11/3 - SHEDDING SUMMERS SKIN

11/3 - SHEDDING SUMMERS SKIN, originally uploaded by Mike Manusama.

Another shot I got at the world famous Central Park in New York City from one of the bridges.

Summer, I hate to see you go, but I love watching you leave.


...turns out that some of New York CIty's brightest colors don't only exist in Times Square and can be found during the day as well.

11/3 - CITY LOVE

11/3 - CITY LOVE, originally uploaded by Mike Manusama.

Failed attempt at a photography course in Central Park left me alone in the middle of Manhattan surrounded by the fast paced city. In kind of a bad mood, I wandered, and wandered....until I lost myself. It was by far the one of the greatest experiences I have ever done....alone. I shot most of Central Park and its foliage, in its beauty, however, i enjoyed this picture the most. As the sun set on the water in Central Park a couple sat and enjoyed all the view had to offer.....little did they know I was doing the same. I love the way it came out.


I have taken a shot like this before, but it was not as close to as good as this one. Consider it an upgrade ;) . Anyways, I am a sucker for watching couples doing nothing more than enjoying some alone time together. Promise ill be back with more shots more regularly!

Pressing "L" gives the picture a little more justice!

DUALISM

DUALISM, originally uploaded by Mike Manusama.

Our Daily Challenge : Dualism


Looking for inspiration over a cup of coffee....you know, the drink that's made from 2 different liquids?....but what do I know? haha

Test shot because I was bored. Will try and get another crack at it later on.

ABANDONED

ABANDONED, originally uploaded by Mike Manusama.

Our Daily Challenge: Abandoned

My 50mm came in the mail today and I decided to use the wilting flower in the front of my house as a subject for today's "abandoned" topic.

Beautiful colors, bunched together made this flower pot in the middle of July. The other flowers have since died leaving this one left. I threw in lyrics from Kings of Leon's "Cold Desert".

The song is one of their deepest, if not THE deepest song when it comes to the feeling of being alone that I have ever heard from them.

Either way, great song, great topic. Good night!

PUMPKIN PATCH

PUMPKIN PATCH, originally uploaded by Mike Manusama.

Pumpkin picking with friends and family on a beautiful Sunday in Long Island. I found my nephew and God Daughter in a pumpkin patch. If there is one thing I learned about shooting children it is that they don't have an attention span long enough to have an urge to be photographed! As you can see, my God Daughter lost any interest she had long before this shot was taken! hah!

28/30 - SIN

28/30 - SIN, originally uploaded by Mike Manusama.

Our Daily Topic: Something Sinful


Couldnt find much inspiration for the topic, and at the last minute came up with this idea....obviously lots of processing done, but i am pretty happy with the way it came out!

Sidenote: Eminem - Cinderella Man came on, while thinking of a bad ass line for my Sin City character to say, what a coincidence i can relate it back to SIN!

26(2)/ D'FEET ALS

26(2)/ D'FEET ALS, originally uploaded by Mike Manusama.

Sunday, the 25th chimed in as my 5th ALS walk to help defeat the disease. Unfortunately, my Uncle fell victim to the disease and the object of the walk (as any other walk for a cause) is to not only raise awareness of the disease, but also work to find better ways of preventing and possible curing the disease. Pictured above is Senator Chuck Schumer cutting the red tape for the race as well as a pre-race candid. Chuck Schumer has been fighting hard to raise the awareness of the disease and expressed a lot of concern, as well as shaking the hands of every walker that attended.