Clarisel's Photo Place

Clarisel's Photo Place Nominated for a Blogs by Latinas Award

2012-11-01T14:13:00.000-04:00

Clarisel's Photo Place has been nominated for a Blogs by Latinas Award. I have been blogging since 2004 when I started posting photos on my flickr page. Thank you to everyone who has been following my photography. You are welcome to vote for me. I'm in the favorite photography blog category. Hugs and kisses to everyone who votes. Thank you.

@ El Desfile de la Hispanidad

2012-10-14T22:02:00.000-04:00

For Columbus Day, many Hispanics celebrate their heritage. People love to call parades colorful, but this parade really is colorful. People from different Spanish-speaking countries showcase traditional costumes. It is a celebration of Hispanic pride. Enjoy scenes from El Desfile de la Hispanidad in Manhattan.

For more images, visit my New York City photo set at flickr.

New York, NY United States (City Island) | Worldwide Photo Walk

2012-09-28T16:56:00.001-04:00

New York, NY United States (City Island) | Worldwide Photo Walk

The Bronx's own City Island is part of WWPW

2012-09-10T16:46:00.000-04:00

The Bronx's own City Island is part of Worldwide Photo Walk Day

Puerto Rico Sun: Come Celebrate Our Anniversary

2012-07-11T16:33:00.001-04:00

Puerto Rico Sun: Come Celebrate Our Anniversary

Clarisel's Photo Place is a PRSUN project.

Puerto Rico Sun: Photos from the Bronx PR Day Parade

2012-06-04T11:25:00.001-04:00

Puerto Rico Sun: Photos from the Bronx PR Day Parade

St. Patrick's Day from my lens

2012-03-18T14:45:00.001-04:00

Yesterday I took photos of my pets and the 251st St. Patrick's Day Parade on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. To view more from my "St. Patrick's Day from my lens" photo set, go to my flickr page at http://www.flickr.com/photos/clarisel/sets/72157629612212681/.

BRONX LATINO: A Sunday at the NYBG

2012-02-03T11:47:00.000-05:00

BRONX LATINO: A Sunday at the NYBG

Photos of the Caribbean Garden exhibit at the New York Botanical Garden

New York, NY United States | Worldwide Photo Walk

2011-09-07T04:25:00.000-04:00

New York, NY United States | Worldwide Photo Walk

Are you interested in being part of a photo walk at the New York Botanical Garden? Come join us Oct. 1st.

Scott Kelby Announces the Fourth Annual Worldwide Photo Walk

2011-08-31T15:01:00.001-04:00

Press release

Scott Kelby Announces the Fourth Annual Worldwide Photo Walk The Largest Global Social Event for Photographers TAMPA, FL – August 24, 2011 – On Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2, the whole world will be walking again with Scott Kelby, president of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) and #1 bestselling computer and technology book author, in his Fourth Annual Worldwide Photo Walk™ — the world’s largest global social photography event in the history of photography. This year, the Photo Walk will take place over two days in October giving more photographers from around the world a chance to participate. In 2010, more than 30,000 photographers walked in over 1,000 locations taking 6 million images in just one day. We anticipate that this year’s Photo Walk will be one of our biggest events. Local photographer Clarisel Gonzalez is helping Bronx, NY take part in this worldwide event by organizing a Photo Walk at the New York Botanical Garden, Saturday, Oct. 1. For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/3cbtnu7, where you can also sign up to participate in the Photo Walk. The Photo Walk is free and open to anyone who owns a camera. Attendees participating in the Bronx walk will need to pay the admission fee to the grounds of the New York Botanical Garden. More Photo Walk details are available at: http://worldwidephotowalk.com/ or visit the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk Facebook page. The 2011 Photo Walk is co-sponsored by Adobe. Additional sponsors include Wescott, KelbyTraining.com, NAPP, Peachpit, Mpix, Wacom, Manfrotto, onOne Software, Tamron, Tiffen and B&H. About NAPP The National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) is a dynamic trade association and the world’s leading resource for Adobe® Photoshop® and Photoshop® Lightroom® training, news, and education. An award-winning team of Photoshop and photography experts, authors, consultants, and trainers lead the association – keeping its members on the cutting edge of Photoshop, Lightroom, and photography techniques and technology. With 72,000 members in 106 countries, NAPP is the largest digital imaging and graphics association worldwide. Visit http://www.photoshopuser.com for more information. # # #

