Christmas decorations on fifth ave

Christmas decorations on fifth ave, originally uploaded by veesvision.

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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.

"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

Cuchifritos on Fifth ave. Brooklyn, originally uploaded by veesvision.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

Morning with the Sunset Park the Fan Dancers

Morning with the Sunset Park the Fan Dancers, originally uploaded by veesvision.

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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.

Sunset Park Brooklyn Greenway

Sunset Park Brooklyn Greenway, originally uploaded by veesvision.

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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.

Gia Lam vietnamese restaurant altar

Gia Lam vietnamese restaurant altar, originally uploaded by veesvision.

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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. 

Hasidic Woman Praying

Hasidic Woman Praying, originally uploaded by veesvision.

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Sunset Park photo walk. First stop the park .

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

Morning prayer in a buddhist temple, originally uploaded by veesvision.

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

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.

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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.