Two by Four
by Alicia

Comment:

Originally posted by Redjulep: I think actual flames were shooting out of my head.

Now *that* would make an interesting photo! :-D

Hope your stress level has dropped since yesterday. I was taking some photos of some Mexican construction workers and I saw them panic -- I suddenly realized they probably thought I was from a union (or maybe from immigration). I just smiled and waved and walked away without looking back.

Fun photo, btw. I love that yellow of the wall!

Day 13 Driving me Batty
by TCGuru

Comment:
Whoa! Creepy. I know bats are harmless and good for the ecosystem, but I wouldn't like them in my home. I admire you for not just freaking and killing them. Is there a local animal control center you could call?

I thought from the thumbnail it was a photo of a bug cocoon.

Here's a link that may help you:
//www.sutter-yubamvcd.org/bats_and_public_health.htm

Day 14 The worm turns!!!
by jonfrommk

Comment:
You say "daughter loving" like it's a bad thing. Just kidding, that was a very funny write-up to your reasons behind the self portrait. And yes, you look really tough here. Sir.

Day 12 - Weedus Deadciduous
by colorcarnival

Comment:
Terrific photo -- I like how the darks and lights in the background give the impression of depth. The way the light hits the dry leaves in front really makes them stand out. Lots of good shades of brown, and overall a very good composition. Good job!

Day 13 - Reflection
by colorcarnival

Comment:
Excellent PP, the photo really pops, but I don't think it is too much.

50Day02: Entrance
by citymars

Comment:

Originally posted by jonfrommk: ... sorry to be a pain with all these questions but can you tell me what rent stabilised means

In NYC, rent stabilization is one form of rent regulation. Unlike rent control, which used to guarantee a tenant's rent could not be raised, rent stabilization puts a percentage cap on how much the rent can be raised each year.

As you can imagine, there is a big battle between landlords and tenants over the future of rent regulation. The laws are slowing changing to favor the landlords: new apartments are never subject to rent regulation, while the old apartments that are stabilized are becoming a thing of the past. Once a certain monthly rent is reached on an apartment, it is automatically removed from rent stabilization restrictions. So with each new lease, the landlord can raise the rent to "market value" or whatever he feels he can get.

That is why they say there will eventually be no middle class in Manhattan: there will be subsidized housing for the poor (e.g., projects), and the rest will go to those who can afford to pay the exorbitant rents.

50Day03: NW Office View
by citymars

Comment:

Originally posted by jonfrommk: ... Are those blocks resi or commercial? Any idea of the cost per sq ft (if comm) or price (if resi) ...

Hi, Jon. I don't mind the questions, but I have NO idea about prices. I'm fairly certain these are all residential buildings, though businesses of some kind may be planned for the street level spaces.

Day 10, Flower
by jackal9

Comment:
I'd say this one came out very well! Beautiful light on the flower, and good DOF.

Day No. 10
by Germaine

Comment:
Very cool colors. It's funny how the glass seems to tilt to the right, yet the "horizon line" of the step appears to be straight.

I thought for sure you had set this up. Great that this was a "find."

Day 11
by hajeka

Comment:
Looks like the Thera-Flu stuff I taken when I have a bad cold. I find it very soothing and not a bad taste at all.

Sorry you are sick. Feel better soon!