Tag Archive for 'brooklyn'
30
Nov
09
day 285: dumbo flea
09
Nov
09
Day 267: lost in shoelation
< day 266: trainscursion
08
Nov
09
day 266: trainscursion
One day sometime ago, while traveling on the F train in through Brooklyn, I past by these two stations that really caught my eye. They are both completely run down and elevated so it over looks Brooklyn. The stations are Ninth & Smith Street and 4th Avenue. I returned today with my camera and this is what I saw.
24
Aug
09
day 188: The people of Girl Talk
Today I went to the The Pool Parties at the Williamsburg Waterfront. These parties are held every Sunday during summer. They always have an amazing line up and are absolutely free. Today it maxed out its 8,500 capacity when Girl Talk played. I was lucky enough to be given a press pass by my friend Shelly. So I got to go on stage to photograph surrounded by tonnes of teeny boppers/hipsters who were allowed to go on stage and go nuts as part of the live show. Even though the whole time I was sketching out that the stage was going to collapse from all the bouncing – I got to take some wicked shots and experience something truly unique…the stage did break eventually but not with me on it.
11
Aug
09
day 175: Cafe Moto Brooklyn
I visited a friend in Brooklyn last night and we popped into Cafe Moto for dinner. This place is a small Brooklyn hideaway. The creative direction and attention to detail of the nostalgic decor, circa 1938, is enough for anyone to cross the Williamsburg bridge. Not to mention the fantastic French fare on offer.
I was compelled to write about this place when Sasha Dobson set up shop and performed live for the dinner guests. Her soulful music coupled with the atmospheric lighting really created a certain romantic ambiance. Even after half a year in NYC, it’s still a nice surprise for me to chance encounter a place like this on a Monday night in the quiet outskirts of Williamsburg where I can eat great food listening to beautiful music in a charming environment.
< day 174: girls on the street – west village
Last night I went to see Tanlines (local Brooklyn boys), Solid Gold (one of my current favs) & Free Energy (up and commers recently signed to DFA). It was part of the Northside Festival (a four-day celebration of New York City’s independent music and art scene held throughout Williamsburg). Twas a fun gig put on by the Modular crew.
Free Energy
Knob throwing paper planes at Free Energy
A band in the next room playing as part of the Northside Festival.
Tanlines
Solid Gold
Solid Gold
End of Night. New York Pizza Time!
Tonight I went to a warehouse party in Brooklyn. Held in industrial Bushwick, Brooklyn – this is by far the largest rooftop party I’ve ever been too in NYC. We’re talking an area of atleast 50m x 50m. There were kegs, young kids, old kids, dogs, amazing views, bmx’s, Djs and a full moon.
Today Mr Scruff played at a summer event called Sunday Best. It was held at the Brooklyn Yard which literally feels like someone’s backyard. People not only brought their dancing shoes and drinking hats, as well they bought their kids and dogs. The non pretentious family vibe created an atmosphere that was super relaxed and easy going. People were there to have fun. This is such a great event concept. Really a breath of fresh air in my eyes – I will definitely be back.
04
May
09
day 79: mow that fro
25
Apr
09
day 70: view from brooklyn
Downtown Manhattan as seen from Downtown Brooklyn.
16
Mar
09
day 30: over the weekend….
This past weekend was spent roaming the streets of Manhatten and Brooklyn at night, journeying from one venue to the next. Here are some street/bar/people shots. As of today I have been in NYC for 1 month. My how time flies. I am so glad I took up this photography project. Not just for the memories but for the many interesting people I’ve met, me behind the camera and them behind the photo. Everyone has a story to tell and are all more than eager to share it – all you need to do is ask nicely.
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- The Ten Bells
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- The Ten Bells – Outside the bathroom
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- Girls at The Ten Bells
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- Lolita, LES.
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- The birthday boy
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- Two lovely French ladies
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- Girls at the bar
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- Turkish woman selling warm snacks
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- NYFD
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- Eya
Today we took the L train to Brooklyn.
The journey started in Williamsburg…
Misguided by the lonely planet, through the pouring rain, we trekked a very long way to Downtown Brooklyn. Enroute we passed an Hasidic neighbourhood.
The hard journey was worthwhile when we found this Americana/Soul Food joint. Right under the Manhattan Bridge.
After having ordered a grilled cheese sandwich. I decided then and there it was my new favourite dish.
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