Wow. Industrial area to the max here in Long Island City... I didn't see many people, or "moving" cars for that matter. The city had almost a creepy vibe because of the lack of movement and habitation (maybe that was just b/c I was coming from Manhattan?) It was an interesting place though with perfect skyline views of the city and some great graffiti. I loved the whole wall dedicated to the bicycles, "recycle a bicycle"; it was very cute and definitely looked as if some young school children painted it. The most amazing part of the day was going to Keily Anderson-Staley's studio to see her make personalized ambrotypes for some students in my class. She had a very beautiful portfolio of one of a kind photographs that are a work of art in themselves. I was inspired by her work on glass and tin; it was impressive to find an artist, especially, a photographer, who stayed true to her medium, not moving on with technology. She even said she was taking a workshop that night to further her knowledge in the field of ambrotypes and tintypes-- now she's even more of a master!
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Lol apparently we like this television...
The photo of the T.V. is AMAZING! I love it. It's kick ass.
Looks very rock n roll style. Very grunge or punk style. Nice
i really like the photo of the graffiti building..colors are every were!
Hey Jordan
I was Googling "Kopstein" when I came upon your blog. I am a Kopstein too. However no relation, I think. Sounds like your Canadian? We're all from NYC.
I was amazed to see that on your trip to LIC you visited Keily Anderson-Staley's studio. I recently met Keily and had my kids photographed by her as a present for my wife's birthday.
As they say, it's a small world.
I like your photography. Keep up the good work.
P.S. I am also a photographer (professional)
Rick Kopstein
kopra@optonline.net
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