Tag Archives: boston

Enough already!

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Ed Spadoni

You may have heard that the northeast United States has been hammered with extraordinary amounts of snow this winter,  Actually, it’s been only over the past three weeks during which record amounts of snow have been falling, at a pace … Continue reading →

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On endings and beginnings

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Ed Spadoni

“In the life of the spirit there is no ending that is not a beginning.” Henrietta Szold. May the new year be one of new beginnings, new hopes and dreams. iPhone 5

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On seeing again for the first time

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Ed Spadoni

“The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” Marcel Proust iPhone 5

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On correcting mistakes

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Ed Spadoni

“If we could be twice young and twice old we could correct all our mistakes.” Euripides iPhone 5

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The essence of “Reliable”

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Ed Spadoni

“It is easier to do one’s duty to others than to one’s self. If you do your duty to others, you are considered reliable. If you do your duty to yourself, you are considered selfish.”   Thomas Szasz Fujifilm X-S1, Lightroom … Continue reading →

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Will you be remembered?

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Ed Spadoni

“If you remember me, then I don’t care if everyone else forgets.” Haruki Murakami Fujifilm X-S1.

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Looking for their story

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Ed Spadoni

We recently went into Boston to watch the annual Run to Remember, a combination event, consisting of both a 5 mile run and a half marathon.  “It’s a tribute, a celebration, a run to remember fallen heroes”, and is very … Continue reading →

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Security Checkpoint #34

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Rey

Taken with an Olympus OM-D E-M1.  Converted in Nik’s Silver Efex Pro and adjusted in Apple Aperture.

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Boston… through the eyes of Frank Villafane

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Rey

Yeah, down by the river Down by the banks of the river Charles Aw, that’s what’s happenin’ baby That’s where you’ll find me Along with lovers, buggers and thieves Aw, but they’re cool people Well I love that dirty water … Continue reading →

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Sitting on the dock of the bay…

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Ed Spadoni

As seen from the Port Norfolk area of Quincy, Massachusetts. iPhone 5, Snapseed (1 and 2) and Dynamic Light (3) apps

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Harbor Master

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Ed Spadoni

From the 10th floor of our hotel overlooking Boston Harbor. This fellow was on duty, supervising the comings and goings, almost the entire time of our visit. iPhone 5, Snapseed

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We still have a long way to go…

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Ed Spadoni

If civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships – the ability of all peoples, of all kinds, to live together, in the same world at peace.         Franklin D. Roosevelt Sony NEX 6, Lightroom 4

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Street scenes with Camera Noir

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Ed Spadoni

I posted last week about a new iPhone app named Camera Noir, a black and white shooter with limited controls but nice output. On a trip through Boston, I tried it a few more times and came up with these, … Continue reading →

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“Saturday in the Park”

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Ed Spadoni

You’re probably not old enough to remember a song by this name, recorded by the band Chicago in the 1970’s.  But it became a number one hit and an anthem of summer for an entire generation. And that’s what came … Continue reading →

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Finding Color in Boston’s Public Garden

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Ed Spadoni

The Public Garden of Boston was created in 1837 as the first public botanical garden in the United States, and its 24 acres are home to countless varieties of trees, shrubs and flowers. On this particular day, it was cloudy, … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Poverty

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Ed Spadoni

We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty. We must start in our own homes to remedy this kind of poverty. Mother Teresa … Continue reading →

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Thoughts, prayers and “the full weight of justice”

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Ed Spadoni

Thoughts: How could this happen, in my city, on such a beautiful day, Patriot’s Day, and at one of the most revered sporting events in the country, the Boston Marathon?  Why would anyone want to hurt innocent people, simply enjoying … Continue reading →

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Reflections of a Patriot

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Rey

In Boston’s Beacon Hill area, centuries old homes and streets beckon memories of the patriots.  It’s a place where any photographer can get blissfully lost. Taken with a Sony A77 and 16-50/f2.8 lens.  A touch of contrast and vignetting added … Continue reading →

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Our approach to shooting

Posted on September 11, 2012 by 2guysphoto

Prentis Drew, long time friend and Featured Photographer of 2 Guys Photo, recently asked us about our shooting style.  It was prompted by this post by Rey, and pertained to this image: From Prentis: Rey, A very interesting shot. It … Continue reading →

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Last flight out

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

Black and white are the colors of photography. To me they symbolize the alternatives of hope and despair to which mankind is forever subjected.      Robert Frank This flight was headed into Boston’s Logan Airport, and against the cloudy white sky, … Continue reading →

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