Photographs and thoughts on photography and camera collecting
The first thing that attracted my interest was this placard. It was standing outside a store. I didn’t think about the reason it was there, but that would soon become apparent.
Taken with a Sony RX10 IV.
My grandson, Alexander is currently living in New York City, and I recently went into the city to have dinner with him. He wasn’t available until after 5:00pm so I decided to go in early, walk around and take some pictures. My original plan was to have a walk around Central Park, but I changed my mind and instead decided to walk over to First Avenue, then up to about 54th Street where I would head towards the East River and then head north along the walkway by the river.
Once upon a time I used to spend a lot of time in this area, but I hadn’t been there for many years. After walking for a while I realized that some of the most significant events in my life happened along here. But that’s a story for another day – maybe?
Taken with a Sony RX10 IV.
As you can see this boat is called “Shatte-Tug”. I often see it moored by the Shattemuc Yacht Club. Bearing in mind its name it makes sense that it’s in some way connected to the club.
However, it’s not always moored in the same spot, so I guess it moves around. I have no idea what purpose it serves: maybe from time-to-time boats from the club (and maybe other nearby marinas) get stuck and the “Shatte-Tug” has to go out and bring them in. Who knows?
Taken with a Sony RX100 VII.
I came across these old, fading, worn signs at a bar on the Hudson River.
Taken with a Sony RX100 VII.
As is often the case I arrived at Ossining station very early. So, after purchasing my ticket I went down to nearby Here Coffee and Beer to pick up some water to take with me on my walk, and to wait comfortably until it was time for me to take the train. While I was getting the water from a cooler, I perused their excellent collection of craft beers. One in particular caught my eye: Samuel Smith’s Nut Brown Ale. I like brown ales, and I knew that this was a nice one made in Yorkshire, UK. It was way to early (even for me) to be drinking beer but remember this. I’ll get back to it later.
Anyway – back to the poster. I came across this poster in the men’s room at Here Coffee and Beer. It’s looks quite old. If so it’s an early example of “bait and switch”. The large, red and somewhat provocative headline catches your attention, as does the rather threatening person. However, if you read the text, you find that it has absolutely nothing to do with Bolsheviks. It is, in fact, an advertisement for paper towels.
I have no idea if this poster dates back to the days of the “red peril”, or if it’s a recent poster trying to get a laugh.
Taken with a Sony RX10 IV