New Baby in the House

This little guy arrived yesterday. It's a new Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D Lens! I'm looking forward to taking some photos with it this weekend.

The Fleet is In!

A group of Navy guys were at the Blue Ruin Bar that I sometimes visit while I'm in NYC. I bought them some shots and had them take a picture with my favorite barmaid Jessica.

Dangerous Animals

While on my afternoon walk yesterday, I spotted this dangerous tiger lurking in the bush. Fortunately, the 70-200 mm Nikon lens scared him away!

Cinco de Mayo (Fifth of May)

Well, today's as good a day as any to go to a local Mexican food restaurant/bar and have a few tequila drinks along with your entree. "Cinco de Mayo" is a non-public holiday in Mexico that celebrates the Mexican Army's defeat of the French in the Battle of Puebla.

Contrary to what most Americans believe. The 5th of May is NOT Mexican Independence day. That day is celebrated in Mexico on 16 September. (16 de Septiembre: El Grito de Independencia)

John Pizzarelli at The Blue Note Jazz Club, NYC

I headed into NYC last night to see the great jazz vocalist and guitar player John Pizzarelli. I caught the 8:00 p.m. show. The performance was fantastic!

John did a number of standards from The American Songbook, each with a short lead in by John.