Macy’s Parade – Snoopy

One year we were able to visit New York City for Thanksgiving and see the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! We were there early to get a good spot. It was cold. We were packed like sardines. And it was totally worth it. The original was so wonky that the building behind him looked like itContinue reading “Macy’s Parade – Snoopy”

Fall in Central Park

Even New York City experiences the changing of the leaves. (These benches are one of my favorite parts of Central Park). I brightened up the original just a little and added some warmth to it. I increased the contrast but decreased the clarity just a bit. Lowered the highlights and lightened the shadows. I usedContinue reading “Fall in Central Park”

Ellis Island Chandelier

“Give me your tired, your poor Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free The wretched refuse of your teeming shore Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” – Emma Lazarus “The New Colossus” This chandelier hangs in the registry hall at Ellis Island. I could stare atContinue reading “Ellis Island Chandelier”