This is a throw back to last season when Ben Roethlisberger was injured all season. His beard got longer as the season progressed. If we have a 2020 season, it’ll be interesting to see if he has healed completely or not.
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We had a great trip to NYC in August. MJ and I explored parts of the city we’ve missed in past visits. But one of our routine stops is always Gray Papaya Hot Dogs. Close to the mid-town location is the New York Times building. I’ve never really paid much attention to it in the past. It’s simple, clean, beautiful!!
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I captured this photo of Ben Roethlisberger at the beginning of the 3rd quarter following his injury. The beginning of the season hasn’t started very well for the Steelers with Ben’s injury, Conor’s injury, two early losses and a bunch of tough games coming up. No wonder, Ben looks so depressed in this photo.
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As you may already know, due to MJ’s FB post, we’ve been in NYC the last couple of days. This was one of our first stops upon arriving in the Manhattan. We explored this cool structure that is part art and part observation deck in the newly redeveloped Hudson Yards.
A few facts about this structure: It rises 16 stories and consists of 154 flights of stairs in a honeycomb pattern. There are 2,500 steps and 80 landings for visitors to climb. The final cost was near $200 million to build and is currently going by the title of Vessel TKA. TKA stands for Temporarily Known As because they don’t have a permanent name for it yet. The owners have a website dedicated to the public helping with the final name. The Vessel opened in March 2019.
As you can probably guess, I took a ton of photos from all angles….inside, outside, down low, up high, etc…
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I’m starting to work through my Chernobyl photos. It’s going to take me a very long time, but I like what I’m seeing so far. But I need to mix it up and not give you too many Ukraine photos in a row.
Tonight, I have a Big Apple sunset photo for you. MJ was extremely good that night waiting for me to get the perfect photo.
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The Steelers had their first 2018 home pre-season game today against the Titans. I wasn’t sure whether or not I’d get my NFL Media Sideline Credential this season. It’s a long story….but they came through and I picked them up today prior to the game. So everything ended well. I got the passes and photographed the game today.
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Big Ben
I got my Media Sideline Credentials for the 2018 season today.....
Its been a while since I posted a NYC photo and its been a while since my last visit to the Big Apple. Maybe I’ll try to fit a visit in next year. I know I can’t fit it into my 2018 travel schedule. At this point, 2018 is full and 2019 is starting to fill up as well. We’ll see what I can do. By the way, I think this view from Brooklyn is amazing.
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Ready for another animal photo from the South Africa trip??? MJ can’t get enough of them…at least so far. I liked this big guy just napping on his friends. They didn’t seem to care that he was resting on them. They were all basically napping in one big heap.
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Today’s tasks….taking care of a bunch of chores around the house today. I’ve been really busy lately and all the small things have been piling up behind my work and volunteer work deadlines. Anyway, I’ll stop complaining now, here is today’s post from northern Michigan. This is West Branch Big Creek at dawn.
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First, let me say that I am truly sorry. I disappeared from my website and all my social media sites since September 20th. As you’ve probably guessed, I’ve been extremely busy with my work and my volunteer activities. Many of you came back day after day, looking to see if I posted a new update. I appreciate all your help and I’m sorry I made you wait.
Second, today’s post is from NYC. This huge sign (look at the people walking below it) is positions on the East River facing back towards Manhattan (across from the United Nations Building). I used to drink a ton of Pepsi, so this sign caught my eye.
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Here is another photo from my time at Valhalla Ranch near Grayling Michigan. This 650-acre hunting resort is a wonderful place. If you’re a deer hunter, you won’t be disappointed with the number and size of the white tail deer. I took this photo behind the lodge which sits next to the West Branch Big Creek. I loved the composition of the river, the forest and the ranch road.
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I like NYC a lot. Do I love it??? Maybe. But I think I’d need a few more visits on top of the past visits, before I could claim to love it. Regardless, I enjoyed by time in the Big Apple and would like to go back.
During my last visit, I spent some time alone at night photographing the Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline. This was one of the first photos I took that evening as I walked across the bridge to Brooklyn.
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It is cold and rainy today…..and if feels a little like a cold fall football weekend, even though it’s spring. So I’m sharing a Big Ben photo. I took this of Ben last fall during the Patriots game. Ben wasn’t playing for some injury I’ve already forgotten about. But he was pretending to be helpful.
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Ben Roethlisberger
I’m switching things up today. No travel, architecture, or landscape photo. Besides, football is a year round obsession in America. I’ve never posted a picture of Big Ben (at least I don’t remember posting one of him), because frankly I don’t like him very much. Great quarterback, but that doesn’t necessarily make him a great person or good role model. Regardless, Steelers’ fans love him. I’ve captured thousands of photos of him over the years covering the games for the Observer-Reporter newspaper.
So for the first time, I’m posting a picture of Ben Roethlisberger for your viewing pleasure. I took this specific photo last season in Cleveland Ohio, when the Steelers were up there to play against the Browns. It was bitter cold that day (20 mile an hour winds making it -20 degrees), but I dressed appropriately and was fine the entire time. The Steelers won easily and went on to have a good season. This photo was taken in pre-game.
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Ben Roethlisberger
As I process photos, I jump around. I almost never process all the photos from one location all in a row. I’ll process some from NYC, then Peru, then Pittsburgh, etc…. I like the variety and it keeps me from processing a location the same way. Plus it is a nice reminder to me as I process photos how wonderful my travels have been. I don’t forget the trips as fast and I can relive the moments. Well tonight’s photo is from the top of Rockefeller Center in Manhattan. MJ was a super trooper. She displayed amazing patience as we stayed on the top of this skyscraper for almost 3 hours as we waited for the sunset and stayed up there long afterward.
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Today’s photo is from our last trip to New York City. One of our stops on that trip was the Library. I know, I know. The Library!! But look at this architecture. How could I skip this facility? It’s a great example of what we, humans, are capable of creating. If you like this type of thing and get to NYC, make this free location a “must do.”
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MJ and I had a great trip to New York City. The weather was nice, the people were polite and the attractions are always outstanding. Like normal, we packed a ton of activities into a short stay, but it was worth it. On the first night, I got really lucky while I was out photographing Grand Central Station.
I was lined up in the middle of the road shooting right down Park Avenue towards the terminal trying to get a photo without too much traffic or people….. And the City of New York decided to help me out. At that moment, they parked a construction vehicle in the middle of the road to block all traffic just for me (or to start some construction). Anyway, that meant I had full use of the street all to myself. I could take my time. Shoot from different angles. Not worry about being run over by a taxi. It was great. Plus I met a Russian (now a U.S. citizen) who was photographing the same area. Great first night in the big apple.
So I got this great photo and you get to see it.
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In honor of Father’s Day, today’s blog picture is from W.A. Young and Sons Machine Shop and Foundry down in Rice Landings Pennsylvania. Now I have no idea what this machine produces in the machine shop, but it’s an interesting photographic subject. So for all the dads who like to work in their personal workshops, whether it is a garage, mill, barn, basement, or photography studio, have a great Father’s Day.
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Here is a picture of Pittsburgh Steelers’ #7 Ben Roethlisberger prior to the start of their game against the Kansas City Chiefs today. It’s a little different…maybe a little artsy… Regardless, I like it. It I don’t see you before, have a great Christmas.
Here is another photo from the Indianapolis Zoo. What more can I say? He looks very comfortable lying in the tall grass and I enjoyed my time watching him.
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