New York: Amagansett Beach, Long Island
Inspiration: I took this photo two weekends ago before Hurricane Irene became the only news reported by the media. In fact, I spent almost all of this past weekend indoors after buying canned food, water and batteries for my flashlight like an obedient citizen. When the storm finally hit Manhattan in the wee hours of Sunday morning, the wind whistled madly through the cravasse formed between my apartment building and the one behind it making it sound much more villanous than it was. It's bark ended up being worse than its bite. An earthquake and a hurricane in the same week! What next? Ahh . . . New York Fashion Week. But that's one "hurricane" of sorts to which I am looking forward!
I have been in New York once month ago: it was awesome, and very calm compared to this Hurricane...
I hope that the weather is going better in the few next days, and for the NY Fashion Week. Can't wait to see your pictures of this event!
Posted by: Jennifer - Stylish CLin d'Oeil | August 29, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Forgot to say: Nice picture! The contrast betweend the black and the white is terrible! Love it!
Posted by: Jennifer - Stylish CLin d'Oeil | August 29, 2011 at 10:15 AM
hahaha, are you invited to any shows?
Posted by: Alex York | August 29, 2011 at 01:46 PM
we thought the whole eastern sea board was going to be taken back to the dark ages but thank goodness that did not happen.
sweet shot btw.
Posted by: the nyanzi report | August 29, 2011 at 05:29 PM
So glad you're safe and sound. Have heard back from most of my rellies, but still one aunt/uncle to hear back on, how scary it must've been! Stunning picture!
And NYFW! Woo hoo! Definitely one 'hurricane' we look forward to! ;)
xx
Posted by: Brigadeiro | August 29, 2011 at 07:19 PM
Good to know you've made it through OK. I look forward to your pictures from Fashion Week!
Posted by: Journey Photographic | August 30, 2011 at 08:13 AM
What a great illustration: pre-Irene. So glad it was such a washout.
re: the earthquake, my brother said he felt it, thought the cat had jumped on the bed. I guess versus a horse or cow jumping on a bed-sized.
Glad you're well, looking forward to seeing your NYFW shots. Hope it's good weather.
Posted by: jill | August 30, 2011 at 08:20 AM
Nice shot and writeup. The wait was worse than the storm, which oddly we slept through. It will be months before we consume all this bottled water and canned goods...
Posted by: Kris Koeller | August 30, 2011 at 09:08 AM
Kris: I know what you mean. I have all of this weird canned food because I shopped at the last minute. So I have canned corn and canned tomatoes and so on . . .
Jill: I felt the earthquake too. My office building (a skyscraper) swayed and shook and I actually felt sick -- like I was on a ride at the county fair or something.
JP: Thanks!
B: Thanks for your lovely comment. Hope your aunt and uncle are okay. Am sure that they are.
Nyanzi Report: So did we! And am also happy that did not happen.
Posted by: The Photodiarist | August 30, 2011 at 09:12 AM
I love this pictures, you captured the waves beautifully
Posted by: marilyn | August 31, 2011 at 01:55 PM
My gosh, I'm so happy my family, you and my friends are safe, it's been almost 90 years since the last major hurricane.
Posted by: elle marie | August 31, 2011 at 09:29 PM
Excellent pictures, great post.
Salut, Francesc
Posted by: Frank | September 1, 2011 at 03:10 PM
Looks amazing! Black&white really is your thing! :)
Posted by: Sofija | September 29, 2011 at 02:11 PM
I had the same experience! The previous apartment I had was near the beach. I love the sound of the waves - I feel at peace with the universe and with myself.
Posted by: Kate Morgan | February 14, 2012 at 04:49 PM