Archive for May, 2010
My weekly routine was turned upside down 11 months ago.
The commute to my office is now a few feet from where I sleep. The upside is I have amazing office views. The downside is my interaction with colleagues has been significantly reduced.
But a business associate and I have found an enjoyable way to correct this problem.
We have become “regulars” at our extended office Macchiato. A sleek Italianesque Midtown expresso bar with Vespas parked out front and a large Italian clientele.
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This is our spot for morning meetings, people watching, croissants, and cappuccino. And although we haven’t tested them the sandwiches and salads look pretty good too.
I’ll be back for “wide angle” photos but for now here is a “detailed” glimpse of our morning ritual.
Enjoy!
Leslie
Lately I have been offering a lot of advice on Paris and it has me thinking about my own French planning.
If you are visiting Paris I can recommend pastry shops, budget or four star restaurants, hidden neighborhoods, small hotels, almost anything Italian and everything in between.
But when I visit Paris there are a few French things I can’t go without. No fancy brands just my favorite French basics.
Monoprix for shower gel from Le Petit Marseille, T-Shirts from Petit Bateau, a Pharamacie or Parapharmacie (preferably Pharmacie Fouhety at 26 Rue du Four – for the best selection and prices) for Anthelios Sunscreen and La Roche-Posay Lip Balm.
This is not what most people think of when they are heading to Paris. But for a city known for sophistication sometimes the basics are really the best.
For those of you heading to Paris… Enjoy!
Leslie
A few months ago I went crazy taking pictures of NY with my iPhone.
During one of my iPhone expeditions I also had my SLR with me and was jumping back and forth between cameras…bad idea.
I made a major setting mistake with my SLR and my photos came out a very cool blue which I thought was a brilliant mistake until I took a closer look.
So I spent some time in the digital darkroom with the images…
I’m not thrilled with the color but I keep looking at that wide angle composition. Not bad.
Enjoy!
Leslie
My friend Maria shoots in film. She is a wide angle shooter.
Her images tell a story. My images focus on details and usually a single moment.
I have a difficult time shooting at wide angles. I just want a detail.
To enjoy Maria’s images click on this link to visit her flickr page.
Enjoy!
Leslie
