Allison at 4 months

Remember little Allison? 

She is getting so big! We did a shoot this past Sunday and she is now 4 months old. Allison was adorable and I couldn't have asked for a better little model :)

Sunday in Manhattan

On my recent trip to New York, my girlfriends and I decided while we were in Manhattan to do the touristy thing and go to the Empire State Building.  Not realizing that it was a holiday weekend we had a bit of a wait in the lines. I can't tell you how many different languages we heard!  It was all worth the wait. Met some nice Australians! Sadly it was our last day. Once we got to the observatory we didn't last too long outside since it was so windy, but we went in and out and got to see the view from each side after warming up a bit.  We were spoiled with 60 degree weather on Friday so the chilly Sunday was a eye opener.  After the Empire State Building we warmed up with a few drinks. Chalk that up as another successful trip.  

"Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind." - Seneca

Shutout Saturday at the Coliseum

The New York Islanders took on the Los Angeles Kings this past Saturday at the Nassau Coliseum and defeated them 3-0.  Goaltender Al Montoya #35 made 35 saves, this was his first start as a New York Islander, and first NHL career shutout.  Forward Frans Nielsen #51 is the first player in the NHL to score five shorthanded goals in the 2010-2011 season as he dominated the penalty killing to put the Isles on the board. This was followed with forward Matt Moulson #26 scoring the remaining two goals against his brother-in-law, Kings goalie Jonathan Quick.  The New York Islanders hosted the Florida Panthers today and won 5-1.

Sound Tigers Go Pink

The Bridgeport Sound Tigers took on the Norfolk Admirals for the second time in one weekend on Jaunary 15th.  This time, on pink ice.  The Admirals participate in an annual "Pink in the Rink" event where the ice is dyed pink to bring awareness to breast cancer and to help raise money for the Tidewater branch of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.  Some players on both teams even taped their sticks pink for the occasion.

You'll note the fourth photo, Dustin Tokarski is the Admirals goalie. No relation (that I know of.)  But I couldn't help but get a shot of the name.  Bridgeport's goalie, Joel Martin, who recently signed to a two-way contract and was assigned to Bridgeport, had 48 saves that night in his first start as a Sound Tiger, thats a season high for the team.  The Sound Tigers lost that evening 3-2 despite Martin's saves.

On Saturday, Ty Wishart (in photographs two and five) made his NHL debut with the New York Islanders against the Ottawa Senators.  Wishart had a two-assist night, and Islanders Head Coach Jack Capuano said, "For the speedy bunch of forwards that he had tonight I thought he played really well.  He was composed, he moved the puck, and he kept it simple.  He was pretty impressive to tonight."  The Isles went on to win 5-3.

In other Bridgeport/Islander news, goalie Mikko Koskinen (photo nine) was recalled from Bridgeport on February 5th.

Ty Wishart

Goalies Mikko Koskinen and Joel Martin.

Between the 2nd and 3rd period a jersey issue calls for the sewing machine to be brought out as the equipment manager goes to work.

I Heart New York

I took these photos a few years ago in New York City. Central Park and then from the observation deck at the Empire State Building. Looking for inspiration I dug these negatives out. This reminds me how much I love film and really should start shooting more of it again. Something about this city makes me feel so alive.

"Action is character." -F. Scott Fitzgerald