Weeklyphoto2005

Weeklyphoto 12.22.2005

2005-12-22T08:21:00.000-08:00

It's been a quick year for me. I know Weeklyphoto wasn't so "weekly" at times, but I hope you all enjoyed the parts of the year you did see. As long as my camera doesn't break, I promise keep them coming in the new year. Thanks for everyone's compliments, words of encouragement, spelling corrections(plenty of those) and the begging for more photos of Megan. Don't forget you can always browse the archives to look back at weeks past.

Peace, Safe Travels and Have a Very Happy Holiday.

Len...

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Weeklyphoto 12.20.2005

2005-12-22T08:18:00.000-08:00

This year's holiday party ended with a kind mixture of beer, bad singning, and timeless memories with friends.

Weeklyphoto 12.19.2005

2005-12-22T08:13:00.000-08:00

You've seen plenty of strike images on the news and in the papers. Here is one I took the first day of the strike. Its from the Brooklyn Bridge entrance in front of City Hall.

Weeklyphoto 12.16.2005 (2)

2005-12-16T06:34:00.000-08:00

My take on the NYC Transit Strike. This photo was taken this morning on my normal commute into work. This "F" train is normally completely packed with people. Standing room only, sometimes you even have to wait for a train or two just to get a spot. But today empty. All trains were running normal. I got a seat the whole ride. Actually everyone got a seat! Each person that walked on the train had a big joy filled smile on their faces. My only explanation? The media scared everyone to stay home or take alternate ways to work. Their 5 minute panic strikin updates on the impending strike started about 10pm last night and are still going on, well past the midnight deadline to strike. So to everyone who stayed home, thank you! It made my ride to work a pleasure.

Weeklyphoto 12.16.2005

2005-12-16T06:28:00.000-08:00

Taken at the 2005 New York City Marathon. Before the Mazor Marathon Party we all went down to Fourth Avenue to watch the wheelchair and lead runners go by. The Williamsburg savings bank building (in the photo) can be seen for miles as the marathoners run up 4th avenue. It caught my eye in the early morning haze. If anyone knows that guy on the left, see if his photo of me turned out.

Weeklyphoto 12.08.2005

2005-12-08T17:16:00.000-08:00

How do you measure success? Obviously I've got it all wrong. This shot comes courtesy of Rosa, the guest photographer this week. She caught me in action during my weekly ruler inspection.

Weeklyphoto 11.30.2005

2005-11-30T18:36:00.000-08:00

This was taken at the Avenue A flee market. After I snap this shot the woman told me I owed her a dollar for taking her picture. I bought Megan a three dollar plastic ring from her instead. I hope she likes it.

Weeklyphoto 11.11.2005

2005-11-11T05:55:00.000-08:00

From our Trip to Napa Valley. Megan celebrates her Marathon finish with the breakfast of champions. Champagne and crackers. I Think she was partial to the Demi Sec if your interested in sending her a gift. This place had a decent tour after our tasting. They also have a small art gallery, mostly showing photography. They have some images of the legends of rock exhibit on their website. Mumm Winery

Weeklyphoto 10.28.2005

2005-11-01T10:28:00.000-08:00

James Turrell's new Skyspace called "Three Gems" at the De Young Museum in San Francisco. The odd lot on the bench is Rashmi and Aaron. You may remember Aaron from his swing photo.

Weeklyphoto 10.13.2005

2005-10-13T16:47:00.000-07:00

Last Friday's drinks were on Gabe. Gabe is my office's Hurricane Katrina "Architect-Refuge" who has relocated temporarily to New York with his family. His story of throwing out his entire library of moldy architecture books would make any architect cry.

Some unrelated photos from our trip to Montauk HERE

Weeklyphoto 09.29.2005

2005-10-05T14:25:00.000-07:00

Taken 20 yards from the finish of the kids race after the Newport Liberty Half Marthon in good old New Jersey. These guys were neck and neck all the way to the end. Who do you think won? To be honest I don't remember, but it was fun to watch them battle it out.

Weeklyphoto 09.23.2005

2005-09-23T11:01:00.000-07:00

The usual lunch time antics. Andy's search for Sir John Soane's Breakfast Room is not turning out as he had planned.

Weeklyphoto 09.16.2005

2005-09-18T14:42:00.000-07:00

Megan and her Canadian twin: Nadine. Taken from the top of Mont-Saint Hilaire just outside of Montreal on a recent visit. The view was well worth the hour long hike to the top.

Weeklyphoto 09.13.2005

2005-09-13T16:14:00.000-07:00

Sometimes carelessness leads to wonderful things. I was drawn to this delicate wrapping job our summer interns did the other day. I don't know if this model got to its destination in one piece but it was a lot fun to photograph.

