Panasonic LX5 Review

Check out my Panasonic LX5 review.

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2009 NYC Marathon Pics

Here are some pics I took at the 2009 NYC Marathon. They were all shot on 44th Street and 5th Avenue in Sunset Park with my Canon t1i and my 50mm f/1.8 lens. While the weather kind of stunk, it was the day after Halloween and a lot of people were running in costume!

To the left is a guy running as the Eiffel Tower. He must be one tough cookie because that thing had to be heavy and awkward to carry.

This guy decided to run as Forrest Gump. Weird - I didn't get the joke until I saw it at home.

Yes! Ivan Drago - this was one of the best costumes I saw at the race. Focus is far from perfect - but with a $90 lens, you have to expect some misses.
















Just one of the saddest clowns I've ever seen...

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9/11 Tribute From Sunset Park

Sunset Park 911 Tribute, originally uploaded by Michael Comeau.

I was walking through Sunset Park tonight and caught the lights commemorating the World Trade Center. September 11th always brings back some very vivid memories for me. The shock of seeing the towers crumble from the 69th Street Pier in Brooklyn, and the bizarre, gloomy feel the city had for months afterward.

I won't ever get over it.

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Sunset Park After the Storm

Sunset Park After the Storm, originally uploaded by Michael Comeau.

This was taken with my Canon Rebel T1i right after an August thunderstorm. I find that abrupt weather changes bring out really cool things in the sky.

I was at the Sunset Park rec center gym and saw a bright orange glow over the trees, so I cut my workout short and ran home to grab my camera and tripod.

It was worth it!

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Fire Island Sunrise With Moon

Fire Island Sunrise With Moon , originally uploaded by Michael Comeau.

I had an amazing weekend in Fire Island. Very early on Sunday morning, I poked my head outside my tent, and saw an absolutely stunning sky - it even had a moon!

I didn't have my Canon Rebel t1i on me, so I used an SX110IS on P mode to take this picture. Running down the beach in an exhausted/confused daze just to get the moon in wasn't fun, but it was worth it!

Here's another shot of the beach at sunrise:

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The Perfect Sign

I love walking around the industrial parts of Brooklyn - lots of cool-looking trucks, busted-up buildings, and awesome signs. I spent about four hours last Saturday below 4th Avenue, and this was the coolest sign I saw. I'm not totally thrilled with this picture. I'll take it again one of these days - hopefully after a storm because I love dark, nasty clouds.

Runner-up:

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Sunset Park Has Amazing Sunsets

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I moved to Sunset Park from Park Slope about 6 weeks ago and I don't regret it one bit. One of the reasons I love the neighborhood so much is the park itself. You'll see Tai Chi and ballroom dancing in the morning, kids running around screaming during the day, and plenty of people just hanging out and relaxing at night.

Sunset Park is one of the highest points in Brooklyn and has incredible views of the Manhattan skyline. This particular view is west of Manhattan, and has St. Michael's Church and Staten Island in the background.

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