F/19.0, 1/10, ISO100.
Central park in NYC is an amazing place and you can always find something going on. This time we stumbled upon senior dancers who seemed to have so much fun and so much energy. Hats off to them! They can easily out dance me in a battle dancing competition.
Interesting Fact: First archeological proof of dance comes from the 9 thousand year old cave paintings in India. ( http://www.dancefacts.net/ )
F/6.3, 1/640, ISO200.
It is quite entertaining to watch Greater Yellowlegs run after their prey. Those amazing birds made it look so easy, but I recommend no to try this at home, running and eating did not work out well for me. ( Ha Ha )
Interesting Fact: Greater Yellowlegs mainly eat insects and insect larvae during the breeding season. During winter and migration, small fish, crustaceans, snails, and other aquatic animals round out the diet. ( http://naturemappingfoundation.org/natmap/facts/greater_yellowlegs_712.html )
F/22.0, 1/6 , ISO 100.
In today’s busy life we are always on the move. So, take a minute, enjoy extra time to yourself and appreciate the little things in life every day.
F/25.0 , 1/6 , ISO 100.
Interesting Fact: The world population is the total number of living humans on Earth. As of March 26, 2014, it is estimated to by 7.159 billion by the United States Census Bureau (USCB). ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Population_of_eart )
F/5.6, 1/500, ISO 250.
Over the last weekend we visited New York Aquarium in Brooklyn. This fun loving California Sea Lion preformed quite a show. Brooklyn aquarium reopened recently, after recovering from last year’s storm. Although it’s not 100% functional, but it is fun way to spend a day.
F/5.6, 1/500, ISO 250.
Interesting Fact: “California sea lions may hunt continuously for up to 30 hours, with each dive lasting three to five minutes.” http://animals.nationalgeographic.com
This was a fun taste test that turned into an interesting photo shoot.
Interesting Fact: Jack Daniels’ last words were “One last drink, please”.
F/3.5, 30.0, ISO 100
Be so happy that when others look at You they become happy too!
Interesting Fact: The most powerful way to increase your short-term feelings of happiness is to perform random acts of kindness to others. Five such acts in a week will increase your happiness for up to three months.
1st Photo F/5.6, 1/60, ISO 500
2nd Photo f/5.3, 1/60, ISO 320
3rd Photo F/6.3, 1/250, ISO100
4th Photo F/5.6, 1/125, ISO400
I wasn’t sure if it was true but its, Edgewater, NJ is the home of a free-flying colony of Monk Parakeets.
Interesting Fact: These small, green parrots have lived in Edgewater since at least 1980. How the birds came to Edgewater is unknown, though a widely accepted story traces their origin to an escape from a damaged crate at John F. Kennedy Airport in the 1960s.
First Photo: F/5.6, 1/100, ISO 400
Second Photo: F/8.0, 1/250, ISO 250
Through Open Lens 