tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35080492751586770382024-03-14T12:23:40.192-04:00my mind's eyeI have created this blog as a channel for sharing my adventure with photography. I try to capture the things we see everyday, in a not so everyday way.
My hope is that in sharing with you, you will get some enjoyment from my images, and that you will share your thoughts on what you see.
I am on a trek to hone my skills with my DSLR, while feeding my creative appetite through this wonderful medium.
Not sure where this experiment will go ... let's find out.Robert Helalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693958576006490414noreply@blogger.comBlogger248125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508049275158677038.post-5794070636984874172014-08-08T22:02:00.001-04:002014-08-08T22:39:05.228-04:00Tagged<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One more shot of street tags. I enjoy capturing these "urban swatches" without providing additional context. The narrow boundaries of the image convey much about the environment in which they are found. What caught my attention in this subject was the composition of its elements, the geometrics, along with the sharp contrasting colour and lighting.<br />
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Robert Helalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693958576006490414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508049275158677038.post-14490644524044606382014-08-07T22:57:00.000-04:002014-08-08T22:38:45.116-04:00Street Tops<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Visiting SoHo offers great people watching, a wonderful vibe, and great architecture. The building tops and whitewashed facades present a street that cannot be confused with anywhere else. Love it.</div>
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Robert Helalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693958576006490414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508049275158677038.post-19630521469471348362014-08-07T11:23:00.000-04:002014-08-08T22:38:50.355-04:00The Meat Packing District<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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New York's Meat Packing District is a visual delight. The rich character of brick, steel and concrete, heightened by the soundtrack of the city sounds is food for the imagination. </div>
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Robert Helalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693958576006490414noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508049275158677038.post-54735754623117171112014-08-05T23:03:00.003-04:002014-08-08T22:38:55.928-04:00Message in a Bottle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Walking the Manhattan High Line, we came across what appeared to be drink a stand at first glance. Upon closer inspection, what we had before us was an art installation, with bottled messages to the passersby. Warnings of overconsumption, perpetual connection and hyper self-obsession. A poignant piece, with a mesmerizing visual combination of lines, light and colour. </div>
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Robert Helalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693958576006490414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508049275158677038.post-44128640441380694742012-09-10T20:37:00.001-04:002014-08-08T22:34:17.558-04:00The Light<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The ceremony ended on this hot summer day. The bride was beautiful, and the ceremony went off with out hitch. It was now time to celebrate. The anxious guests made their way for the group photo on the front steps of the cathedral, the prelude to an evening of dance, drink and family.</div>
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Robert Helalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693958576006490414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508049275158677038.post-89832864907203157842012-09-09T18:56:00.000-04:002012-09-09T18:58:56.248-04:00The Loading Dock<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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During an evening walkabout, we passed this after hours loading dock during sunset. The strip of golden light filling the area, accentuated the interesting combination of geometrics, lines, textures and colours. I find these everyday street scenes interesting to the eye ... worth a snap.</div>
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Robert Helalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693958576006490414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508049275158677038.post-29812416505503182332012-08-19T21:47:00.001-04:002012-08-19T21:48:01.187-04:0042nd Street<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of the things we love about NYC is its complexities. So many neighbourhoods and streets with their own well developed personalities and flavor. 42nd street is one of those streets - all the stereotypical lights and hustle you expect from the City, with a little extra edge to add to the experience. That dynamic feeling is one I have tried to capture in this night shot from one of outings.</div>
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New York City, New York 08.2012</div>
