Posing at the top of the mountain. Photo by me. (; Woo! Hiking up two miles on an incline was incredibly challenging for me! A couple of months ago, my friends and I hiked up Bear Mountain. When you climbed up or instead walked up the stoned steps, you had a fabulous view of the … Continue reading 2022: Hiking Up Bear Mountain
Often when I’m in Manhattan, New York, I pass by the apartments on Park Avenue. Some are new, while others have been standing since the early 19th century. It’s fantastic to look at the history. Park Avenue was called Fourth Avenue, which housed the Harlem Railroad, active in the 19th century, and provided numerous rail … Continue reading 2022: Admiring the Apartments on Park Avenue
Well, it has been a relaxing, low-key summer. I don’t usually travel far during these months since it’s expensive and I’m not a fan of crowds. Puppy Mahal and I walking on the shoreline. Photo by me. (I used an abandoned lifeguard post for this shot, haha.) So lately, I’ve been experimenting with French styles … Continue reading 2022: Summer Seashore Shots
A few weeks ago, I attended B&H Optic 2022, located at the New Yorker Hotel. Basically, it's a free conference where professional photographers and enthusiasts/nerds come together. One of the speakers. His subject was versatility. But I have no idea what he was talking about, haha. At least I got some freebies. (; I sat … Continue reading 2022: B&H Optic: A Photography Conference
Most of the sakura/cherry blossoms have fallen to the ground. It makes me a bit sad. But I’m glad I had the chance to view them through my window and walk through the parks and enjoy these ephemeral beauties. Well, I’m excited about the upcoming unforeseen adventures. How is your Spring Season going? I hope … Continue reading 2022: Soaking Up the Sakura
*Amazon Affiliate Links are used in this post. At night by a lake. The other day, I was just photographing and testing the Fuji 27 mm lens on the Fuji X-S10 model. So, I shot photos of my puppy Mahal, my nephew, and just a small selfie. The photos were edited with PicMonkey. Oh! And … Continue reading 2021: The Art of Mahal and Me
Happy Thanksgiving (at least in the United States)! (: The first photo dates back about two years ago when I was living in Madrid, Spain. I told my Italian friend about this holiday and he decided that we should have a feast. So, he and his roommate brought in some baked chickens for all of … Continue reading 2019: Happy Thanksgiving!
A self-portrait of Mahal and I posing on the beach before the storm kicked in. The other day, my mom, our puppy Mahal, and I went to the local beach. The clouds darkened the sky with each passing moment. It was both terrifying yet celestial. Mahal (by his choice) and I sprinted across the sand … Continue reading 2021: Autumn Storm Chasing on the Beach
Last week, I visited Old Westbury Gardens and enjoyed the sunshine and the greenery. Also, I’ll be posting a tour I attended called “Secrets of the Service Wing.” So, be on the lookout for that. These are self-portraits. I'm just enjoying the greenery and sunshine. (: I hope you’re well. Take care. (: My self-portrait … Continue reading 2021: Just Chillin’ in the Gardens 😉
Happy Birthday to me! ^_^ (And if it's your birthday too, I wish you a happy one! 😀 ) It's a blessing that I made it this far. I plan to celebrate this day with family outside, like a BBQ or so. And then I'll hang out with my friends later on during the month. … Continue reading 2021: Update: Happy Thirty-Four!
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