1000 Words: Travel Show
Travel Shows are interesting places. People that look like nothing you'd see in foreign places do nothing you'd ever easily see outside of a brochure, or perhaps a resort's "authentic cultural experience." These dancers were at the Puerto Rican tourism booth last month.
Labels: photo of the week, puerto rico, travel, travel shows
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
1 Picture = 1000 Words - Asbury Park
My time in Asbury Park is rapidly drawing to a close. I really like living here, and I really like being so close to the ocean... but the apartment, the commute and being so far out in the suburbs is making it impractical for me. This picture is a photo that I took and played with shortly after I moved to the city two years ago.
Labels: asbury park, photo of the week, travel
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
1 Picture = 1000 Words, Reykjavik
Bjork sings Birthday with the Sugarcubes, Laugardalshoell Nov 17, 2006.
I've always loved Bjork, but never had the chance to see her in concert. Then I heard about the Sugarcubes Reunion taking place in Iceland. Thanks to Icelandair offering great deals on packages, my friend Eric and I took a weekend in Reykjavik. The highlights included Bjork, almost getting beat down by a Soccer Hooligan, and lots of expensive beer during blizzards. And that's what I did on my November vacation!
Labels: bjork, iceland, music, photo of the week, sugarcubes, travel
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
1 Picture = 1000 Words NYC
The Mercury Lounge, Manhattan, New York City, Feb 2008.
The stench of hipster was a bit overwhelming. People with "alternative" hairstyles paying 10 dollars to not watch the bands and instead spend 6 dollars per beer that they enjoy while not in the room to watch the bands that are on the stage. In the listening room, The Gay Blades blister through a set, complete with furries.
Labels: new york, photo of the week, travel
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
1 Picture = 1000 Words
We were waiting to go through a long tunnel near an Alpen pass and were stopped in front for about 25 minutes while waiting for a bicycle tour to pass through. It turned out to be the "Wiesbader" Tour of Austria bicycle race. Not a terribly well known bicycle race, possibly because it also happens around the Giro d'Italia, a much bigger race in professional circles, but this race had its share of professionals as well. It was quite amazing to see around 75 people fly out of this dark tunnel on bike.
Labels: austria, photo of the week, travel
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
1 Picture=1000 Words, Costa Rica
Manuel Antonio Beach, Costa Rica, Dec 2006. Taken by Kevin Cantrell.
"That picture is a snap of the beach outside of Manuel Antonio Parque Nacionale. The beach is located right outside the entrance to this protected National Park. The park consists of a protected rainforest and while beautiful in nature it has been likened to a 'Disneyland' experience. Furthering that description and what you can't see is the tourist trap/trinket hawking behind where I am. There's lots of tourists and people and civilization outside the frame, garbage and trashcans as well. But that shot was serendipitous."
Labels: costa rica, photo of the week, travel
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
A Picture = 1000 Words
Everywhere you go, Jesus is a part of Rio. The giant statue stands at one of the city's highest point and hovers over the whole area, visible from miles and miles away. The view from his vantage point is just as stunning, and as you approach it from behind, it almost looks like Jesus is getting ready to take a dive off the mountain, and into the arms of the people he's watching over.
Labels: photo of the week, rio de janeiro, travel
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
1 Picture = 1000 Words
Chicago is a wonderful place. I grew up in the area and really had an appreciation for it. I remember scoffing at the Millennium Park concept and how it was so overrun with cost and delay. But the final product was stunning, and I loved seeing it. I miss Chicago and wish I could be there more often.
Labels: chicago, photo of the week
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
A Picture = 1000 Words: Reykjavik, Iceland
The music doesn't stop in Reykjavik. Not in people's houses, not in the clubs, not on the streets. This brave anonymous accordion player was pictured on November 18, 2006 at roughly 1 AM. In the middle of a snowstorm that dumped about 8-10 inches on the city.
Labels: iceland, music, photo of the week, travel
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
A Picture Says 1000 Words
Winter falls on Central Park. Christo's gates in Central Park, NYC. February 2005.
Happy Holidays from me to you.
Labels: art, new york, photo of the week, travel
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
A Picture is Worth 1000 Words
Kids playing futbol on the beach in San Juan del Sur during the late afternoon.
Labels: nicaragua, photo of the week, san juan del sur, travel
Monday, May 14, 2007
Picture of the Week: Rio de Janeiro
"Quiet nights of quiet stars, quiet chords from my guitar
Floating in the silence that surrounds us
Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams, quiet walks by quiet streams, and a window
looking on the mountains and the sea.
How lovely! this is where i want to be.
Here, with you so close to me, untill the final flicker of lifes ember.
I who was lost and lonely, believing life was only
A bitter tragic joke, have found with you
The meaning of existence oh, my love. "
-Tom Jobim "Corcovado"
July 2006 - Standing behind Corcovado. Rio de Janiero, Brazil
I never understood how imposing this 100 foot soapstone statue really is until I got to Brazil. You look up and you see Jesus. No matter where you go in the city. No matter where you go.
"Quiet nights of quiet stars, quiet chords from my guitar
Floating in the silence that surrounds us
Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams, quiet walks by quiet streams, and a window
looking on the mountains and the sea.
How lovely! this is where i want to be.
Here, with you so close to me, untill the final flicker of lifes ember.
I who was lost and lonely, believing life was only
A bitter tragic joke, have found with you
The meaning of existence oh, my love. "
-Tom Jobim "Corcovado"
July 2006 - Standing behind Corcovado. Rio de Janiero, Brazil
I never understood how imposing this 100 foot soapstone statue really is until I got to Brazil. You look up and you see Jesus. No matter where you go in the city. No matter where you go.
Labels: brazil, music, photo of the week, travel
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Picture of the Week: Reykjavik, Iceland
This picture was taken at NASA in Reykjavik Iceland on November 18, 2006. DP One was spinning at the biggest club in Iceland. Turned out he didn't even know it was happening on the way there. Neither did we til we saw posters for the event plastered across the city. NASA is one of the biggest clubs in Iceland. The turnout was small, but the dancing... who knew they had B-Boys in Iceland?
This picture was taken at NASA in Reykjavik Iceland on November 18, 2006. DP One was spinning at the biggest club in Iceland. Turned out he didn't even know it was happening on the way there. Neither did we til we saw posters for the event plastered across the city. NASA is one of the biggest clubs in Iceland. The turnout was small, but the dancing... who knew they had B-Boys in Iceland?
Labels: iceland, photo of the week, travel
