Park Slope "Still Life"

View of Brooklyn from Queens

I took this photo from Gateway National Park's Fort Tilden Unit on Rockaway, looking toward Brooklyn and the Gil Hodges Marine Park Memorial Bridge. I thought of our late friend, Bob Guskind, with his fantastic Street Couch series on http://www.gowanuslounge.com R.I.P., Bob, we miss you greatly. Thanks always for your inspiration!

Cyclones Beat Lowell Spinners, 4-3, With Help From Carlos Beltran

Sorry, no photo of Carlos Beltran, who hit game winning single in the bottom of the ninth inning. But I hope you enjoy the picture of yours truly with Pee Wee and Sandy the Seagull.

The Sky's The Limit

Last day of August, always makes me feel a bit sad. Summer's winding down. But my mood improved as I photographed the glorious clouds. September will bring more of the same.

No Rest for the Weary

Swimming was prohibited at Coney Island today due to an impending tropical storm, but at least one homeless person sought rest and refuge on the beach. There is alot of poverty, homelessness and drug addiction as well as violent gang activity in the neighborhood. On the plus side, there are community gardeners, church members and other concerned citizens/outreach groups doing their best to help overcome these serious problems.

Strange Fruit

Yesterday I found this arrangement near the jetty at Bay 20, Coney Island. Various fruits, candle, flowers, incense. Does anyone have any insight into this kind of "offering"?

The "New" Dreamland

I strolled through the "new" Dreamland, site of the former Astroland. I met brothers Ryan who runs the Mini Ferris Wheel, and Eddie, in charge of The Banana. Lots of other new rides and attractions!