Weeklyphoto 09.01.2005

2005-09-01T11:34:00.000-07:00

I witnessed my first "Bike Toss" after a recent Xterra Triathlon. This is apparently a legitimate sporting event in Long Island. As fierce as she looks, I'm pretty sure this woman was not the winner. More here.

Weeklyphoto 08.26.2005

2005-08-26T14:49:00.000-07:00

Rosa's Rooftop. Johh was trying hard not to be cool but it just wasn't happening. More here.

Weeklyphoto 8.12.2005

2005-08-12T06:51:00.000-07:00

Form in its purest state really takes your breath away doesnt it? If only his score sheet looked as good as this. Don't forget to cast your Vote for #260 "WeeklyPhoto" HERE.

Weeklyphoto 08.01.2005

2005-08-01T16:59:00.001-07:00

From our trip to Lake Placid. About 10 hours after the start of the Ironman this guy had gone back to the start. The swim course was already taken down but I'm sure he could still see it. More Ironman weekend shots HERE.

Weeklyphoto 07.22.2005

2005-07-22T06:17:00.000-07:00

Adam, Andy, Danny, and Eric make up the four [white] man bowling squad of "Irritable Bowl Syndrome" in Brooklyn. They allowed me to photograph them in action last week. So, expect more images of IBS in the future.

Weeklyphoto 07.14.2005

2005-07-14T17:27:00.000-07:00

Merques and Champage for lunch? This is from the annual Bastille day Petanque tournament on MacDougal Street in Soho. Some of the players (and spectators) were more "French" than others. With the cigarette this guy really had it nailed. Check out more photos from the festivities HERE.

Weeklyphoto 07.01.2005

2005-07-01T06:41:00.000-07:00

Just a typical day in New York, a grown man marching in a parade in his diapers, and a woman in pink hair with a minor wardrobe malfunction. Check out more photos I took at the Coney Island Mermaid Parade HERE

Weeklyphoto 06.23.2005

2005-06-23T11:13:00.000-07:00

This was taken from the roof deck of a friend's new apartment in Williamsburg. It's the dome (under restoration) of the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord on the South East corner of McCarren Park.

Weeklyphoto 06.23.2005

2005-06-23T11:08:00.000-07:00

This was taken from the roof deck of a friend's new apartment in Williamsburg. It's the dome (under restoration ) of the
Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord on the South East corner of McCarren Park.

Weeklyphoto 06.16.2005

2005-06-16T15:16:00.000-07:00

We saw this little guy "people watching" out his window last weekend. We were across the street having brunch at Cubana Cafe on Smith street. I can imagine him as an old man in the same position 60 years from now.

Weeklyphoto 06.09.2005

2005-06-09T15:47:00.000-07:00

This is for all the people who say I take too many embarrassing pictures of them. Megan caught me trying to squeeze my ever expanding body into my wetsuit before the start of last weekend's Pawling Triathlon.
See more photos HERE, including Megan's trip to a Pawling garden center after the race.

Weeklyphoto 06.02.2005

2005-06-03T10:41:00.000-07:00

We came upon many a curious thing on our hike to the top of Bear Mountain this memorial day. See more photos from our day HERE.

Weeklyphoto 05.27.2005

2005-05-27T09:04:00.000-07:00

This is from the end of the outdoor platform at the Queensboro Plaza subway station. Don't worry friends and family I no longer risk being hauled off to Riker's Island for photos like this. The MTA and the New York City Police Department have cancelled there planned Subway Photo Ban. US Constitution - 1, Terrorists - 0.
Read the story here: "NO BAN ON SUBAY PIX.
Also, a story about school girls who used their camera in the subway to help catch a criminal.
SMILE, PERV - YOU'RE BUSTED

Weeklyphoto 05.19.2005

2005-05-20T11:30:00.000-07:00

Last weekend some friends and I rode our bikes out to Montauk, New York. The train ride back consisted mostly of what you see in this picture. After 100 miles on a bike, even the seats on the Long Island Railroad make comfortable sleeping arrangements.

