This week had some highs and lows.  The temp swung about 30 degrees and thus I have 2 shots to share which show the differences in the weather.

One shot is a view in Central Park on a spring day.  So many folks to check out there.

The other is a moment where I stopped on Fifth Ave when I saw a lost glove on the ground.  I grabbed my camera turned it on and shot - and at that moment the woman walked by with what looks like a gold rolex daytona (knock-off), and the guy is just lifting his foot off the sidewalk.  One of those decisive moments surrounding the lost glove.

Happy Friday!  We are finally cracking the 70 degree point today.  Should be a nice one!

With the warm weather the flowers and trees all are blooming.  The other day walking down Fifth Ave I noticed this magnolia highlighted against the dark building (with a little fill flash as well).

I shot this with my favorite Digital Velvia setting on the Fujifilm S100FS.
More shots on the FB page if you want to see the latest.

New York City is certainly a rich place for cultural events!  There is a never-ending choice of things to occupy the mind and body.

This week was the "World's Largest Pillow Fight".  It was held on Wall St - go figure huh.

The police were great sports and let it go for about an hour, and by then most were tuckered out or their pillows deflated.  If you'd like to see another 27 pix of so you can check my facebook page.  Gosh I didn't want to say that - but I guess i did.

A couple weeks ago I lamented about the "demise" of Polaroid with the table of old cameras picture.  Those days are almost history - but there is hope!

This week as I went down to the subway I snapped this Instax photo and thought I'd share a non-digital moment for the picture of the week.

The Instax 200 is Fujifilm's new instant film system.  Plenty of folks are loving it as the new 'roid rage.  All the fun of instant photography is still available!

Hope you have a good weekend!

Brandon

web link for the product - fyi -
http://www.fujifilmusa.com/products/professional_photography/film/fujifilm_instant_films/instax/index.html

This week in Jamaica I shot the usual 900 or so images and you can imagine the blue skies and crystal turquoise waters.  So I knew I needed to capture something other than the expected.

At sunset one evening fishermen were crossing the sun's rays on the water and I snapped as they passed by.

ps: for those who need the crystal blue - i threw a shot in as well!

This week while I was focused on my instant film sales (FP100C and Instax) I happened upon a pile of old-time instant film cameras.

Amazing how times change and the look and feel of cameras are nothing like they were just a few years ago!

I do have to say - although the attempt cost Kodak over $100 million - the idea of naming a camera - Partytime II - as seen here seems like a fun idea.  Shame they infringed on the Polaroid patents in the process.

As we grow up we learn a lot of lessons from our parents and those around us.
Of course living in NYC teaches us a lot of interesting things as well.

I think the guy who locked his bike in this method has learned that there are more "important" parts to his bike than the basket.

This is a first for me sending out a weekly pic and not technically being the "owner" of the image.  Though I do feel I have some attachment to it, and i hope it brings as big a smile to you as it does to me today.

The panorama at the dentist was a neat experience.  Of course it was digital so I had to have the file.  Luckily all is well in the smile so we should all keep brushing and flossing (don't forget the back teeth!).

First an update - remember Marty from last week's email?  Well Neal called to check on him and they took him straight from the airport to the hospital against his "wishes".  The next day they performed a quadruple bypass on him!  So he got lucky indeed!

This week I attended the funeral of a friend and since I arrived at the church a bit early I decided to snap a few shots.  This one has some color and feel I enjoyed so here it is as a remembrance to the day.

Be thankful for what you have - since we know not what tomorrow brings (Brandon 2:27:09).

Long week with travels to and from Vegas.
A week in Vegas is a time warp.  The early mornings and late nights send your body into auto-pilot.

Last night on the flight home - which was delayed 4 hours - we had a medical event where a man was having the shakes/sweats and possible heart issues.

He was brought up front into our row where they kept him on oxygen and monitored for the trip.  The doctor who happened to be on the flight is here in my seat.  After about 45 mins she felt he was stable and I sat down.  Marty (heart attack in November - 2 stints put in and suffers a bit with Parkinson's) was a bit shaky and was in Vegas for a gambling week at the Wynn.  He told us the story of how after winning $12,000 playing poker - he sat to play the slots and 30 mins later security came over to him to tell him that the woman  who was trying to "hit" on him took his winnings from his pocket!!  Security tracked her on camera but did not catch her before she left.  So he is waiting to hear the news since they told him the penalty for prostitution is like probation for 6 months - but for the theft 10-20 years.  Vegas has their priorities straight!

Neal played a good wet nurse and Marty told Neal he will see good things from his kindness in helping out on our flight.

This is a straightforward shot.

Every day I walk on Sixth Ave I pass a pet shop with puppies for sale in the windows.  They always have a crowd there and it is indeed quite tempting for all.

This week I saw this little pup enjoying a snooze while the mayhem went on around him/her.