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Built in 1927 in a modernized (Art Deco), Byzantine and Romanesque style, it is located at 1 Hanson Place, at the corner of Ashland Place, near the

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Join El Museo in the renowned procession through the streets of East Harlem for the Three Kings Day Parade on January 4, 2013. Come enjoy the colorful floats, dancing, lively music, and 12-foot-tall

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Why not spice things up during the holiday season with one of our photo safaris and gingerbread?

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This is the Bronx as you had never imagined! Beautiful gardens, peaceful nature trails and the perfect place to spend a relaxed afternoon are probably not

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The City of Beacon - Home of the Dia Art Foundation’s Riggio Galleries. This museum houses one of the world’s best collections of major works of modern art. The exhibits are displayed in a 300,000 sq. foot historic printing

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If you want to work on your people photography and color composition and enjoy some music and dancing while you're at it, then this do it yourself photo safari is for you. Visit this West Indian Day Parade and Carnival this

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While Flushing Meadows Corona Park is known for its athletic fields, landscaped meadows, lakes, fountains, playgrounds, stadiums, museums and a zoo, it also has a

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If you want to work on your color composition, then there's nothing photographic than hot air balloons. From July 27-29, 2012 dozens of balloons will be taking flight in Whitehouse Station, NJ (directions). Although it's about a 1

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You may or may not be aware but there is an astronomical phenomena that happens twice a year every year in Manhattan. It's called Manhattanhenge? (aka Manhattan solstice)

Twice a year (during May and July) as the sun sets on Manhattan, it lines up perfectly with the streets of New York running east and west. During this time thousands of New Yorkers and tourists alike will dash into the middle of the streets of Manhattan to get a glimpse and a photograph! Although it's an interesting sight to see and if you happen to be around during these days I think you shouldn't miss it, I have to wonder about the prudence of standing into the middle of a NYC street during rush hour to take a picture. As much as I love photography and have gone to the far reaches of the planet to create a photograph, I have never thought risking my life for a photo to be a wise maneuver. I think certainly there are times when you should risk your life for a photo, but these are photos that document injustice and war crimes that will help save lives in the future. I think there are many more interesting and worthwhile things to photograph in New York than a sun setting between the buildings, but others may not share my opinion. Join us for a photo safari and we'll help you learn how you can create your own safe and beautiful photo.

The folks at the Museum of Natural History have put together this wonderful article describing Manhattanhenge: click here.

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