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This is the second in the series from the NJIO's (New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra) 15th Anniversary Concert.. I tried to get some of the beautiful details from the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway NJ. The theater is quite beautiful. It was not easy to get the details but I was satisfied with this one. I shot this during the pre-concert run through.

Nikon D700
Nikkor 28-70mm f2.8
1/100 second
F/4.0
ISO 3200
28 mm

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I recently had the honor of photographing the NJIO's (New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra) 15th Anniversary Concert. It was held at the recently renovated Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway NJ.

I have over 100 great shots from the concert. Which was quite a treat. I will be running a series of them during the next few weeks, but not all at once so as not to bore you. I was hoping the marquis would have the NJIO listed but it didn't. I took this during the intermission when the rain had let up.

I've had a long relationship with the NJIO both as a mom of some former members and as an unofficial and official photographer for them. They are a wonderful group and offer wonderful opportunities for musicians of many ages and levels.

Nikon D700
Nikkor 28-70 f2.8
1/320 second
F/4.0
ISO 280
28 mm

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Yet another overlooked shot from the Fall of 2007. I don't have too many new things to post right now so it is a good thing I still have some overlooked photos in the archives. This was shot in Millbrook Village.

I hope to get out and do more shooting than I have been the last few weeks but it has been a bit hectic on the weekends and that is when I usually have time to go out shooting.

To all those who celebrate it I want to wish you a Happy Easter.

Nikon D200
Nikkor 28-70mm f2.8
1/100 second
F/3.5
ISO 200
56 mm

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The stonework of Princeton's buildings is amazing. I am always so struck by the beautiful colors. The Ivy and other vines that cover the buildings only adds to the beauty.

Technical Details:
NIKON D700
Nikkor 28-70mm f2.8
1/200 second
F/2.8
ISO 200
65 mm

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This photo of the Bucknell Football field is a 2 page feature photo in the Fall 2008 issue of Bucknell Magazine.

This photo of the Bucknell Quad is a 2 page feature photo in the Summer 2008 issue of Bucknell Magazine.

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This is one of the many skyscrapers in Jersey City. More are being built all over the city. There are construction sites everywhere. It's good to see in this city during these times.

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This photo of the Bucknell Quad is a 2 page feature photo in the Summer 2008 issue of Bucknell Magazine.

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Another in the Jersey City series. This one shows that the city is pretty typical of what you would expect to find in terms of the tall buildings and wide main thoroughfares. The streets also are very clean. From my observations it is a tidy city.

This was taken around 6 PM on a beautiful summer Saturday so the streets of the city were pretty empty.

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This photo of the Bucknell Quad is a 2 page feature photo in the Summer 2008 issue of Bucknell Magazine.

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First I should probably mention that I know this is a bit strange looking and that is because I shot it with a fisheye lens. What a fun and tricky lens to use.

This is one of the wonderful buildings in Jersey City that has been part of the rejuvenation of this renaissance city. I just love the windows and the railings on this building. It is a nice combo of old world charm and the modern city. Jersey City is a more affordable alternative to NYC living. Many young professionals are making the move here, and not just from NYC but also from the Suburbs for the easy commute into NYC.

My husband has worked in and around Jersey City many times over the years and he has seen the city change so much during this transformation. There is still much to be done but it is definitely wonderful to see the continuing progress.

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This photo of the Bucknell Quad is a 2 page feature photo in the Summer 2008 issue of Bucknell Magazine.

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As of July 2008 I have decided to post the same photos on "Parallel Universe" as I do here. It has become too complicated to maintain two different photoblogs on a regular basis. Feel free to visit "Parallel Universe" and look through the portfolio/archives since there are quite a few photos there that were never posted here. I will continue to post on both since each one gets different viewers. I will try to post a new photo every 3 days.

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Well tomorrow is the big day! Russell will be moving into his dorm on the campus of Rutgers University to start his education in music performance at Mason Gross and double in Biology at the School of Arts and Sciences.

It will be a big change for all of us and an exciting one as well. We are close enough to attend any performances he may be involved in.

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This photo of the Bucknell Quad is a 2 page feature photo in the Summer 2008 issue of Bucknell Magazine.

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This was shot the same evening as the previous shot. I passed the back of the building on the way back to the parking lot as I was leaving. The way the light caught the edges of the brick caught my eye. There was a kind of eerie look to this otherwise nondescript building.

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This is an old abandoned mill in Milford NJ. I love the detail and colors in the wall and the window. The property is for sale but the building should probably be condemned. The wall on the river side is pretty much falling into the river. It is temporarily shorn up but.

