ramon b. nuez jr. | photography
….building stories one photo at a time
[button link="http://ht.ly/c2rxm" window="yes"]Click To Buy Print[/button] This is Buono Beach on Staten Island. It’s less of a beach and more of a memorial to the fallen residents of Rosebank and Fort Wadsworth -- during World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. I have only lived on Staten Island for a short period of time -- but from what I can gather residents come … [Read more...]
[button link="http://ht.ly/c0OIE" window="yes"]Click To Buy Print[/button] If this photo looks familiar -- well first you have a good memory and 2nd you are correct, it’s the 9/11 Memorial in St. George, Staten Island. So why am I publishing another 9/11 Memorial photo? Because it’s a different perspective and I think that I have grown as a photographer, since the first photo. This … [Read more...]
[button link="http://ht.ly/bZ32b" window="yes"]Click To Buy Prints[/button] The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge is one of only two ways that Staten Island is connected to New York City -- and for many it's the only way. Additionally, to being a main connection to New York City via Brooklyn -- it's a heavily used and expensive bridge. The daily traffic as of 2008 is 189,962 cars -- the cost is a … [Read more...]
[button link="http://ht.ly/bXoQF" window="yes"]Click To Buy Print[/button] Now you understand why photographers, artists and philosophers get up at 4:00 AM. When you look at the world through a lens -- metaphorical or not -- you lose something. You might be too focused on your subject or concerned about getting the right composition. So you snap away look at your monitor -- snap away some more … [Read more...]
I took this photo at the 9/11 Memorial in Staten Island. It was very early in the morning -- blue hour -- which this time of the year is at 4:22 AM. Am I a bit nuts for getting up at 4 AM for a picture -- yes I guess I am but look at the results :-) Giving In To The Urge I took a number of photos this morning of New York City from different angles and with different lens. But … [Read more...]
[button link="http://instaprints.com/featured/the-alice-austen-house-ramon-nuez.html?newartwork=true" window="yes"]Click To Buy Print[/button] 2 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, New York City. Is that the address of my house -- no :-) But it does have one great view of the Verrazano Bridge and The Narrows. What is this place -- the Alice Austen House. Who Is Alice The Alice Austen House … [Read more...]
[button link="http://instaprints.com/featured/peacock-running-wild-in-nyc-ramon-nuez.html?newartwork=true" window="yes"]Click To Buy[/button] What?! Is that a Peacock in New York City -- of all places? Well, yes we have other types of birds that are not pigeons -- and New Yorkers do not consider pigeons, birds. They are more like the B-52 Bombers dropping their load on your brand new shirt or … [Read more...]
New York City is not just peppered in rich history -- it bathes in its history. The Flatiron Building is an anchor in New York City history. The Building was constructed in 1902 and was one of the tallest buildings north of 14th Street and the only skyscraper. And if you are thinking that the Empire State Building has always been a NYC staple -- keep in mind that the Building did not make its … [Read more...]
You will most likely see a number of photos from me from Brooklyn Bridge Park over the next few days -- and most certainly this summer. This photo was taken near the Boat Launch. I had to get on floor and squeeze my Nikon D5000 through a through a rock or two. But I think the shot was well worth it. Now the Boat Launch is not for launching of boats -- per se -- but a boat ramp. … [Read more...]