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Robert Helalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693958576006490414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508049275158677038.post-71997968255553102882012-08-19T11:22:00.001-04:002012-08-19T15:30:18.471-04:00Spot by the Window<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A great part of the week is the standing breakfast board meeting with friends. Each Saturday we get together to catch up at a local diner that is a throw back to old school comfort food and colorful clientele. Gathered at the table by the window, opinions are shared on topics spanning the spectrum, peppered with a few laughs - a simple pleasure that is hard to beat.</div>
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After a long morning of exploration, we were ready to recharge. A look across the street finds our pit stop, and presents a typical slice of the New York landscape. Capturing the blend of concrete and steel, hustling crowds and yellow cabs still captures my imagination, and this brief pause was enough to add one more to the archives.</div>
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When in Manhattan, the Apple stores are a regular destination for us. The vibrancy at each location, coupled with the great store design (and exceptional air conditioning) make for a welcome August in Manhattan oasis. This view is from the top floor of the Meat Packing district location, overlooking the neighborhood, as we plan the next step on our walkabout. </div>
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Waiting for our train to arrive at the 34th street station, I was interested by the view that the platform on the other side of the tracks offered. An interesting collection of activity, on a stage framed by the track opening, bringing together workers, musicians, students, and travellers patiently looking for the next car to take them to their destination. </div>
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Robert Helalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693958576006490414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508049275158677038.post-7691041727303167222012-08-14T20:50:00.000-04:002012-08-14T20:50:53.751-04:00The Soloist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A hot busy day in the city. Massive crowds move through tight spaces, trying to reach their destinations. In the midst of it all, the soloist fills the air with serenity. Enchanting tones, beautifully resonating in the concrete underground. Lost in his own music, he offers his gift for brief instances to the traveller to do with it what they may.<br />
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Robert Helalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693958576006490414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508049275158677038.post-31123016291669164452012-04-15T23:09:00.001-04:002014-08-07T11:52:32.964-04:00The Execution<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Walking The Strip after a long day, I was stopped in my tracks by a conversation. It wasn't loud. It wasn't aggressive. It was the substance. An unbelievable public humiliation of one man by his partner, in as calm, cold, and eerily masterful an execution as could be imagined. As she listed what seemed to be an endless collection of reasons why he was inadequate, you could hear the odd mild mannered replies "I don't think I am that bad...", "that's not completely fair". While it was clear that these two people were in a relationship, the absolute absence of respect, decency or judgement left me perplexed. What added to my confusion was that all signs pointed to this being a vacation getaway for the happy couple. </div>
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Robert Helalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693958576006490414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508049275158677038.post-47767646200510450782012-03-27T22:46:00.003-04:002012-03-28T20:44:14.657-04:00Sunrise<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIHvZCo-YJCqJqljS5nfZk_2KJsRWKZQbdgFzgcTH7M0WTmNtjyfBbL6_qJfTzdLtQTxAXRtIzwLah_ohEdzw_kEOMwdEe64HIX5gt5xiwclusWZcHENFTRcK9dKYrOHbxHDsV_QsjivU/s1600/Intecoastal+Sunrise.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIHvZCo-YJCqJqljS5nfZk_2KJsRWKZQbdgFzgcTH7M0WTmNtjyfBbL6_qJfTzdLtQTxAXRtIzwLah_ohEdzw_kEOMwdEe64HIX5gt5xiwclusWZcHENFTRcK9dKYrOHbxHDsV_QsjivU/s400/Intecoastal+Sunrise.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
The morning sunrise along the Intercoastal Waterways is a wonderful thing. A warm breeze, the rising light on terra cotta rooftops, in the distance an ocean view, and the singular sound of the wind on water. An early rise to these calming surroundings, before a long work day. How can you go wrong? </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ShotSpecs:</span> </span><span style="color: black;">Canon EOS 7D</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">|</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">focal </span></span><span style="color: black;">64mm</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> |</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ISO</span> 100</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">|</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">shutter</span> 1/160sec</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> | <span