Josh Friedman Photography: 2014

Sunday, November 30, 2014

Year in Review: Vote for Your Favorite Image of the Last 12 Months for a Chance to Win a FREE PHOTOGRAPH PRINT

The past twelve months have been been quite exciting. In addition to many trips within an hour of my home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, I've been fortunate to photograph California's Yosemite National Park, New York City, Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Atlantis Resort, in the Bahamas. This has included days over 90 degrees, and days when the thermometer was in the single digits. Between Thanksgiving, 2013 until now, I've probably clicked the shutter on my Cannon about 15 or 20-thousand times, if not more. Of all those images, I've narrowed down my top thirty-five.

While I have some personal favorites, I am curious which images other folks like best. In the "comments" section at the end of this blog post, please indicate the number of your favorite image (each images has a number underneath). You can also vote by sending me an email at: Joshfriedmanphoto@gmail.com or posting a note at my FACEBOOK PAGE. I will announce the 2014 reader favorite image on Wednesday, December 10th. From all of the people who vote, I will randomly chose one person to receive a free 8"X12" print (image of your choice). If you are interested, I have included links to the corresponding photographs at my ONLINE ETSY SHOP.

1. Yosemite Falls and Reflection
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2. Yardley Train Bridge in Winter
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3. Manhattan Skyline at Twilight,
New York City (Seen from Hamilton Park, N.J.)

4. Yosemite Dogwoods and Incense Cedar Tree
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5. Atlantis Royal Towers and Predator Lagoon
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6. Delaware Canal and Tow Path,
Yardley, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
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7. Yosemite: Three Brothers
and Merced River
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8. Pink Dogwood Flowers.
Bucks County, Pennsylvania.ETSY LISTING

9. Thomas Jefferson Memorial,
Washington, D.C.

10. Bow Bridge and Path, Central Park
New York City
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11. Autumn Sunrise on the Delaware River,
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
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12. Yosemite: Bridalveil Falls at Sunset.
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13. Cabin Run Covered Bridge,
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
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14. Yankee Stadium, Bronx,
New York City.
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15. Gapstow Bridge, Central Park,
New York City.
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16. Yosemite: Moonrise over Gray Peak.
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17. Pittsburgh Staircase. ETSY LISTING

18. Yosemite Falls.
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19. October Road. Bucks County,
Pennsylvania.
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20. Boat in Frozen Delaware River.
Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
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21. Yosemite: Tenaya Lake at Sunset.
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22. Central Park, New York City:
"The Mall." ETSY LISTING

23. Late Summer Wildflowers.
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24. Yosemite: Tenaya Lake
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25. Morning view of Manhattan Skyline.
New York City (seen from Hamilton Park, N.J.).
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26. Old Truck in Autumn.
Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
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27. Summer Window with Flower Box.
New Hope, Pennsylvania.
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28. Abraham Lincoln Memorial
Washington, D.C.
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29. Sunrise at Cherry Grove Pier.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
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30. Tree with Frozen Delaware River.
Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
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31. High Rocks Vista in Autumn
with Morning Mist.
Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
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32. Yosemite: Moonrise from Glacier Point.
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33. Philadelphia Mural.
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34. Central Park, New York City:
"The Lake" in Autumn
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35. Bridges at Sunrise.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Sunday, November 2, 2014

"Imagine" Autumn in Central Park, New York City: Four Great Locations for Photographers

Imagine all the people

Sharing all the world...

(John Lennon, "Imagine")

Why introduce my post about autumn photography in New York City's Central Park with lyrics from a John Lennon song? Well, early last Sunday morning I entered New York City's Central Park at 72nd Street and Central Park West. From this entrance, the first thing you see is the "Imagine" mosaic, a beautiful tribute to the late Beatle in the "Strawberry Fields" section of the park. Additionally, the lyrics are quite appropriate to the "mission" of Central Park, which was the first significant landscaped public park in America. What a revolutionary idea in the 1850's: create a beautiful space for everybody to enjoy.

I spent about three hours photographing the park. Here are a four iconic Central Park spots which I found particularly beautiful in late October, at the height of fall foliage.
1) The Lake, Bow Bridge and The Ramble
2) The Mall and Literary Walk
3) The Pond and Gapstow Bridge
4) Strawberry Fields, and the "Imagine" mosaic

With the exception of one of my "Imagine" photographs, all of these images were taken this past Sunday, October 25th, 2014. These four locations make a large loop, so its possible to enjoy them all without moving your car. Here are my Central Park in Autumn images:

THE LAKE, BOW BRIDGE AND THE RAMBLE
(approximately 74th Street)

The Lake in early morning light.

Pathway leading to Bow Bridge.

Bow Bridge and Reflection,
seen from The Ramble.

THE MALL AND LITERARY WALK
(72nd Street to 66th Street)

The Mall and Literary Walk

Side path near The Mall
and Literary Walk, with American Elm Trees

THE POND AND GAPSTOW BRIDGE
(62nd Street - 60th Steet, east side of the park)

Gapstow Bridge and The Pond.

The Pond and Manhattan skyscrapers.

Gapstow Bridge reflection in The Pond.

Autumn Sky above Central Park
(near The Pond)

STRAWBERRY FIELDS AND THE "IMAGINE" MOSAIC
(72nd Street, off of Central Park West)

"Imagine" Mosaic, Close Up
Strawberry Fields (taken in July, 2010)

Fisheye view of The "Imagine" Mosaic,
in Strawberry Fields (October, 2014)

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Saturday, October 18, 2014

Autumn in Bucks County, Pennsylvania: New Landscape Images and Great Locations for Photographers

In Bucks County, Pennsylvania, the temperatures are cooling off, and the autumn foliage is warming up. Trees that were predominantly green a few weeks ago are now a combination of gold, orange, green and rust. Its truly a wonderful time for photographers in southeast Pennsylvania to capture the turning leaves, the rolling hills, the historic covered bridges, and the rustic landscapes. Between late September and mid-October, I returned to photograph a few of my favorite Upper Bucks County areas. What follows are some of my new images in four beautiful areas. If you have questions about these or other great photography locations in Bucks County, email me at: Joshfriedmanphoto@gmail.com. To see more of my images, or to purchase a print, visit my ETSY SHOP.

1) HIGH ROCKS VISTA SECTION OF RALPH STOVER

STATE PARK AND TORY ROAD

PIPERSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA