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In 2007 and 2008, Jill and I spent a week in New York City during November. I hadn't been to the States since my nephew, Natan's, brith in 1989.
We had a great time: galleries, museums, shopping and a vegan's paradise (Jill became a vegan during that second trip).
On both trips I photographed extensively and I have set up here two different galleries for you see my own take of the city.
The second time we were there a bit later into the season than the first, and additionally the autumn had been colder; thus the colours are very different. I think you will also see a development in my photographic style.
On seeing the 2008 collection, my cousin Teddy Treitel wrote,
"As a former ad agency creative director, I am very impressed by your portfolio, especially the composition and artistic juxtaposition of largely mundane subjects, which make every shot a work of art."
Last summer (2009) I was in the States on my own. In addition to New York, I also included San Francisco in my itinerary -- first time I was there. Everyone kept asking me, "Isn't San Francisco a beautiful city?" Well yes, it's nice, but I spent most of my first thirty years in Sydney, Australia. Need I say more? Perhaps Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is an equal. But I very much enjoyed spending a short time in the Bay area. Lots of galleries and exhibitions; interesting place to photograph; and even more vegans than New York City.
And, to keep the tradition alive, we both again spent Thanksgiving in New York City [2009]. I photographed extensively. I was also very fortunate to meet and learn from photographer, Joe DiMaggio.
I wrote a piece on my return explaining why I spend so much effort in photographing reflections. You're welcome to read my take.
I hope you enjoy these collections.
August 2009 in the U.S. Summer in New York City & "Winter" in San Francisco