style="color: #3d85c6;">f </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">7.1</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Robert Helalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693958576006490414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508049275158677038.post-63803043889044273182012-03-25T20:13:00.000-04:002012-03-25T20:13:04.119-04:00Post Race<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhinbBSxItsIvAZeTaqanEm-oglmrKny1_Z3CfvlPxPlnlf0hLaBp6EneRu-zXsKmggbHL8E0ueSt4VtRBNsryIGI4ca-FjOnFiFRgkO-zlUJD98_coemtKbKRKAUS6NN9YffnoZvo-ogk/s1600/Winner's+Circle+058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhinbBSxItsIvAZeTaqanEm-oglmrKny1_Z3CfvlPxPlnlf0hLaBp6EneRu-zXsKmggbHL8E0ueSt4VtRBNsryIGI4ca-FjOnFiFRgkO-zlUJD98_coemtKbKRKAUS6NN9YffnoZvo-ogk/s400/Winner's+Circle+058.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">After a hard fought win, No.9 gets his rub down and drink of water before being escorted to the winner's circle. I don't pretend to be an expert of the racing culture, but on the rare occasions I get to to the track, the handlers consistently appear to love these beautiful animals they care for. Gentle in the treatment, warm in the touch - the animals reciprocating.</div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Hallandale Beach, Florida 03.2012</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ShotSpecs:</span> </span><span style="color: black;">Canon EOS 7D</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">|</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">focal </span></span><span style="color: black;">85mm</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> |</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ISO</span> 100</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">|</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">shutter</span> 1/320sec</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> | <span style="color: #3d85c6;">f </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">8</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Robert Helalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693958576006490414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508049275158677038.post-15732261991633807192012-03-24T19:23:00.000-04:002012-03-24T19:23:32.887-04:00Down the Stretch<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsKI_7H5B2zbmbh6NQ0fQsAPF_pPCG6rkupoKeSEcUoB3wdydPqUX0SrSpCLtsR7DAzCPradu8fAr3BVKiadcdnG6vG5DoQOJHlbrxILQpRpGFSM5l-kbmEttPbe9NGiEvxjn86Z-oXgE/s1600/IMG_7752.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="115" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsKI_7H5B2zbmbh6NQ0fQsAPF_pPCG6rkupoKeSEcUoB3wdydPqUX0SrSpCLtsR7DAzCPradu8fAr3BVKiadcdnG6vG5DoQOJHlbrxILQpRpGFSM5l-kbmEttPbe9NGiEvxjn86Z-oXgE/s400/IMG_7752.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">St. Patrick's Day at the Gulfstream was a colourful day. A beautiful afternoon, a festive crowd, and an abundance of green sequin hats and shamrocks. The perfect blend of race day ambiance and the sound of each pack charging to the finish line made for a good time with my peeps.</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Hallandale Beach, Florida 03.2012</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ShotSpecs:</span> </span><span style="color: black;">Canon EOS 7D</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">|</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">focal </span></span><span style="color: black;">85mm</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> |</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ISO</span> 100</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">|</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">shutter</span> 1/400sec</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> | <span style="color: #3d85c6;">f</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">9</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Robert Helalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693958576006490414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508049275158677038.post-15536943669038729682012-03-23T22:11:00.000-04:002012-03-23T22:11:09.485-04:00The Archway<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOt5DC4HsmNBCn83_zBhPNV_HiOboB0mROt9-b8zo5tZBsUv8XGwp489ntMDo36aZFdB8VCXZqfZAlp39bQQmukCq6h9D4QzOU14rhowd8ZozK9TQP3E0Twbk6G_E0otz1M7luZ9H5cxY/s1600/Archway+060.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOt5DC4HsmNBCn83_zBhPNV_HiOboB0mROt9-b8zo5tZBsUv8XGwp489ntMDo36aZFdB8VCXZqfZAlp39bQQmukCq6h9D4QzOU14rhowd8ZozK9TQP3E0Twbk6G_E0otz1M7luZ9H5cxY/s400/Archway+060.jpg" width="285" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Being honest, sometimes it's a struggle to find the inspiration to shoot something as often as I would like. That's when I thank heaven for geometrics. Lines, shapes, colours and contrasts are in and of themselves a great subject, and and can be thought provoking (for some I guess). This archway was part of a walkabout - the height, space and symmetry with the delicious purple lighting helped me get into a groove on this night.