NEW YORK NEW YORK – We lent our apartment to our daughter, Francesca, for a party in honor of two of her friends who have achieved major life transitions. Of course Basil the Norwich Terrier was in attendance so here Francesca an he are, in blatant violation of my “no pictures of dogs” rule.
Day 1,677 of one picture every day for the rest of my life.
On this day three years ago (day 581): Tom Barry.
NEW YORK NEW YORK – I took my Leica Monochrom and Noctilux lens to a party at Antonio Monda’s with the following results. This thing is a handful.
Day 1,666 of one photograph every day for the rest of my life.
On this day last year (day 1,301): Bathroom.
NEW YORK NEW YORK – Well, today is my birthday. I don’t like making a big deal of these anniversaries so we had a small family dinner out at Maialino, Danny Meyer’s displaced Roman Tratoria on Gramercy Park. I caught more tulips (i’ll soon get over this) in the rain, and then Alexander and Baby V at dinner. It was dark at Maialino so I brought my f.95 Noctilux and of course my Leica Monochrom.
Day 1,658 on one photo every day for the rest of my life.
On this day one year ago (day 1,293): Wiggly building.
NEW YORK NEW YORK – Tonight we went to a wedding shower for some old friends. I shot mostly with my Leica Monochrom and 35mm Summichron lens – one of no fewer than 6 that I have in this focal length. Typical obsessive behavior by a Leica shooter.
Day 1,653 of one picture every day for the rest of my life.
On this day last year: Spring breaks out in color.
WARREN CONNECTICUT – It’s Easter and we have a house full of people here. I’m slight grumpy because I’m the cook and folks seem more interested in chatting than helping in the kitchen. Here’s an update on Baby V, our granddaughter.
Day 1,648 of one picture every day for the rest of my life.
On this day last year (day 1,283): Jupiter Island.
NEW YORK NEW YORK – We had a terrific dinner at the James Beard house for the Foundation’s staff and directors in advance of a meeting tomorrow.
This is day 1,623 of one picture every day for the rest of my life.
On this day one year ago (day 1,258): Bauhaus.
WASHINGTON CONNECTICUT – On the way back to New York we stopped to visit a friend who had been infected with a flesh eating bacterium while swimming in the surf in Uruguay. Here’s Maria, visiting.
Day 1,620 of one picture every day for the rest of my life.
On this day last year: Fixer upper.