Last week was a rough one. I had the flu and a lot was going on. I am much better, almost 100% although I am still very tired. The weekend was filled with events. Jon had his School Musical which was really good. I had never been to a High School Musical before and the School's production of "Evita" was quite a surprise to me. It was quite good. Jon played violin in the orchestra pit and is a member of the stage crew. The talent on stage was really impressive and the audience seemed very receptive and pleased.

On Sunday Jon had the CJMEA region II Orchestra concert and it was very good also. He played viola for that. It was quite impressive. These kids have a lot of talent and the teachers and music professionals that put this all together to showcase and promote it are wonderful. The dedication to the cause of music education for our kids is evident and is a great asset to our youth and our state.

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This is another shot from Millbrook Village. I loved the weathered and worn look of this place. The light was harsh but I think the deep shadows created by the harsh light added to the mysterious mood of this shot. I probably should have posted it for Halloween, but just hadn't thought to. I've been a bit distracted the past couple of weeks. There's just so much going on right now...It's a busy, busy time!

I'm still waiting for Rob to get home. I still don't have an exact date or time when he will arrive and it's making me crazy! I half expect him to just show up and every time the doorbell or phone rings I get all excited. I just wish he would get here, but on the other hand if he doesn't get here for a few days he might be here for Thanksgiving this year, the first time in 3 years that he would be here for Thanksgiving. He's never missed Christmas with us since he went into the service, but always Thanksgiving. He doesn't like Turkey dinner but I will gladly cook something he loves instead! Ukrainian Easter is his favorite "food" Holiday so maybe I will have that for him.

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On Monday we took Russell to visit Bucknell in Pennsylvania. It was unusually hot but not unbearable, just strange. The campus is quite pretty although there was very little fall color to enjoy.

Russell definitely likes Bucknell and will be applying there. At this point he is pretty much on schedule as far as the college process goes. He has narrowed down his search and we only have to focus on a couple of "safety schools" now. He has picked his "likely" schools and a "reach" school or two.

This is the quad at Bucknell. The building in the distance is the library. I shot this at about 5 pm after the info session and tour were done and we were heading back to the car.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so I just wanted to remind everyone of the importance of regular self exams, mammography, and anual checks by your doctor. For more information here are several links:

http://www.nbcam.com

1(800) IM AWARE

http://www.komenpeoria.com

http://www.cancer.org

Please pass on this information to your family, friends, and co-workers. It's very important and could save the life of someone you love.

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Actually, I'm not 100% certain that this is an old mill. The fact that it's right on the water leads me to believe that it was. It is across the river from where this was shot and across the street from where this was shot.

I've been really swamped the last couple of weeks and this week in particular. Between concerts, the usual lessons, auditions, recitals, and music library stuff, admissions testing, and all sorts of other stuff. It's been tough to find time to do the photography for the photoblog. Hopefully, after this weekend things will calm down a little bit. (Yeah Right!!!)

Jon has a recital on Friday night where he will perform the Dancla 3rd Air Varie "Norma" on violin which is the same piece he will be playing at the Regional Orchestra Auditions on Saturday. He's ready! I think it will go well since he's well prepared and can play "like an angel singing" as his teacher put it a couple of weeks ago. He was also going to audition for viola as well, but just wasn't quite there with the audition piece for viola. He only started playing the viola last summer. Violas are in higher demand because fewer kids play them than violins so the advantage would be less competition for him. The auditions will be tough. There is a lot of truly amazing talent out there and some extremely accomplished young musicians who will all be vying for spots. Literally hundreds of kids turn out for this and it's not easy. Russell has participated in the past and it was a wonderful if not stressful experience, but the competition for bassoon is a bit less than for violin, simply because there aren't that many bassoonists out there, but the ones there are, are very good.

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I was challenged by Alice (My Life in Focus) to do a self-portrait, and I tried, I really did, but I'm a bit stressed and under the weather, probably from the stress. (Leaky oil tank remediation nightmare saga continues. Some of you may remember that and it's still ongoing...ugh...long story.) Anyway I've failed miserably getting a self-portrait that I'd be willing to post. I look hideous, with big dark circles under my eyes from lack of sleep and stress. I want you all to think I'm a gorgeous vixen instead of the truth. ;-) I will try again tomorrow.

This was shot the same day as the previous one. I like barns very much and the way the light was hitting the tops of the silos appealed to me. I liked it best in black and white since the unusually green grass from the warm weather didn't feel right against the winter gray in the rest of the scene. If the grass had been the typical dull green/brown of winter it would have set off the weathered dull red of the barn nicely I think.

Winter is finally making an appearance. No snow yet but it is cold and is supposed to stay that way with maybe even an inch or two of snow in the next couple of days. I normally don't get excited about snow, but I am excited about it this time. That is, as long as it doesn't mess with the concert my kids have on Saturday, then I won't be happy.

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