The day after a huge storm blew through (the one that did so much damage in Central Park), the sky was magnificent, though by the time I made it down to the waterfront in Red Hook I had missed the real blazing phase of the sunset. I was making my way to the shore another … Continue reading Tom Martinez, Witness: Red Hook Sunset
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Brooklyn sidewalk art (Kensington neighborhood). Photo by Tom Martinez
Though only taken yesterday, something about the crude basket (basketball's origins) seemed evocative of a bygone era. Photo by Tom Martinez
At the Gateway Wildlife Refuge, a red-winged blackbird flying out over the marsh (the trail leads through dense undergrowth and then opens up to an expansive vista). Photo by Tom Martinez
This osprey nest is on one of the main trails of the Gateway National Recreation Area (runs parallel to the road) but just ask at the information center, which has a life-size nest model inside. They'll point you in the right direction. Photo Tom Martinez
The bird to the left was spotted at the Gateway National Wildlife Refuge, which is a fun summertime day-trip (a couple miles from exit 17 of the Belt Parkway). Do you happen to know what kind of bird it is? The bird in the bottom photo is an osprey. Gateway is also known as Jamaica … Continue reading Tom Martinez, Witness: Gateway Glory
Let's get together and feel alright; check out the just finished Bob Marley mural at the Vox Pop Coffee Shop on Cortelyou Road. Brooklyn-based artist Juan Carlos Pinto created it with support and assistance from Michelle Capolongo, James Hartnett, Holley Anderson, Jo (Anna) Mitchell and Big Sean. According to Vox Pop owner/manager Debi Ryan, offering … Continue reading Tom Martinez, Witness: Bob Marley at Vox Pop
Large windows make for an interesting viewing area on the Highline, the elevated walkway and public space running along 10th Avenue. The main walkway proceeds to the left of the space pictured above and looks out over the Hudson to the west. Photo by Tom Martinez
Bikers in the Saturday morning race that take place weekly in Prospect Park (6:30 'till about 8:30AM). Photo by Tom Martinez
Mayoral Candidate Rev. Bill Talen was part of the impromptu parade escorting the Statue of Liberty replica (donated by the Greenwich Village restaurant, One if by Land Two if by Sea) from Manhattan to Brooklyn. Photo by Tom Martinez
There's an article in today's New York Times about an upcoming soccer tournament that's coming to NYC. One of the teams (not shown here) is practicing in the parkthree days a week starting at 5 a.m. to prepare. Teams representing various international communities are taking part. Photo by Tom Martinez
It's a big week at the Old Stone House: Brooklyn Film Works presents: Dr. Strangelove outdoors on Wednesday at 8:30 pm; And the Piper Theater's production of Hamlet opens July 9, 10, 11 at 8:00 pm and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead opens on July 12 at 8:00 pm. It's all happening this summer at … Continue reading Dr. Strangelove, Hamlet and Tom Stoppard at The Old Stone House
An expansive sky over Coney Island Avenue. To the right of the Laundromat is a new branch of Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican Restaurant popular with the Kensington crowd. Another branch is located near the Cortelyou Road stop on the Q. Photo by Tom Martinez
This walkway, part of the newly developed waterfront area behind IKEA, runs along the water, out onto a dock so that you can go beneath two towering cranes to the Water Taxi landing. Photo by Tom Martinez
New Yorkers preparing for the immigration rally on May 1st (Union Square, NYC). Photo: Tom Martinez
Vox Pop Manager Debi Ryan (on the right) and a young patron called attention to the loss of the coffee shop's Statue of Liberty bydressing the part and proclaiming, "We want our liberty back!" Customers took turns dawning the crown and holding variouskinds of lights (including light beers). Rumors abound as to the statue's whereabouts … Continue reading Tom Martinez, Witness: “We Want Our Liberty Back”
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The East Village Sea Monster Marching Band prepares to take flight near the end of the parade. Photo: Tom Martinez
This faux Statue of Liberty sculpture was vandalized while outside Vox Pop recently. Rennie, a long-time Brooklynite, refurbished her and now she is newly equipped with a solar powered torch!. Witness photographer Tom Martinez was on hand to help Rennie as he transported Lady Liberty through the streets of Kensington to Vox Pop, a … Continue reading Tom Martinez, Witness: A Mighty Woman with a Torch
Young greeters welcome people to Our Lady of Refuge (Ocean Avenue and Foster), site of the Brooklyn Congregations United Mayoral Forum. Pix of Tom Martinez
A Staten Island tattoo artist shows off some of his own. I've yet to get a shot of this particular guy from the front-view since every timeI ask if I can take his picture he turns to show me the back of his head–which granted, is interesting. It seems to work in this image,too, since … Continue reading Tom Martinez, Witness: I’ve Got My Eye On You
Saturday's Multicultural Pride Festival was held as always at the southwest corner of Prospect Park (Bartel Pritchard Square). The festival included a street fair with community businesses and organizations, food and lots to buy, a play area for kids and families, and a main stage with live music. Photo by Tom Martinez
Images from the 6th Annual Children of Abraham Peace Walk on Thursday. Photo by Tom Martinez, one of the organizers of the event.
June is Rose Month at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden when the Cranford Rose Garden is in full bloom. Photo by Tom Martinez
Tahani Salah reciting a poem at the "Viva Palestina" fundraising event held at Widdi Hall in Bay Ridge. The event is part of an effort to send a second convoy of relief supplies to Gaza. Photo: Tom Martinez
Coney Island Sensation, Baby Doll (brooklynbabydoll.net) in front of the newly opened Dreamland Roller Rink on the south end of the Coney Island Boardwalk.
The frame for a large Coney Island tent that will be used for a flea market this summer. You can see the Parachute Jump in the background. Photo by Tom Martinez
An artist's rendition of Obama merged with Abraham Lincoln outside the newly re-opened Vox Pop on Cortelyou Road (near the Q train). Photo by Tom Martinezt