J.P. Chan: Blog http://blog.jpchan.com Most recent posts at J.P. Chan: Blog posterous.com Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:38:41 -0800 Wet Snow http://blog.jpchan.com/wet-snow-84758 http://blog.jpchan.com/wet-snow-84758
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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4wKd92rUx1sZ J.P. Chan jpchan J.P. Chan Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:51:00 -0700 10/10 http://blog.jpchan.com/1010 http://blog.jpchan.com/1010

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I found myself surrounded by shouting Taiwanese from New Jersey and was instantly transported back to my childhood.

(Mulberry St & Mott St, Manhattan) 

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4wKd92rUx1sZ J.P. Chan jpchan J.P. Chan Sat, 22 Sep 2012 08:30:50 -0700 Pocket Discovery http://blog.jpchan.com/pocket-discovery http://blog.jpchan.com/pocket-discovery
Cleaning house, donating clothes. Find Vietnamese currency in a suit I haven't worn for years. Can't recall how it got there. Maybe my forgotten suits have been getting out more than I realize.

(Manhattan)

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4wKd92rUx1sZ J.P. Chan jpchan J.P. Chan Sun, 09 Sep 2012 09:35:00 -0700 Meet Helena http://blog.jpchan.com/meet-helena http://blog.jpchan.com/meet-helena
I still miss my beloved Marla Singer, but eventually I realized that the best way to honor her memory was to open my home to a cat who really needed one. 

Plus, I just plain missed having a cat around the house.

So: welcome Helena, formerly of the ASPCA, NYC Animal Care & Control, and an owner who had to give her up due to a move.

Helena's 2.5 years old, 9 pounds, and has similar coloring to Marla (I have a weakness for tuxedos) but with a personality and energy level that's very different from my former cat. 

She's pure joy to be around.

Helena was the name the ASPCA gave her but I like it, so I'll keep it. However, I'll most likely add a few other names once I decide on them. Current favorites include: Helena Bonham Catter Chan and Helena Bonbon Chan, to keep the Fight Club references going...

(Manhattan)

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4wKd92rUx1sZ J.P. Chan jpchan J.P. Chan Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:00:33 -0700 Broadway & Houston http://blog.jpchan.com/broadway-houston http://blog.jpchan.com/broadway-houston
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I'm shooting time-lapses at the busiest corner in Soho and...

- The biggest rat I've ever seen hops past me and into the veggie
stand on the corner. The rat was literally rabbit-sized. The only
witnesses were myself and two teens standing next to me. And all the
three of us could say was "shit..."

- A very scuffy-looking middle-aged guy was picking up cigarette butts
around the subway entrance and putting them in his pocket. He noticed
my camera and asked if I was shooting a "still sequence." I said,
"Yes, I'm doing a time-lapse." He then asked if I was "getting
releases" from the passerby that were in my shot. I replied that
releases weren't necessary since nobody could be personally identified
in this kind of shot. He nodded in agreement and said "I know" as he
walked off.

All this happened in just the first ten minutes here at this corner.
In a city that's always moving, it's worth taking the time to just
stop and watch every now and then. Because you might find that there's
whole 'nother city to discover.

(Broadway & Houston St, Manhattan)

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4wKd92rUx1sZ J.P. Chan jpchan J.P. Chan Sat, 18 Aug 2012 08:54:00 -0700 Off the Hook http://blog.jpchan.com/off-the-hook http://blog.jpchan.com/off-the-hook
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It's a little chunky, but I really love my Speck HandyShell iPad case. 

The ingenious hinged handle serves three purposes: a handy grip when reading on the subway, a useful kickstand when tabletop bound, and a giant glowing reminder that I AM A NERD when in the kitchen. 

(Manhattan)

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(43 St & Madison Av, Manhattan)

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4wKd92rUx1sZ J.P. Chan jpchan J.P. Chan Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:12:23 -0700 Pit Stop http://blog.jpchan.com/pit-stop-53632 http://blog.jpchan.com/pit-stop-53632
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An unexpected midday break near Astor Place was a good opportunity for
a quiet meal alone to rest and recharge.

It was also my first time eating cold ramen -- which, by the way, is awesome.

(Photo taken before my usual liberal helping of hot oil was applied.)

