Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Mirrored Trojan Horse


Mirrored Trojan Horse, originally uploaded by veesvision.
Via Flickr:
Did anyone else see the mirrored Trojan Horse in Sunset Park Brooklyn? Well I go the scoop: the Circus Brothers or Circo Hermanos are hosting ttvazquez, a circus in queens nyc in front of Citi Field.

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Backview Solarized


Backview Solarized, originally uploaded by veesvision.
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Solarized photo. For months and I'd venture to say a little over a year, I have been trying this technique finally came up with this mash-up.
Edited using only Adobe Lightroom. Yes, only Lightroom. I am proud that I only used Lightroom because the program has it’s limitations unlike Photoshop where the possibilities are virtually endless. Don’t get me wrong I love Photoshop but there is a little pressure to perform, you know? Lightrooms sliders make results a bit more random and forces me to really conciser the few tools available.

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Where I buy Puerto Rican Ingredients

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Fresh fruits grocery on 5th ave between 49-50th streets. This is where all of the Puerto Rican sofito and pasteles ingredients are. I will be posting about pasteles very soon.

Why am I going to post about such a secret dish you ask? Well, I have come to realize that the world is changing. I had never learned how to make this traditional Puerto Rican dish and it pains me to know that my friends, cousins, aunts, uncles and moms never learned either. It is an art and it really is a group project. This past weekend I hosted the inaugural Pastele Making Party. It was a smash success. The best part, we were not all Puerto Rican. In fact, I dare say Puerto Ricans were the minority, which is why I will be posting about the pastele making. If we all begin to look for these ingredients, they will always be available.


Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Election Day IS TODAY


Election Day IS TODAY, originally uploaded by veesvision.
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No one waiting to vote at this Sunset Park Brooklyn branch (PS169). There is almost never a line; weird because this school has a ridiculous over crowding issue. "Overcrowding has pushed some classes into the halls." - quote from InsideSchools.org
#thingsthatmakeyougohmmm

Get out and vote folks! The time is now.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Christmas decorations on fifth ave

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The Sunset Park BID Christmas decorations on fifth ave went up yesterday. I was surprised because its not even Halloween yet- But hey, don’t we all wish it was Christmas all year around? Nothing wrong with a little holiday spirit.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

"Freedom Fridays" with UPROSE


UPROSE information, originally uploaded by veesvision.
Did you know there is an open mic nite for teens? Well there is! The latest information is better served in the weekly newsletter. Call 718-492-9307 to get more information or click the link below:

http://uprose.org/?page_id=474

Cuchifritos on Fifth ave. Brooklyn

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Tires and Such


Tires and Such, originally uploaded by veesvision.
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#sspk #photowalk this morning was great! I was able to visit a friend who was on the way and while walking to their place, I saw this guy- who caught me by complete surprise because all I saw at first, were a bunch of tires piled up.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Bike Riding to School


Bike Riding to School, originally uploaded by veesvision.
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#sspk #photowalk reminder Thursday (tomorrow) 10am. Email me directly to find out where the next meeting point will be.

A little background on this shot: I see this family a few times a week. They ride their #bikes to school. A couple of years ago, it was dad with son. This year little sister appeared and I loved that. Today I finally asked if I could take a photo- too bad the picture with them all smiling didn’t come out too well. I liked this one better.

Monday, October 15, 2012

Sunset Park Sunset


Sunset Park Sunset, originally uploaded by veesvision.
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Shot at 6pm at night from the hill in Sunset Park, Brooklyn's park.

Friday, October 12, 2012

Apple Classic Computer


Apple Classic Computer, originally uploaded by veesvision.
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I found this box on the street. I'm still not sure if it was a revival/ throw back series or a really old box.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Photowalk Reminder:


Photowalk Reminder:, originally uploaded by veesvision.
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#Sspk #Photowalk reminder: Thursday's 10am email me directly to find out the meeting point. It will be interesting now that Halloween is around the corner...

