Exciting Day

Well for most this would not be too exciting but for me makes my day. Since I have found out I will be here a while longer I thought it would be nice to have a refrigerator. I looked at them and found one I could buy for 60 some dollars and thought could ship home later. Then the more I thought about it and the money the hotel is getting from me they should give me a frig. Today all that come true guess they thought I deserved one with all the money they are getting from me. Had a knock on the door and said I would be getting my frig and a few minutes later I had one. Now need to get somewhere and get some stuff to put in it. Probably will take a few trips coming back from the city to get what I want and find what I want. Anyway about all the excitement I have for one day.

Michael Jackson in Harlem

I was in Harlem today and the signing the wall and mourning and making money continues in Harlem in front of the Apollo Theatre. Starting on the 31st the Apollo will be running a tribute to Michael and 900 seat theatre and I think 2 shows a day for 2 days should be some of the best money made at the Apollo. It is something sounds like Michael died a broke man and there is going to be lots and lots of people making money from his death for some time to come.
It will seem lots of people mourning the death of a great musician and entertainer with lots it will seem to celebrate his death. I was not in New York when John Lennon was shot but I am sure the same kind of thing went on. Oh well shouldn't surprise I am sure it will go on long after Michael and until the next one passes.

New York, New York

Well when the weather warms in New York City there is always something going on anytime and any day. New York has been working overtime the last few days with the passing of Michael Jackson. I happened to be in Harlem by the Apollo Theatre that has been famous over the years. You might have seen on the news this was a very big gathering to mourn the death of Michael. It is a shame that again we see such a talent pass on much to young. Listening to the doctors and such on TV it is a tragedy like all the ones before him that should not have happened.
Has been a busy week for the stars also having Farrah and Ed passing also. God bless them all and thank you for all you have given to us your fans.

Film Count

Well I don't start work today till later so took time to cut and put away the Rolleicord film I had picked up. While I had then out I gave a quick count and since first of May have shot 24 rolls with the Bronica SQ, 5 rolls with the Yashica Mat (which I have sent home) and just the 1 roll from the Rolleicord which was sent to use for awhile in place of the Yashica Mat. Actually might sound like a lot of film but during this time I really have not shot any digital and stayed in several days so probably should have shot at least 20 rolls more or taken the digital out some. Having the Rolleicord I will probably some days take film and digital out. The thing is after hauling a heavy bag around working all week I look forward to having something light and that is all. There is where the Rolleicord comes in small and light.

Rolleicord Negatives

Well just picked up the negatives from my first roll I took with the Rolleicord. Actually they don't look to bad looking through the loupe but I don't think great. I think the camera did just fine and me so so. I took the pictures in Grand Central Station so that was a change right there being inside. I shot TMax 400 film and also shot at 400 knowing I would get people movement but that I was looking for. So bottom line some pictures are pretty good and some are ok but I plan on shooting some this weekend as my work schedule keeping pretty tired. Should have had my camera today and I know you say should always but I was looking for one day not carrying around a lot of stuff and did some shopping so brought a lot of stuff back. Anyway in the city they were protesting if I understood right the killing of bulls in bull fights. I am not sure how they dreamed this up but do we even have bull fights in the U.S.? Is this one of those things where they might be preaching to the wrong crowd but anyway would have made a nice picture all these people laying on the ground with red paint on them and pretty much naked women had tape on there ... but then again not real sure of there point here in NYC.

Sunday and Should be Shooting the Rolleicord

Like the title said I should be but I am not since I kind of listened to the weather forecast. The day has turned into a really nice day and some great cloud cover but so far I haven't seen any rain. I would have really liked to went to the city and picked up my Saturday film but I will certainly get it Monday if it isn't really bad weather. I will also be taking the Rolleicord to work with me and hope to get some time in with it also. That is one of the really nice things of a TLR they are small and easy to carry around when you also have other things to carry with you. I have the Bronica SQ and the Canon 30D with me but they take considerable more effort to carry around and are not good cameras to take around to work with me. Time to check back into the golf open and see what is going on.

Rolleicord Weekend

Well little bit of a wet weekend and if you been watching any of the Open being held here at Long Island you have seen the weather report. Elena sent me a new camera well and old new camera a Rolleicord that I am gong to use for awhile. I did take the Rollei to the city this morning and went to Grand Central Station to mess around a little bit inside and took a roll of film but not sure how well they are going to turn out being inside and then getting used to the new camera was some new things to remember like no double exposure setting to keep you from a double exposure or more. I am getting to old to remember every time so trust me I did have a couple double exposures and I was wanting to try some but with the shots I wanted and so don't have any of those yet. Oh well it is all in the fun of shooting different camera and film. Hope to make it out tomorrow maybe for a couple hours will see in the morning. Do have a picture of the Rolleicord that I am using for awhile.

This Week

Didn't do a whole lot over the weekend had lots of time to take pictures but with some rain in the forecast didn't really go out to much. I did shoot a couple rolls Saturday but that was about it. Worked Monday on a small job and then today off so went to Yankee Stadium which unless you take the tour there isn't much to take pictures of. I do think if I have more days off I will go back and take the tour so I can get some good pictures. Took a few pictures of the Intrepid down at 12th and 43rd and that is a big ship. Elena is sending me the Rolleicord so looking forward to getting that and taking some pictures and that might be my Yankee Stadium camera if I go back. That and will take the Canon 30D along and use both. Will look for some more pictures from past to post sometime and I do have lots of new but won't be able to post till get home and scan. Maybe I will add a shot of the Rollei that I will be shooting.

Lazing Around

Wow here it is June 11th and last time writing was June 4th but really not much going on since then. I went out last weekend one day to take some pictures with the Yashica Mat TLR and it decided to act up. There fore no picture taking that day and I just relaxed that Sunday rest up for work. I will be off Friday and my plans are to take the Bronica to Coney Island and do some picture taking. Going to be a pretty good road trip as it will take about 1 1/2 hours just by subway to get there. Let you know more I hope about Coney Island maybe on Saturday might need that to rest up.

Leaving with a picture here taken one morning as the train arrived at the train station.

Today June 4th

Well not much going on worked at the Chase building down on Wall St and will be there again on Friday. Should be an early day so will take the Yashica with me and shoot some pictures while down there. Try to get some on Wall St I did some digital down there but didn't really do any film so will do a little tomorrow.

Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village is really a pretty neat place and has a lot going on. I have been there 2 or 3 times and really enjoy walking around and seeing all there is to see. I have some pictures of there but they are all in black and white film and have not been able to scan them yet. The architecture here is really nice and and just really nice to walk around and look at. I had thought wow if I lived in NYC this would be the place to live very quiet and nice. The first time I was there there was some police tape put up in several different place and just figured something going on the day I was there. When I was by one of the places I asked a lady what they were up for and this is what she said. This one there was a stabbing last night and I said OK what about the other? That one a couple days ago there had been a gay hate crime and the guy was killed. Well still nice place to visit during the day but don't think I would want to live there.

Wanted to have a picture today so just a Brooklyn Bridge shot and that thing is old!