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Hallandale Beach, Florida 03.2012</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ShotSpecs:</span> </span><span style="color: black;">Canon EOS 7D</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">|</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">focal </span></span><span style="color: black;">50mm</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> |</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ISO</span> 1250</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> |</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">shutter</span> 1/13sec</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> | <span style="color: #3d85c6;">f</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">13</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Robert Helalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693958576006490414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508049275158677038.post-26735125715110509812012-03-22T22:37:00.000-04:002012-03-22T22:37:02.359-04:00The Handicapper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWYzJ3XE8RxxASOaU1VcI86-ij5GZ8qBhF0vf5ilZ6sribuJGxSV6m-X9k_47F7Pk18aXMBLa7DvvGVlSDzMwSiyv0K-Rm6bLS36Smx-MAZ2fXUeYbGSW4eAxkzUn_ERrXI7l0QXNS9r0/s1600/The+Handicapper+057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWYzJ3XE8RxxASOaU1VcI86-ij5GZ8qBhF0vf5ilZ6sribuJGxSV6m-X9k_47F7Pk18aXMBLa7DvvGVlSDzMwSiyv0K-Rm6bLS36Smx-MAZ2fXUeYbGSW4eAxkzUn_ERrXI7l0QXNS9r0/s400/The+Handicapper+057.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">As I was setting up for a shot of the staircase, this interesting gentleman makes his way down. After a brief exchange, I asked if I could take his photo. He asked me if it was "because of the win". Had no idea what he was talking about, until I looked him up when sending the street pic. Turned out this guy is a world class race handicapper, that had won a $500,000 grand prize from a starting pool of 100,000 entrants. You never know who you are going to meet.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Hallandale Beach, Florida 03.2012</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ShotSpecs:</span> </span><span style="color: black;">Canon EOS 7D</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">|</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">focal </span></span><span style="color: black;">22mm</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> |</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ISO</span> 800</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> |</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">shutter</span> 1/30sec</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> | <span style="color: #3d85c6;">f</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">4</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Robert Helalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693958576006490414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508049275158677038.post-1883898243320383012012-03-21T18:38:00.002-04:002012-03-21T22:47:03.774-04:00At The Wire<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFl_GBoyGUV95haG_ln9pLPHfQGZJeGOJv8yQ_aN4CfIQTsJwCMu_9F8wKV1SVZfnfkEqgCW-sFWhxT5wTrZdnFBT9BWpg_gpEYeATN-Qj-Yt4RTuYDONGtg8qFLRVXL_GynZfp6ssfsE/s1600/IMG_7908.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFl_GBoyGUV95haG_ln9pLPHfQGZJeGOJv8yQ_aN4CfIQTsJwCMu_9F8wKV1SVZfnfkEqgCW-sFWhxT5wTrZdnFBT9BWpg_gpEYeATN-Qj-Yt4RTuYDONGtg8qFLRVXL_GynZfp6ssfsE/s400/IMG_7908.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">These pups can move. The evening races at Mardi Gras Casino went through their ritual ceremony for each run. The presenting of the greyhounds (tails wagging), lining up for the race, the buzz of the speeding bunny...and they are off. A very exciting, high energy event, executed wonderfully by these canine athletes.<br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Hallandale Beach, Florida 03.2012</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ShotSpecs:</span> </span><span style="color: black;">Canon EOS 7D</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">|</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">focal </span></span><span style="color: black;">30mm</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> |</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ISO</span> 5000</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> |</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">shutter</span> 1/80sec</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> | <span style="color: #3d85c6;">f</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">10</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Robert Helalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693958576006490414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508049275158677038.post-77824160565945997272012-03-20T22:16:00.000-04:002012-03-20T22:16:38.685-04:00The Court<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUr6yyTxYoTyCUF8pp5Fse93Bo4qOnx6q5coS1jYUOVhyphenhyphenHTVhzxPVZ2Yt_fk9uH9m4mmnfZJW_q1mL9v8s-P_knkEIzPLlrLwnELrVGpWI1O0Lxyk4zoBuTYJ8-baYb23bQWZJUojFoV0/s1600/The+Court+057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUr6yyTxYoTyCUF8pp5Fse93Bo4qOnx6q5coS1jYUOVhyphenhyphenHTVhzxPVZ2Yt_fk9uH9m4mmnfZJW_q1mL9v8s-P_knkEIzPLlrLwnELrVGpWI1O0Lxyk4zoBuTYJ8-baYb23bQWZJUojFoV0/s400/The+Court+057.