Weeklyphoto 05.13.2005

2005-05-13T12:45:00.000-07:00

Woman attacked by Giant Kaiser Roll! Luckily Liz survived this one and somehow managed to walk back, un-aided, to her store. Believe it or not, the burger under that bun was just as large. Speaking of burgers have you seen the new
B(urger)Blog? It's something! We're not sure what exactly, but check out Adam and I on our meat eating adventures. Click here to learn more. B(urger) Blog

Weeklyphoto 05.04.2005

2005-05-04T17:46:00.000-07:00

I know, I know it's a cupcake, but like to call them muffins. Anyway this is from one of Kerim's recent muffin (cupcake) binges. He aimed to hit every cupcake joint on Hudson Street from 14th street to Houston. I think this was the one that put him over the top. ---Please don't lick your monitor---

Weeklyphoto 04.29.2005

2005-04-29T11:24:00.000-07:00

Fun in parking structures... When we were in Vegas, Megan thought she would audition to be a ring card girl. We haven't heard back yet but, we'll let you know.

Weeklyphoto 04.22.2005

2005-04-22T11:42:00.000-07:00

Nothing says Las Vegas like bubbles and wedding chapels. Here is proof, as I catch my Uncle Les in the act at Cindy and Dave's wedding...I mean event... this past Friday. The weather was perfect all weekend and the company of friends and family was even better.

WeeklyPhoto 04.13.2005

2005-04-14T06:56:00.000-07:00

Indoor bocce ball? Yes Sirrrrr! That's Adam and I on an indoor clay court at a bar called Floyd's on Atlantic Avenue near my house. I over powered Adam with my amazing ball tosses, crushing him 11 to 9. Skill was not involved in my victory due to the perfectly un-even surface and two glasses of beer. (Photo by A.Mazor)

Weeklyphoto 04.08.2005

2005-04-08T16:54:00.000-07:00

This is what happens when you're landlord doesn't allow pets in your apartment. Instead we have a 5 inch tall stuffed lamb. The Amish outfit Irelie is modeling was gift from Megan's Aunt. With the weather changing we need to break out her Bikini. I hope it still fits.

Weeklyphoto 04.01.2005

2005-04-01T08:12:00.000-08:00

A few of you may recognize this building by Phillip Johnson (Anyone?). I took this at lunch time a few weeks ago. This rear façade really struck me as unusually austere on this overcast day. It visually 'squashes' anyone daring enough to walk along its sidewalk. Floor Plan Atrium Photo

Weeklyphoto 03.23.2005

2005-03-23T14:32:00.000-08:00

This was a few years ago at a street festival in Brooklyn. This captures both the spirit of my birthday (last week) and the coming of spring. Soon men with beards and balloons will be walking the sun drenched streets again.

Weeklyphoto 03.16.2005

2005-03-16T16:47:00.000-08:00

This is from a recent cross country ski outing in upstate New York. Megan was quite to speed demon as you can tell.

Weeklyphoto 03.08.2005

2005-03-08T16:24:00.000-08:00

This was taken on my street. Two little old Italian women walking arm-in-arm home from the store; a common scene in my neighborhood. One was slightly younger than the other, each helping the other make it over the sometimes treacherous sidewalks. Despite there quick advance I was able to capture them before they got out of my sight.

Weeklyphoto 03.04.2005

2005-03-04T11:52:00.000-08:00

This is my friend Aaron and I with our cameras pushed up to our faces on "opening day" of the Gates. The park was filled with a constant clicking sound that morning as everyone with a camera was out photographing the park. These two Photos were taken in opposite directions at the same time. Aaron is the one in the Orange hat standing next to him is Greg "big hand" Reaves.
You may remember Aaron from THIRD PLACE PHOTO

Weeklyphoto 02.25.2005

2005-02-25T14:11:00.000-08:00

Believe it or not this is actually not Charlie's sword. He was just shopping for one at this flea market in the east village. Just over his shoulder is John Czarnecki trying to find a good deal on tube socks.

Weeklyphoto 02.15.2005

2005-02-15T15:33:00.000-08:00

Some of you might be less than excited about another "Gates" photo but this one is for everyone else. I met a few friends in Central park, just as the sun was rising, Sunday morning. Notice the long shadows and the lack of any people in the park. Anyway, I have plenty of photos of the Gates but I like this one because it shows the feeling of being there that early that day. Look hard and you will find my shadow in the photo. THE GATES WEBSITE

Weeklyphoto 02.08.2005

2005-02-08T11:38:00.000-08:00

Here he is fresh from the beach (I mean classroom) in Venezuela, Devin took time out of his busy weekend in New York with his students to see Megan and I. Otherwise he had his hands full leading his students around the city and monitoring them at their Model United Nations Conference at Columbia University.

Weeklyphoto 01.20.2005

2005-01-20T16:40:00.000-08:00

This was from a recent trip to the Midwest. Look out Western Barbie.

Weeklyphoto 01.13.2005

2005-01-13T16:31:00.000-08:00

This Self-Portrait was taken on my rooftop New Year’s Day. That’s Manhattan in the background.