brooklyn buried in record-breaking snow

January 27th, 2011 | Posted by Jill in flickr faves | weather - (6 Comments)

It’s official: this has been the snowiest January on record in New York City. After 36 inches of snow this month, is it ever going to stop?! Well, good news for you snow bunnies: there’s more on the way this weekend. In the meantime, check out these lovely photos of the latest storm from our Flickr group and bundle up!

“Delicate Steps,” by Michael Pearce:
Delicate Steps

“Lafayette Ave Church,” by McMillianFurlow and “Shoveling Out,” by Claire Voelkel:
Lafayette Ave Churchshoveling out

“Ditmas Park, Snow,” by Nelson Ryland:
ditmas park, snow

Untitled, by Lucy Aboytes:

clockwise, from top left: Justine Carroll, running.to.stand.still, veesvision, and Joel Zimmer:
Norman Ave & Eckford StManhattan Bridge
JeepThe Morning After

“Snow Day!” by Luna Park:
snow day

flickr faves: evoking miss maier

January 24th, 2011 | Posted by Jill in flickr faves - (7 Comments)

Even though I was late to the game, I recently read about the discovery of Vivian Maier’s street work in Chicago. If you haven’t yet heard her story, please do take a few minutes to read the Times piece and watch the Kickstarter promo for the documentary that John Maloof and Anthony Rydzon are creating about her life. Then go browse the blog as Maloof uncovers and archives her spellbinding images.

As I return to her work over and over, I’m constantly reminded of the magic of street photography, and my passion to capture NYC street life is renewed. Today’s favorite shots are an homage to the way good street photography makes me *feel* — and I hope Vivian’s story and these beautiful images below will share even a tiny sense of that renewed inspiration with you as well. Have a great week!

“Inside Out,” by Elisa Deljanin:
Inside Out

“A Mile in Gowanus,” by Bill McLain:
A Mile in Gowanus

“Day 571: Stairs, Subway,” by Bill Sweeney:
DAY 571: STAIRS SUBWAY B&W

“Swingin’ Time Traveler,” by Chris Farling:
swingin' time traveler

“Coney Island Bird Man,” by Barry Yanowitz:
coney island bird man

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flickr faves: always summer somewhere

January 11th, 2011 | Posted by Jill in flickr faves | weather - (3 Comments)

As I mentally prepare for NYC to get socked by another snow storm tonight and hope that things don’t turn out quite as bad as the last round, I ran across these pictures in our Flickr pool. Call me a glutton for punishment, call me a masochist, call me what you will — these summery photos are bound to keep you warm tomorrow, if only for a little while… at least as long as it takes to get out there and tromp around in the snow with your cameras!

Untitled, by Jane MacNeil:

“Dear Summer,” by Claire Voelkel:
dear summer,

“Summer – Prospect Park,” by Ed Brydon:
Summer - Prospect Park

“Brooklyn Summer,” by Barry Yanowitz:
brooklyn summer

“Dog Walker at Sunset,” by Chris Goldberg:
Dog Walker at Sunset on Red Hook Waterfront, Brooklyn

flickr faves: brooklyn in black and white

December 13th, 2010 | Posted by Jill in flickr faves - (1 Comments)

Today we’re back with a selection of BEAUTIFUL black and white photos from the community — aren’t the photos below just stunning?? So much texture, so much contrast, so much humanity! Be sure to contribute your own via the group or right here on the blog!

“Happy Chanukah,” by Bill McLain:
Happy Chanukah

Untitled, by Vitaliy Piltser and “Brooklyn Pier Walk,” by Georg:
Brooklyn Pier Walk

“Listens, by does not hear,” by Marc Dalio and “Three on the Street,” by Leanne Staples:
listens, but does not hearthree on the street

“Around the bend,” by Chris Farling:
around the bend