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Morning with the Sunset Park the Fan Dancers

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One morning I was chatting with the lovely Sunset Park fan dancer ladies. Well I did the best I could anyway, as I not speak Chinese.

Monday, October 8, 2012

Sunset Park Brooklyn Greenway


Sunset Park Brooklyn Greenway, originally uploaded by veesvision.
Via Flickr:
www.greenway.org/index.shtml
www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/bikeways

I don't know if these two projects are connected. I can only imagine they are but I couldn't find any solid facts saying so. On one of my bike/photo walks, I came across a few of these signs and thought they might be. Anyway, I also thought this was a strange location (62nd street between 6th and 7th ave) where there are a few "sweat shops" (I call them manufacturing warehouses) and recycling centers. The road is industrial and seems a bit dangerous as there are no pedestrians really and more tucks. Not my idea of green or a bike trail but still fascinating! In a time where so many Americans are screaming for manufacturing jobs to come back to the U.S.A. I found 3 manufacturing warehouses on this block.

Here are the other posts about them:
Not a sweatshop 1
Not a sweatshop 2

Not a Sweatshop 1


Not a Sweatshop, originally uploaded by veesvision.
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First sspk photowalk of the season. Here is what I saw.

Not a Sweatshop 2


Not a Sweatshop, originally uploaded by veesvision.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Gia Lam vietnamese restaurant altar

Via Flickr:
Gia Lam has a couple of locations on 8th ave here in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. This photo was taken at the 56th street location.

What did I eat? The Lemongrass and Squid rice dish of course. It is my favorite. 

Friday, October 5, 2012

Hasidic Woman Praying


Hasidic Woman Praying, originally uploaded by veesvision.
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Sunset Park photo walk. First stop the park .

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Shout out: Sunset Perk


Sunset Perk, originally uploaded by veesvision.
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I was having coffee minding my own business when I knocked over my own coffee. THE whole dang cup - didn't even get a taste of the pumpkin spice flavor that I was so excited about. Luckily one employee saw what happened and comped me the next cup (which was delicious)! So unexpected, I still paid for the first in the tip jar ;) thanks y'all!

Lion and tiger


Lion and tiger, originally uploaded by veesvision.
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At the annual BID 5th ave event.

Morning prayer in a buddhist temple

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Love that I was able to capture some of the smoke from the incense.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Sunset Park's soccer field


Sunset Park's soccer field, originally uploaded by veesvision.
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Sunset Park's park has a new soccer field. Only open for about 2 months and always has a game on. From 8am to about 10pm, neighbors are on the field. #Latino #sports #soccer #sunsetpark #brooklyn #community #teambuilding

Exercising in the park


Exercising in the park, originally uploaded by veesvision.
Via Flickr:
You can't tell me you don't want to see this for yourself. Ok we'll maybe you can. Every Thursday until the winter I will be "Insta-walking" or photographing while walking. If you'd like to join me, shoot me an email offline for the meeting location.

Friday, August 10, 2012

What you see in Sunset Park: Mural, 58th St.


Mural, 58th St., originally uploaded by NYCNorma.
Great find by NYCNorma on Flickr! Unfortunately, it was marked up with the "Wu" or Wu Tang Clan symbol. Why would y'all do that?

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

What you see in Sunset Park: Sunset Perk 39th and 5th


sunset perk 39th and 5th, originally uploaded by sam_sanders.
I just love this place! If you are in the area, check it out. It's a coffe shop and they now serve wine. Sunset Perk also has a small movie screening area that would be fabulous for an indie movie showing. We are in New York after all.

Monday, July 23, 2012

What I saw in Sunset Park: Guy With a Cigar


Guy With a Cigar, originally uploaded by veesvision.

