Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Why New York? Part Three: Jennifer Hudson in Central Park



Was privileged to go to a free Netflix concert in Central Park last night, featuring none-other than Jennifer Hudson. More extraordinary still: a show-stopping rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Amazing!!

Saturday, September 19, 2009

A Walk in Central Park on a Cloudy September Day: Part Two--The Ravine

Can you imagine? These photos were all taken within a short distance from my apartment on 107th, in an area known as The Ravine. Featuring a breathtaking waterfall and forest areas that recall something you would expect to find only in the deepest wilderness, The Ravine has surely become my favorite corner of Central Park.



A Walk in Central Park on a Cloudy September Day: Part One--The Storm

In mid-August, a powerful thunderstorm known as a micro-burst, hit the upper-half of Central Park, tumbling or severely damaging hundreds of trees. I have never heard rain and wind so intent on doing damage, in all my years. For weeks after, the sound of chainsaws and chip shredders pierced this otherwise quiet corner of the city, as workers did their best to make the park safe once more for visitors.

Playing with Picasa

Last Sunday I went for a walk in Central Park with camera in-hand. The picture above was one of several I snapped along the way. As I was preparing the photographs for this blog, I played around with Picasa, a free photo editor. Below, you will find the results: