"TRIBAL GROUPS and GAGGLES" NYC

I sometimes feel like an unintentional researcher for one of those zoological episodes on the National Geographic Channel and on various urban rambles have taken notice of the many small identifiable tribal groups, clusters, or gaggles (5 or more) in a single small geographical area. 

                               all photos ©Ken Brown

A SPECIAL VISITOR

so, there I was, watering the "front forty"(4th floor window boxes), when I noticed a special visitor.  

What an incredible creature, with delicate features and movements and a wise "Yoda-like" expression. 

We invited her in for a short visit and film session. A lovely time was had by all.

you lookin' at me?

all photos ©Ken Brown

A LITTLE ODD-ABILIA

a little bit of summertime odd-abilia...

all photos ©Ken Brown

DOUBLE DECKER BILLBOARD BUSES NYC

ah summertime, and double decker billboard buses roll down the avenues and NYC turns into into an open air amusement park.  I'll have to try this sometime, looks like fun.

all photos ©Ken Brown

LET'S GET VERTICAL

Of course all photography has it's options.  Here's a little verticality to consider...

Williamsburg

Williamsburg

Gowanus

midtown Manhattan

Soho

Williamsburg

LA.

Manhattan

Williamsburg

all photos ©Ken Brown

ALFONSE TAKES A BREAK

"CHEEZY PHOTO TRIX"

OK, I admit to having a soft spot for cheesy photo tricks and must thank my family for indulging me on this.  Early road trips would always include at least a few "put your head here" tourist photo op props.  Now, living during a time when 90% of the population has a camera or device ready to document at the slightest provocation, we owe it to ourselves

to have as much fun as possible with this option.  Of course it does help to live in a city with an abundance of backdrop possibilities. 

a few excerpts from the family album…   

all photos ©Ken Brown

"WELLING COURT MURAL PROJECT"

This weekend I was fortunate to attend the third annual Welling Court Mural Project in Astoria Queens.  It was a gorgeousSaturday afternoon, hints of aerosol wafted on the breeze, and over 50 artists were spread out over a several block area bordered by a community garden and a culturally diverse neighborhood. The project evolved when community leaders who were interested in finding a way to beautify the area were

introduced to the Ad Hoc Gallery, formerly in Bushwick.  The gallery represents a top tier roster of national and international street artists. The resulting blend of outstanding street 

art and a supportive community has resulted in one of the most dynamic collections of 

this art form in the city today.

all photos ©Ken Brown