Point and Shoot

It’s been awhile, eh? Life get’s busy sometimes and sometimes i don’t capture it. Boo, right! Here’s a set from the beginning of this year. Most of the photos below were taken by Regina. We were bored after New Year 2010 and so we decided to play around in our apartment building. Modeling is hard work. Enjoy the photos!

Stairwell in an apartment building in Sunnyside, Queens

Gantry State Park located in Long Island City sits on the western border of Queens. It has amazing views of the eastern skyline of Manhattan including the UN and the Empire State building as well as the Queensboro bridge. The Gantry, named after the gantry cranes that at one time were used to unload cargo from ships, is a great park to hang out in. Go here for great view of the Macy’s fireworks. Jack and I braved the strong winds and cold weather to bring you these photos. Enjoy!

Classic Pepsi cola sign. Pepsi was bottled here starting in the 1930's.

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One of the gifts I received for Christmas was a tripod. (Thanks Patricia!) All of the photos in this post were taken using a tripod and a wireless remote. I bought a wireless remote from B&H to prevent shutter release vibrations from my heavy ungraceful finger. It’s been great taking photos on demand. Having a tripod is opening up some creative juices and I look forward to using it more in the future. I also like shooting night shots with a low ISO. No graininess. Enjoy the night time, low light goodness!

From the 46th/Bliss Street platform looking westward. On a side note, it was really cold that night! brrr

Regina and I spent Christmas at both of our family’s houses, Christmas eve at the Pei’s and Christmas day at the Chan’s. We’re blessed to live within driving distance of both of our parent’s homes. It was good to see family and spend time with everyone. Enjoy the photos!

Snowflakes on my dad's car

First blizzard of the winter season came upon NYC December 19th, 2009.  Just about a foot of snow fell through the night (25 inches in Long Island).  Regina and I ventured around Sunnyside mid snow storm.  After walking for a bit we decided to go home sooner than we thought because of the “heavy” winds. The beat went on the following day. Enjoy the photos!

Trekking home during the storm

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A few friends and I visited some places in NYC that had significant meaning to them.  Our first stop was Fort Tryon Park, located in Washington Heights of Manhattan, war site of the Revolutionary War.  The park had was special to my friend because this is where is made a commitment to serve the needs of the city.  We ended up touring Columbia and Elmhurst as well, but I didn’t take many photos.  The last photo is comprised of a different set of friends who I had the pleasure of eating dinner at Xi’an Famous Foods (I highly recommend the lamb noodles).  Enjoy!

View of the George Washington Bridge from Fort Tryon Park.

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It’s been awhile eh? The following is a hodgepodge of photos from the last few weeks. Locations include Princeton Junction NJ, St Mark’s Place, and Sunnyside. It is now late November here in Sunnyside and the temperature hit a nice 60 degrees. Enjoy the photos!

Regina is figuring out a song on piano

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