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">This was delightful sight. During race day, the stands that line the court are filled with race goers, watching the walk of the competitors. At night, the area is filled with the evening crowd, soothed by the pastel coloured lights and the sounds of water in the show piece fountain. A pleasant surprise indeed.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Hallandale Beach, Florida 03.2012</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ShotSpecs:</span> </span><span style="color: black;">Canon EOS 7D</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">|</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">focal </span></span><span style="color: black;">17mm</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> |</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ISO</span> 1250</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> |</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">shutter</span> 1/30sec</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> | <span style="color: #3d85c6;">f </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">4</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Robert Helalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693958576006490414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508049275158677038.post-17325872652575323292012-03-19T19:12:00.003-04:002012-03-20T22:08:03.353-04:00The Water Tower<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjumf60DHhgzC4lahGn7543uO0qYQ9rsPaiAPoa8HFUXQptN8jfRm0ETNx7LNjdsanZFlbu-t8IY5zg6ctGmXC-1oVE3gUgHZSFaGiKl1f61OvER2fCpznuPU_NtDMZ9ItEbafHXMTfVjY/s1600/WaterTower+056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjumf60DHhgzC4lahGn7543uO0qYQ9rsPaiAPoa8HFUXQptN8jfRm0ETNx7LNjdsanZFlbu-t8IY5zg6ctGmXC-1oVE3gUgHZSFaGiKl1f61OvER2fCpznuPU_NtDMZ9ItEbafHXMTfVjY/s400/WaterTower+056.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">A Sunday evening walkabout, a warm breeze blowing, and the peaceful feeling from the setting sun. In the distance, the familiar silhouette of palms and the Floridian water towers made for a nice momento from a too short visit.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Hallandale Beach, Florida 03.2012</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ShotSpecs:</span> </span><span style="color: black;">Canon EOS 7D</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">|</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">focal </span></span><span style="color: black;">68mm</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> |</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ISO</span> 100</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> |</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">shutter</span> 1/100sec</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> | <span style="color: #3d85c6;">f </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">22</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Robert Helalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693958576006490414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508049275158677038.post-25288622777638959002012-03-18T07:58:00.002-04:002012-03-19T19:06:03.932-04:00What Are The Odds?<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYxRdRuokXA_0KGdZ6YUjO5L04iZg_d_38wf3urwLLcfKENSWJRPvGcy3WxzFGYi4S0d13frBPDqa6Vj_MOIgR2RZp21uYsnHjUO_HbZ4TxhO4VIYtTevUJOwZ4Fk91otUUGXHOIKuj9M/s1600/The+Odds+054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYxRdRuokXA_0KGdZ6YUjO5L04iZg_d_38wf3urwLLcfKENSWJRPvGcy3WxzFGYi4S0d13frBPDqa6Vj_MOIgR2RZp21uYsnHjUO_HbZ4TxhO4VIYtTevUJOwZ4Fk91otUUGXHOIKuj9M/s400/The+Odds+054.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
I find the horse track to be a very interesting place. It never fails in providing the broadest of colorful economic cross sections of society, blended with an interesting foundation of characters from the racing culture. All looking to test Lady Luck.<br />
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Hallandale Beach, Florida 03.2012</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ShotSpecs:</span> </span><span style="color: black;">Canon EOS 7D</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">|</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">focal </span></span><span style="color: black;">17mm</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> |</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ISO</span> 320</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> |</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">shutter</span> 1/25sec</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> | <span style="color: #3d85c6;">f </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">4</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div>Robert Helalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693958576006490414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508049275158677038.post-15322491282581026792012-02-26T13:51:00.002-05:002012-02-26T18:29:29.798-05:00Fire Worship<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9WqPbofQ-8d28Yv-quyhxKPHK57o7Y0hNnXZfXsIQ9h_G0i7YsSNgmPM7Eh4GcifhydpEWqv6D_XuIhM0quugSNPPalqyb_CfwVnVTg9uGyd-egxp_q53im0b-6FC1_VnrtQST3JX7SY/s1600/Fireside01+054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9WqPbofQ-8d28Yv-quyhxKPHK57o7Y0hNnXZfXsIQ9h_G0i7YsSNgmPM7Eh4GcifhydpEWqv6D_XuIhM0quugSNPPalqyb_CfwVnVTg9uGyd-egxp_q53im0b-6FC1_VnrtQST3JX7SY/s400/Fireside01+054.