Monochrome

Little Italy

Emilio, Photography
Little Italy

Image by Raffaello Pasquale, Post processing by Emilio Pasquale

Late afternoon in the neighborhood known as Little Italy. “Authentic” Italian restaurants line either side of the street. My father lunched at one that stated on the menu it was John Gotti’s favorite restaurant.

High praise, indeed!

“Don’t carry a gun. It’s nice to have them close by, but don’t carry them. You might get arrested.”

~John Gotti~

No Snow

Emilio, Photography

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Remember in November when we went up to Zion 4 times in 4 weeks looking for fall colors? A 4 hour round trip each weekend just to find out autumn had been canceled up there? Well, seems like winter has been cancelled, too. We went up there January 2 for snow. You guessed it. No snow. But I couldn’t complain about the sky. What great clouds. And, when I saw the symmetry of the curved tree limb mimicking the curve of the mountain top, I was in heaven. Of course, my wife thought I was nuts. She didn’t see it until I processed the shot at home. Now, she loves the shot.

Though she still thinks I’m nuts!

A Terrific Stove

Emilio

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A photographer went to a socialite party in New York. As he entered the front door, the host said “I love your pictures – they’re wonderful. You must have a fantastic camera.” He said nothing until dinner was finished, then: “That was a wonderful dinner; you must have a terrific stove!”

~Sam Haskins~

The Best Of Monochromia – Joerg Thamer – The Shepards Pipe

Black And White Photography, Joerg, Photography

When I first asked Joerg to be one of our Main Contributors I just thought he was a great photographer. I had no idea he was also a talented artist/graphic artist/illustator. If you don’t believe me check out Emilio’s profile image Here which was whipped up by Joerg in just a couple of minutes. Joerg’s life has gotten more hectic so he has since requested to be a guest contributor but any way you look at it he is one talented individual. Keep drawing those incredible cartoons my friend – Joe

The Shepards Pipe

The Shepards Pipe