(Menkui-tei, 3 Av & Astor Place, Manhattan)

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4wKd92rUx1sZ J.P. Chan jpchan J.P. Chan Sat, 11 Aug 2012 11:32:36 -0700 At The Elevators http://blog.jpchan.com/at-the-elevators http://blog.jpchan.com/at-the-elevators
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How would I describe my personal style? That's easy: NYC*NERD

(Manhattan)

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4wKd92rUx1sZ J.P. Chan jpchan J.P. Chan Sun, 05 Aug 2012 17:05:09 -0700 Sudden Downpour http://blog.jpchan.com/sudden-downpour http://blog.jpchan.com/sudden-downpour
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It's no fun to get caught in it, but it's always awesome to watch
fierce rain in NYC.

(Avenue B & 11 St, Manhattan)

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I'm a city guy at heart, but after two weeks of shooting in the
beautiful Milford area, I can see myself falling in love with the
place. I say this even despite the terrifying nighttime onslaught of
insects that have left bites all over my body.

(West Harford St, Milford, PA)

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4wKd92rUx1sZ J.P. Chan jpchan J.P. Chan Sat, 23 Jun 2012 09:42:50 -0700 Objects in Mirror http://blog.jpchan.com/objects-in-mirror http://blog.jpchan.com/objects-in-mirror
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Even the parking attendant can't stop looking at my ginormous Bossypants hands.

(Manhattan)

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4wKd92rUx1sZ J.P. Chan jpchan J.P. Chan Tue, 29 May 2012 11:49:17 -0700 This View Is Free http://blog.jpchan.com/this-view-is-free http://blog.jpchan.com/this-view-is-free
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I'm surprised how many New Yorkers have never been on the Staten
Island Ferry, especially considering that it's free and super-easy to
get to.

Fortunately, I'm not one of those New Yorkers. But I feel bad for them.

(Andrew J. Barberi Ferryboat, Staten Island Ferry)

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4wKd92rUx1sZ J.P. Chan jpchan J.P. Chan Fri, 25 May 2012 17:23:24 -0700 Up in the Air http://blog.jpchan.com/up-in-the-air http://blog.jpchan.com/up-in-the-air
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I'm smiling not because I visited the top of three NYC bridges
(Verrazano-Narrows, Marine Parkway, Throgs Neck) and saw six peregrine
falcon chicks in one day.

No, I'm smiling because I survived being repeatedly dive-bombed by the
adult peregrine parents, who were rather annoyed at our presence.
Fortunately, nobody got hurt and we tried not to overstay our welcome.
Video to come.

Some days, I really love my day job.

(Throgs Neck Bridge, The Bronx)

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(MTA New York City Transit Linden Yard, Junius St, Brooklyn)

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4wKd92rUx1sZ J.P. Chan jpchan J.P. Chan Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:32:09 -0700 Night Riding http://blog.jpchan.com/night-riding http://blog.jpchan.com/night-riding
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For a clear-your-head ride, Manhattan's Hudson River bike path and
piers are hard to beat, especially at night.

(West 70 St Pier, Manhattan)

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4wKd92rUx1sZ J.P. Chan jpchan J.P. Chan Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:05:29 -0700 Security Made Easy http://blog.jpchan.com/security-made-easy http://blog.jpchan.com/security-made-easy
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When a security camera is pointed at you, it's important not to look suspicious.

(J&R Music, Park Row, Manhattan)

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(B train, Brooklyn)

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4wKd92rUx1sZ J.P. Chan jpchan J.P. Chan Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:50:55 -0700 Reduce Reuse Recycle http://blog.jpchan.com/reduce-reuse-recycle http://blog.jpchan.com/reduce-reuse-recycle
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(Bowery & Hester St, Manhattan)

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/4wKd92rUx1sZ J.P. Chan jpchan J.P. Chan Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:59:00 -0700 Final Pro Cut http://blog.jpchan.com/final-pro-cut http://blog.jpchan.com/final-pro-cut
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I was so excited about my first professional haircut in six years
(been DIY since 2006) that I forgot to smile.

BIG thanks fo the amazing Shin for the cut.

(Drawing Room, 148 Spring St, Manhattan)

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