By Vladimir Brezina
In Winter—
and in the Spring—
Where are Summer and Fall? Clearly, I have work cut out for me this year!
A second contribution to this week’s Photo Challenge, Shadowed. The first contribution was here.
By Vladimir Brezina
In Winter—
and in the Spring—
Where are Summer and Fall? Clearly, I have work cut out for me this year!
A second contribution to this week’s Photo Challenge, Shadowed. The first contribution was here.
Posted in New York City, Photography
Tagged New York City, Photography, postaweek, postaweek2015, Reflections, Shadowed, Shadows, Weekly Photo Challenge
By Vladimir Brezina
Sometimes all you can do is laugh—
The last moments of one of the entries in last summer’s Cardboard Kayak Race, in which participants had to construct a kayak from cardboard and tape and then paddle it a short distance. This one turned out to be a folding kayak!
A contribution to Ailsa’s photo challenge, Laughter.
Posted in Kayaking, Photography
Tagged Cardboard Kayak, Kayak Race, Laughter, Photography, postaweek, postaweek2015, Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge
By Vladimir Brezina
Seasonally appropriate: sunny days after the big snowstorm in NYC’s Central Park—






(More photos are here, here, and here)
A contribution to this week’s Photo Challenge, Shadowed. A second contribution is here.
Posted in Nature, New York City, Photography
Tagged Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, Photography, postaweek, postaweek2015, Shadowed, Shadows, Snow, Weekly Photo Challenge, Winter
By Vladimir Brezina and Johna Till Johnson
Picking Vlad’s photos for our calendar is an annual ritual for us. It’s harder than it sounds, because you’re looking both backwards and forwards at the same time: remembering the past while wondering about the future. And, like most artistic endeavors, you’re never sure how it will turn out.
This year the task was particularly challenging, for various reasons. So we were both pleased and surprised at the result. Our theme, as you can see, was “water”. But the selection of photos carried a greater-than-usual sense of whimsy. It also included some of our favorite photos (you’ll probably recognize at least one).
See what you think:
(Story and more photos are here)
If I were called in
To construct a religion
I should make use of water.
Philip Larkin, Water
Posted in Life, Photography
Tagged 2015, Calendar, Kayaking, Nature, New Year, New York City, Photography
By Vladimir Brezina
Each morning is a new morning—
(click on any photo to start slideshow)
A contribution to this week’s Photo Challenge, New.
Posted in Nature, Photography
Tagged Dawn, Morning, New, Photography, postaweek, postaweek2015, Sunrise, Weekly Photo Challenge
By Vladimir Brezina
We’ve just had Twinkle as a Photo Challenge—and now we have Sparkle. And, indeed, there is a difference!
Here’s some Sparkle—


From the 2014 Everglades Challenge
Now I am looking forward to Glitter, or perhaps Shimmer, Glimmer, or Flicker…
Posted in Kayaking, Photography
Tagged Everglades Challenge, Kayak Expeditions, Kayaking, Photography, postaweek, postaweek2015, Sparkle, Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge
By Vladimir Brezina
Minimalist again? Ailsa, you and The Daily Post really have to coordinate your Photo Challenges! :-)
Anyhow, we do strive to travel in a minimalist fashion, with only the gear that is absolutely necessary. But it’s a work in progress—
At the start of the 2014 Everglades Challenge.
Posted in Kayaking, Photography
Tagged Everglades Challenge, Kayak Expeditions, Kayak Gear, Kayaking, Minimalist, Photography, postaweek, postaweek2014, Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge
By Vladimir Brezina
The sun rises above the horizon, and immediately its warming rays disperse the morning chill. It’s going to be another hot one!
A response to this week’s Photo Challenge, Warmth.
Posted in Nature, Photography
Tagged Photography, postaweek2014, Sunrise, Warmth, Weekly Photo Challenge
By Vladimir Brezina
Golden light in New York Harbor…



From the Hidden Harbor Tour, September 2013.
A contribution to Ailsa’s travel-themed photo challenge, Golden.
Posted in New York City, Photography
Tagged Golden, Hidden Harbor Tour, New York City, New York Harbor, Photography, postaweek, postaweek2014, Ships, Sunset, Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge
By Vladimir Brezina
A yellow kayak, for a change…
A response to this week’s Photo Challenge, Yellow.
Posted in Kayaking, Photography
Tagged Belize, Kayak, Photography, postaweek, postaweek2014, Sea Kayaking, Weekly Photo Challenge, Yellow