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">All along Place des Festival on this winter's night, the crowds mingled, enjoying the sites. Food and drink to be enjoyed, activities abound, and fun to be had by the crowd. When a break was needed, groups huddled around fire pits, warming hands or roasting marshmallows and sausages. After collecting enough warmth, the fire worshipers rotate, as the recharged disappear back into the flow.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Montreal, Canada 02.2012</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ShotSpecs:</span> </span><span style="color: black;">Canon EOS 7D</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">|</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">focal </span></span><span style="color: black;">17mm</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> |</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ISO</span> 800</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> |</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">shutter</span> 1/30sec</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> | <span style="color: #3d85c6;">f </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">4</span></span></div></div></div></div></div>Robert Helalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693958576006490414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508049275158677038.post-44873602258883476182012-02-25T17:17:00.003-05:002012-02-25T17:23:43.548-05:00St. James the Apostle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXEbiXN010DDESxK6Kax6incr4OYGgGlKLU3RUP25f_Rk4rWvyJigyM3rCNck5SDJl2kls9mGI_RJbm9FGKI4QpvzajAhlNKHtYKWkW1tlv-Pajt4X_V32dZXU5joHEbMSZiNXpYmk_wk/s1600/Church01+054+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXEbiXN010DDESxK6Kax6incr4OYGgGlKLU3RUP25f_Rk4rWvyJigyM3rCNck5SDJl2kls9mGI_RJbm9FGKI4QpvzajAhlNKHtYKWkW1tlv-Pajt4X_V32dZXU5joHEbMSZiNXpYmk_wk/s400/Church01+054+(2).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">The steps at St. James the Apostle, a church on St. Catherine Street in Montreal, has long been a perch for people from all walks. A vivid memory for me was walking past the steps many, many years ago - noticing two guys side by side with their bottles in bags. The older one had clearly been on the street for a while, while the younger one, around my age, was new to it all - still looking healthy, and well kept. I still remember being struck by the thought of "what brought this young guy to this sad turning point"? - the start of many hard days ahead.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Montreal, Canada 02.2012</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ShotSpecs:</span> </span><span style="color: black;">Canon EOS 7D</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">|</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">focal </span></span><span style="color: black;">18mm</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> |</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ISO</span> 250</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> |</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">shutter</span> 1/30sec</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> | <span style="color: #3d85c6;">f </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">4.5</span></span></div></div></div></div>Robert Helalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693958576006490414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508049275158677038.post-36203094834924810892012-02-23T20:07:00.001-05:002012-02-23T20:08:07.410-05:00The Taco Truck<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI2P1ANEPrqtOQwvHeaiDmf5b33ZVnoJhE9s4exfdxk05z4nvR1imfDrFXqWLWKaQLlTfWxZ-ZEDJAz1dz8uFYUFE5FzhQzOMX6kl8PsDO1nO7znTnNZHl6TX6cRllxzzYKAc8KTTlOB4/s1600/Grumman02+054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI2P1ANEPrqtOQwvHeaiDmf5b33ZVnoJhE9s4exfdxk05z4nvR1imfDrFXqWLWKaQLlTfWxZ-ZEDJAz1dz8uFYUFE5FzhQzOMX6kl8PsDO1nO7znTnNZHl6TX6cRllxzzYKAc8KTTlOB4/s400/Grumman02+054.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Business was booming outside Grumman '78 - taco truck extraordinaire. Highlighted as one of Montreal's little treasures, these entrepreneurs found a way to get around the City's food truck bylaws, by building their clientele around special events. Arriba!!</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://grumman78.com/?lang=en">http://grumman78.com/?lang=en</a></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Montreal, Canada 02.2012</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ShotSpecs:</span> </span><span style="color: black;">Canon EOS 7D</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">|</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">focal </span></span><span style="color: black;">26mm</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> |</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ISO</span> 3200</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> |</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">shutter</span> 1/30sec</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> | <span style="color: #3d85c6;">f </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">5.0</span></span></div></div></div>Robert Helalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693958576006490414noreply@blogger.com0