lost and found

having learned at an early age , that life is about that lost , I find myself looking back on the past 12 months and those friends of yesteryears that are with us no more. they will be missed and I will think of them often. Of all the people I have met this past year in my travels and everyday life, a few have been so special ,whether we shared a laugh, a hug and even a tear or two, that they have helped fill the void of those left behind. their kindness will forever be appreciated.


I've found that if one is willing to keep their heart's and mind open we’re able to move on and grow no matter what one encounters from day to day. for 2011, along with the usual 25,000 miles I spend driving around New York and the northeast, I will be visiting at least two places I’ve never been, attending workshops with two artists that I have admired for years, and who knows, maybe even take a photo or two.


Looking forward to the new year with it’s highs and lows and the people and places I meet along the way.


welcoming the light of the new year.

traveling art show

One of the things I really love about my job is the graffiti art that rolls by my office window all day and night. It's like a continual art show. there are usually thousands of rail cars in the yard and sometimes my phone rings all day with friends letting me know where there is something special .


one of these days I'm going to have to put together a collection of all the photos I've taken in the yard .

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being the knucklehead  , I forgot to grab my camera on the way out the door today but did get this with my cellphone.

Chittenango Falls

Of all the thousands of waterfalls in the state of new york this is my favorite and come here when ever I have the time. It's a beautiful place to spend the day with your family and friends. the falls is just a short and STEEP walk from the parking lot , at about 170 ft high.

you will find the bottom of the falls fenced off to keep people from walking in the water and on the rocks. It is home to the , " chittenango ovate amber snail" the only place on the planet that this snail is found. but don't let that keep you from toting your camera. with a wide angle and telephoto you can spend the whole day shooting beautiful photos.

early in the day or later at night there is a good chance you will find yourself alone to enjoy the serenity of this beautiful location .sit back , close your eyes and let your mind free itself of all the world's tensions.

this is a photo at the top area of the falls.