New York: East Hampton, LI
Inspiration: The Photodiarist, my blog, turns one year old today. I cannot believe that 365 days of almost daily photographs has gone by so quickly. By the way, this is the cake that BFF and I shared in celebration of her birthday last night (even though her birthday is tomorrow). We slapped a bunch of candles on the cake but not enough to signify her new birthday number (she's definitely a few years older than 8). Her guy is in Peru climbing mountains and my guy was happy to stay in the city so that we could have a girl's weekend in the Hamptons. I bought the best bottle of champagne in the little wine store next door and a strawberry shortcake once I got to the Hamptons and we celebrated in the evening on her deck in East Hampton. Simple but wonderful fun. We've known each other for a while so we've got lots of memories to laugh about. As for The Photodiarist, here's to year no. 2. I hope it's as fun as the past year has been. Finally - a big shout-out to each person who has taken the time to stop by and follow along over the past year. Reading your comments every day has been absolutely thrilling and I appreciate each and every one of them. You've all made this blog worth the effort and now I cannot imagine not sharing photographs with all of you.
That was definitely a very good year. I love your photos. Happy new year!
Posted by: céci | August 22, 2010 at 04:28 PM
Thanks so much Ceci! And thanks for keeping up with my blog. I really appreciate your comments.
Posted by: The Photodiarist | August 22, 2010 at 04:30 PM
Yay, happy birthday! Thanks for a year of awesome photos :)
Posted by: tanvi @ now craving | August 22, 2010 at 04:57 PM
Happy Birthday !!
When I saw the first time your blog I immediatly feel your talent.
Your photos are absolutely great,
everyday it's a true pleasure to discovered your new photos.
I wish you all the best for the future !
And thanks for sharing your art .
Have a great week ! :)
Posted by: C. | August 22, 2010 at 05:43 PM
Wow! Happy Birthday!!!!
I love your blog and photos.
I'm very glad that I could feel fun and New York.
Recently,when I see New York city on TV and magazine and newspaper,It reminds me of you and your photos.
Thank you for always!
And I look forward to see your new photos as usual:)
Always my english is not good...Sorry:)
But I hope that my message have reached you.
Have a happy week!:)
Posted by: Lady M | August 22, 2010 at 09:24 PM
Happy birthday!
Till now, I still remember that I know your blog from Alantis Home. After reading your blog for a period of time, I start to make comment.
Thanks for the great photos!
Posted by: Kiki | August 22, 2010 at 09:47 PM
Birthdays are wonderful, yes? Most of the time, at least. In honor of this birthday, I dove into the archives of both The Photodiarist & The Photodiarist In Color. What a journey! I cannot imagine posting every day (or what seemed like every day) for an entire year! Talk about dedication. Anyway, I am just happy to have found this place.
Posted by: Bianca | August 22, 2010 at 11:21 PM
So thrilled to have followed you since November and congrats on your achievements this past year.
I share your photos with my whole family. Your eye for honouring some of the smallest beauties in life to the hugest wonders of humanity is truly a gift :)
Posted by: Nadine2point0.blogspot.com | August 23, 2010 at 12:07 AM
happy birthday! i can't believe this blog is only 1 year old! and that cake looks delicious.
Posted by: mau | August 23, 2010 at 12:27 AM
Feliz cumpleaños!siempre vale celebrar! cada día vale, querida photodiarist.
Posted by: martita | August 23, 2010 at 02:16 AM
Happy Birthday !! I wish all the best for this new year coming on ! And thank you for these images you share with us. Cheers !
Posted by: o2 | August 23, 2010 at 02:31 AM
Happy Bday blog! I can't believe it's only a year old. Wonderful photos, always. Here's to many moons of more!
Posted by: Citizen Rosebud | August 23, 2010 at 02:37 AM
Ah, congrats on the big day!
Posted by: Saranna | August 23, 2010 at 04:44 AM
Happy birthday inspirational Photodiarist blog! When I grow up I will be a photodiarist too - I have to give up my day job first! :)
Posted by: @lice | August 23, 2010 at 04:54 AM
Few things blow me away the first instant I lay my eyes on them. In february this year, I was blown away by your incredible talent and have been hooked since.
Your photography is an inspiration and aspiration to all my friends that I've introduced your blog to.
We love your pictorial documentary of everyday-New York. It's like we are there.
Thank you and happy birthday to both your bff and both The Photodiarists.
Posted by: the nyanzi report | August 23, 2010 at 05:40 AM
oi!!!! happy birthday li'l bloggie!
i'm one of your ardent admirers and love to see every image and smile at every inspiration.
You are doing a really great job!
love, love, love,
Spardha
Posted by: Spardha | August 23, 2010 at 08:34 AM
Happy birthday to both your blog and your BFF! May there be many more to come.
Posted by: Journey Photographic | August 23, 2010 at 09:12 AM
congratulations!! great work and keep it up!!
Posted by: prutha | August 23, 2010 at 09:57 AM
Congrats! I remember the first time I saw your blog, I thought you were a professional, it's later I've learned that it was your hobby. You have a great style. I love looking at NY through your lens, so please keep on sharing your photographs :)
Posted by: Biana | August 23, 2010 at 10:10 AM
time flies so fast ! happy birthday ! you are doing great job. keep it up !
Posted by: Isabella | August 23, 2010 at 10:57 AM
Happy Birthday! :)
Keep up all the good work, and even though I don't always comment, I think lots and lots of your photographs are amazing, and that you are an inspirational photographer. :)
Posted by: Nicola | August 23, 2010 at 01:31 PM
Happy birthday Photodiarist!! Looking forward to another yummy bottle of champagne to celebrate your 2nd birthday!! (and my . . . well, let's just leave numbers out of it from here on out!)
Posted by: Alyson | August 23, 2010 at 04:31 PM
Happy day! You´re great!
Posted by: Lisa | August 23, 2010 at 05:02 PM
Happy blog birthday!!
Looking forward to seeing your second blog birthday!
Posted by: Jennifer - Stylish Clin d'Oeil | August 23, 2010 at 06:03 PM
You're phenomenal !! scintillating!!
Congrats - keep posting and we'll keep reading.
Posted by: minor keys | August 24, 2010 at 01:43 AM
Thank you for the awesome comments!!
Posted by: The Photodiarist | August 24, 2010 at 08:00 AM
happy photodiarist birthday!
Posted by: Prêt à Porter P | August 25, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Congratulations! Keep the great work coming.
Posted by: rw | August 25, 2010 at 08:41 PM
One year of shooting everyday?! Wow, I must admit I'm envious of your discipline. Keep it up, it's inspiring!
Posted by: The Ephemera | August 26, 2010 at 02:33 AM
A belated congrats to you! I've enjoyed your photos so much....
Posted by: Ms. Pearl | August 26, 2010 at 11:25 AM
Happy blog birthday! May you have many more! It's always a joy to visit your beautiful blog.
Thanks for creating it.
Posted by: Don | August 28, 2010 at 12:35 PM
I admire your photos immensely, just wanted to say congratulations on the one year mark :)
Posted by: Dzemu | September 20, 2010 at 05:40 AM