Tag: New York
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End of year review and GR Photo Festival 2025 submissions
Favorite photos of 2025, mostly taken in New York, and submitted to the GR Photo Festival
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The first roll of new Harman Phoenix II film on my new Pentax K1000 SE
Review of Pentax K1000 SE camera and new Harman Phoenix II film and sample images
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A summer road trip to Syracuse and Montreal
Earlier this month, Paola and I took a combined train and road trip from New York to Syracuse and to Montreal and back. We left New York City by train first thing in the morning on July 4th to meet my parents for holiday festivities. We spent the evening grilling on their porch, managed to…
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The unique trucks of New York
After returning from Japan obsessed with their tiny trucks, I started to notice that New York has its own unique variety of trucks and service vehicles. Many have hand-painted signage and funny logos. Some are truly specialized. I’ve attached several photos below, mostly taken in our neighborhood.
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How we traveled in First Class by train from New York to Boston for a great price
Due to the happy confluence of a work trip and a summer sale on Amtrak Acela tickets, Paola and I had the good luck to travel together to Boston. Only this time, we did it in First Class! For the longest time, I’ve received 12-hour upgrade coupons from Amtrak. They have two big stipulations: I…
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We’re going camping
I have my briefcase, time for a July 4th weekend trip to the Adirondacks. More to come soon.
Hops Trains and Backpacks 