Bridge Over Troubled Waters?

Troubled, no. Smelly? The Gowanus Canal is "fragrant", even in the wintertime. I took these shots both on, and near, the Ninth Street Bridge.

Disrespect

As I often do, I took a stroll through the amusement area of Coney Island yesterday, it saddens and angers me to watch as construction workers tear down pieces of history. This is the Shore Hotel/Henderson Building which will shortly be just memories. The beautiful, stately old Bank of Coney Island is already gone. There's no respect of historical value. It's the money, honey.

Wild and Windy

Took a long walk on the beach at Coney today, a few hardy souls out and about in the cold. Very invigorating.

Free As A Bird

Seagulls posed for me while I fed them bagels and Italian bread.

WSB

Not a great idea to take pictures while driving, but I couldn't resist getting this shot of the Williamsburg Savings Bank from Fourth and Atlantic Avenues.

Strolling The Boardwalk

Since I go to St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Coney Island on Sunday mornings, I make sure I get some shots on the boardwalk before the service. Not sure that "killing two birds with one stone" is a politically correct expression but you know what I mean.

Wanna Get Depressed?

Took a stroll in Coney Island today, a whole lotta changes going down. One thing that's going down fast is the stately old Bank of Coney Island on West 12th Street, more to follow.

Another Snapshot of Sunset Park

Second Avenue. Textures and light.

Sunday Afternoon in Sunset Park

Second Avenue.

Sunday Morning on The Boardwalk

Close up on the Grill House.

Snapshot in Red Hook

Touch of Autumn

A glimpse of Green-Wood Cemetery from 7th Avenue at 22nd Street.

Meditation

Yes, I admit I'm addicted to the beach. I always return to Coney Island, no matter where else I go. It's a never ending show and doesn't cost a thing.

October Light

It's a never ending light show at the beach.

Patterns

Boardwalk at Coney Island.

Sunshine Always Follows the Rain

A sparkling day at the beach.

Solitude and Peace

I felt as though I was intruding on this man's space, but he seemed blissfully unaware of my presence.

Catch The Lights and Colors

Luna Park at night.

Night Life

Luna Park. Open on weekends through September. Don't miss it!

Watercolor Skies

Very few people at the beach today, just some "diehards" like me, and some fishermen.

The Birds Are Coming

Black skimmers return to Coney Island.

R&R . . .

. . . if you don't mind sand blowing around.

Hot Weather Fashion

Keeping cool at the beach.

Here's That Rainy Day

What better place to chill out on a rainy day than the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

I Scream for Ice Cream

Denny's on Surf Avenue

Night Shots

To say that I'm obsessed with Coney Island is accurate. Here are the Cyclone and Luna Park.

Peace Walk For a Better Coney Island . . .

. . . organized by the Coney Island Coalition Against Violence. Guardian Angels, among others, are getting involved in the effort to restore peace to the community.

Doo Wop at Coney Island

John Kuse & The Excellents, Friday, August 13, 2010.

Shadow of the El

View of Washington Cemetery from McDonald Avenue.

Street Art

Preparation for the Santa Rosalia festival, beginning August 28th, running through September 3rd, on 18th Avenue.

Yoga . . .

. . . at the beach. Many ways to keep fit.

Brooklyn Bridge . . .

. . . view through my windshield.

August is Looking Good . . .

. . . at Coney Island.

Cruisin' Down Fourth Avenue . . .

. . . on a beautiful summer day in Sunset Park.

Chillin' and Stretchin'

Beautiful beach day at Coney.

Keeping It Green in Coney Island

Gardening at the community level is alive and well in Coney Island. Many people know Coney Island as a world famous and historical amusement area, plus the boardwalk and the beaches. But Coney has another side: its community gardens. Pictured here are the Boardwalk Garden (top) (Boardwalk at West 22nd Street) and Surfside Garden (bottom) (Surf Avenue at West 29th Street). Keeping it green!

Lazy Summer Day - Part Two

Fishing and boating in Prospect Park. Come and enjoy the many cultures of Brooklyn, side by side in the Park. It's a wonderful place for children and hey, we're all just big kids at heart.

Lazy Summer Day

In Prospect Park.

Green-Wood in Summer

Green-Wood Cemetery

A Creek Flows in Brooklyn

Coney Island Creek looking west from Shell Road at West Sixth Street.

Big Sky

Serenity Beach.

Mermaids Protesting BP