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Terrible of me to forget his name... he told me twice and even showed off the contruction work he was doing inside the building which was beautiful! And if you live in Sunset Park... $2000 for 2 bedrooms, granaite bathroom floors and kitchen counter tops, garden level with axis. Right across from the park but already has renters.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

What you see in Sunset Park: Man Meditating


, originally uploaded by JesseJesseJesse.
So perhaps he was just enjoying some time in the shade. There are people that do meditate in the park. Some even bring their own music.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

What I saw in Sunset Park: Man With Erhu


Man With Erhu, originally uploaded by veesvision.
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Every Wednesday I go on a photo walk. This walking day I went to the park in Sunset Park to take pictures of the fan dancers (who were not there). Lucky for me, this gentlemen was nice enough to allow me a photo. He was teaching another man how to play the erhu.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

What you see in Sunset Park: Driving by


fifth avenue, brooklyn, originally uploaded by меr.
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(para ver más detalles, mejor la versión grande, o la versión original)

Por si quedaba alguna duda sobre la cultura predominante.
Si salgo de mi casa hacia el Este, México.
Si salgo hacia el oeste, China (ya pondré fotos).
Si sigo un poco más hacia el oeste, llego a Eastern Europe 1920 (también habrá fotos).

Friday, April 27, 2012

Sunset Park


Sunset Park, originally uploaded by William DesJardins.
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Woman enjoys remote section of industrial building, Sunset Park.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Greenwood Photo Walk


Untitled, originally uploaded by 2kjb.
I have only been to Greenwood cemetery a couple of times so tomorrow, I will be making a special trip to photograph the ABC's of the historic area. Are you interested in joining? Photo walks are every Wednesday at 10 am. Tweet me @veehere to find out when and where the next meeting point will be.

Saturday, April 21, 2012

What you see in Sunset Park: Chess Table and Benches


Sunset Park, Sunset Park, originally uploaded by 2kjb.
"Looking towards downtown Manhattan from Sunset Park, Brooklyn (right about where 43rd St. would cross Sixth Ave.)." says 2kjb

Pretty soon we here in Sunset Park will be seeing and enjoying a very different chess table area. Stay tuned..

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Tin Top and Tin Lights


Tin Top and Tin Lights, originally uploaded by veesvision.
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Shot in the "Chino" part of Sunset Park's Chino-Latino neighborhood .

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

It's My Park Day! Sunset Park

Just wanted to share some information. Back in 2009, a small group of residence came together to do something about the obscene amount of trash that accumulated in the park. They came out every weekend to pick up trash and soon earned notability in the area. Today, residence and community groups from Sunset Park still come together to help keep the park clean of trash.

Learn how to volunteer with some of these groups on It's my Park Day! May 19, 2012 in Sunset Park's park, Brooklyn.


The Sunset Park Garden Club
www.sprigbrooklyn.org/
www.cleansunsetpark.blogspot.com/
www.friendsofsunsetpark.org/

What I saw in Sunset Park 2009: A TRASHY Mess


TRASHY-4004, originally uploaded by veesvision.
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So glad these days are behind us! Look at that mess. This image was shot after a busy day in July back in 2009.

Thanks to all who help keep the park clean and beautiful including:
The Sunset Park Garden Club
www.sprigbrooklyn.org/
www.cleansunsetpark.blogspot.com/
www.friendsofsunsetpark.org/
And of course the Sunset Park Park's department employees!

If we all do a little, we can help " improve the best view in Brooklyn."

Sunday, April 15, 2012

What I saw in Sunset Park: D Train Station Cleaning


D Train Station Cleaning, originally uploaded by veesvision.
Via Flickr:
D Train Station on 39 street and 9 ave.
-> When I went for a bike ride in the area, I noticed this station was being cleaned. This gentlemen was nice enough to share his progress. Just before shooting this, he was showing some before and after cleaning pictures on his phone. It is coming along nicely.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Rooftop garden in Sunset Park?


Say what? Yes! According to the City Farmer News, Sunset Park will soon have the largest one in the WORLD. This is great news- talk about buying local.

Here is the NY Times article