Truck Garden

I'm not quite sure how this would work. Nonetheless, I saw this bizarre thing down the street the other day and was enamored by the idea. There are some very healthy tomato and basil plants in the back of this pick-up, I dare say healthier than my stationary potted plants. 

I wonder if the truck bed cover regulations still apply to this...

Patterns at Ikea Brooklyn

New friends: Fancy Pigeons

About a week and a half ago, on our way to the car we saw a cluster of pigeons in the street. We got to looking closely and noticed that they weren't just any kind of pigeon—these had additional feathers down their legs, some had long feathers above their feet, and others had these really lovely splotches of color around their necks. I haven't been too much of a fan of pigeons, but I have to say, this group is like seeing a unicorn to me. Notice the green on the one at top right below and the fluffy feet of the two in photo below, at bottom left. I had to act quick for the last set of photos, since a car came by and scared them off.

Sunset & Silhouette 3

Matt and Moo inspired me to share my attempt at photographing the sunset, though I think it was just a hair too late. This one is from a pier in Red Hook, Brooklyn, looking out at Staten Island. It's so hard to capture the color properly! (See John's shot from the same time and spot on 4/21) Anyone else have sunsets/sunrises to share?

Academia

I found these soggy books strewn around on the street on a walk, with their half title pages in full view. I couldn't help but be drawn to the conspiracies they seemed to suggest, even though they're normally just goofy teenage stories. It's interesting how them being on the street versus in a bookstore—amongst other brightly colored kid's books—changes the perception of what the story might really be about. Maybe it's just me.

three sunset photos

Red Hook, Brooklyn. Right before, during, and right after sunset. Shot with my new 24mm f2.8.

Around Brooklyn

Some photos from an epic long walk a few weeks ago encompassing Red Hook, the Gowanus Canal, Carroll Gardens, and Cobble Hill.

Bruno sign next to the Brooklyn Queens Expressway

I noticed that someone has posted this homemade birdhouse on a random pole near the F train line.

One of the swans that frequents the Gowanus Canal—eyeing me while I eye it back. Are swans aggressive?

A public school in my hood. I've always liked the lettering for it, and finally got the chance to take a photo.