Today I browsed through the B&H Superstore and bought a case for my monopod. B&H is photography paradise. I just walked around trying out cameras I’ll never be able to afford. Afterward I walked over to Central Park for my annual visit to the Ballfields Cafe to have a couple dogs and a Sangria.

On the way I passed the Time Warner Center again.

After lunch at the Ballfields Cafe I walked around getting taking some shots. It was a gorgeous day.

Today I went to the Time Warner Center mall to take some long exposure images. I got all the way up there, set up my camera and tripod out of the way in a corner, and then realized I had forgotten to bring the right lens and my cable release. As I was packing everything back up again, I was interrupted by a security guard telling me I couldn’t use a tripod in the mall. Turns out they are worried about unlicensed commercial use of images of the mall, which I can understand. They’re also worried about security issues posed by tripods, which I don’t fully understand. I realize tripods can be a hazard in a crowded area, but I was tucked well out of the way of any pedestrian traffic. Still, I suppose they just ban all tripods to eliminate the risk entirely. The media access office did kindly offer to let me come back with my tripod and try my shots again, but I was in no mood to haul my gear all the way back up there.

So no pics for today.

We’re back in the city for our annual Book Expo trek. This evening we’re meeting one of Sarah’s friends for dinner at Rosa Mexicano. Sarah browsed the Strand Bookstore while I hung out down the street at Union Square. Got a few interesting pics of typical New Yawkers.

At Rosa Mexicano they make guacamole table side. It was incredible.

Ups and Downs of the Week.

 Red Sox – They’re finally beginning to win more than they lose. They’re still in last place, but the parity of suck in the AL East means they’re only 3 games back from 1st. We could see a nearly 5-way tie for the ALE lead.

Celtics – Won tonight to at least ensure the Heat won’t sweep them.

Three on a tree.

Willie

Ups and Downs of the Week.

Red Sox – They can’t string together wins and their “ace” pitchers are totally inconsistent. Lester was awful tonight and lost the game early on.

Monaco Weekend – The best race on the Formula One calendar is this weekend in Monaco.

Heat Wave – Into the 90s today and through the whole weekend. Too early for this kind of heat.

Three Day Weekend – But it *is* a 3-day weekend. Just what I needed about now.

The corn is getting near perfect weather for growing. Loads of sunshine and occasional rain. Here’s a rabbit’s eye view.

Ups and Downs of the Week.

Red Sox – They won tonight, but lost last night. Just like a .500 team will do.

Funky Reggae Pah-tay – We had a few visitors tonight. Love this Rokinon 35mm f1.4 lens.

This guy has been hanging around in the trees out back. He could be here to pick the carcass of the Red Sox season, but he’ll have to wait. They are still showing signs of life. Amazing.