National Puerto Rican Day Parade in Photos

2011-06-13T21:44:00.002-04:00

(photos by Clarisel Gonzalez)

BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT’S OFFICE RELEASES NEW BOROUGH ECONOMIC GUIDE

2011-01-13T16:35:00.000-05:00

I'm proud to be part of this project. Some of my photos are featured in the guide. )

Check out the press release from the Bronx BP's Office:

The Office of the Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., in conjunction with the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation (BOEDC), has released a new edition of “The Bronx: An Economic Resource Guide,” a publication created to provide overall information about The Bronx and to promote business and other investment in the borough.

The guide offers an overview of the Bronx with information about its history, population, housing units, employment, education, touristic sites, and much more. The publication focuses on offering vital data and statistics that show the business potential of The Bronx.

“This stunning guide not only presents a great picture of the Bronx, it shows businesses and others interested in investing in the Bronx just how much we have to offer,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

“This guide is an important marketing initiative and a useful resource to provide information to those considering relocating to The Bronx. Every year we welcome new companies to our borough with business–friendly incentives, low-interest loans and personalized assistance. The Bronx is open and ready for business,” said Marlene Cintron, President of BOEDC.

A direct link to a pdf of “The Bronx: An Economic Resource Guide,” is available at the following link http://bronxboropres.nyc.gov/pdf/bronx-economic-guide.pdf

The Mott Haven slideATHON

2010-12-14T22:15:00.002-05:00

Tomorrow I am participating in the Mott Haven slideATHON, a showcase of Bronx artists. I will share some of my Bronx images. I selected the photos to display with the feedback of my followers of my photo page at Facebook.

The slideATHON will be at the Bruckner Bar & Grill in the Bronx. Admission is free.

For more information about the show, go to http://motthavenartschool.com.

Hope to see you there.

Visit me at flickr

2010-11-27T14:04:00.003-05:00

Visit my page at flickr to see what I have been up to lately.

View my NYC Marathon, Halloween and Thanksgiving photo sets.

Thanks.

Scenes from the 'Bronx Blogger Fiesta: A Community Mixer' on Aug. 31st

2010-09-01T21:39:00.001-04:00

www.flickr.com

clarisel's Bronx Blogger Fiesta: A Community Mixer photoset

Bronx, NY United States | Worldwide Photo Walk

2010-07-18T12:55:00.000-04:00

New York, NY United States | Worldwide Photo Walk

I'm leading a photo walk at Orchard Beach, the Bronx, next Saturday. Click on link for more info.

Scott Kelby Hosts Third Annual Worldwide Photo Walk

2010-07-13T12:12:00.000-04:00

Event Hailed as the Largest Global Social Event for Photographers

TAMPA, FL – On Saturday, July 24, 2010, the whole world will be walking again with Scott Kelby, president of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) and #1 bestselling computer and technology book author, in the Third Annual Worldwide Photo Walk™.

Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photo Walk is the world’s largest global social photography event in the history of photography itself. It takes place on the same day around the world where photographers of all walks of life and skill levels gather together, usually in downtown areas to socialize, learn new tips from each other, and explore their corner of the world through photography.

“In 2008, we had 241 walks,” said Scott Kelby, founder of NAPP, editor-in-chief of Photoshop User magazine, and president of Kelby Media Group. “Last year, we had over 900 walks with over 32,000 photographers participating. We did the math… your average photographer will take upwards of 300 photos during a photo walk. That means that nearly 10 million pictures were taken in that one single day that may never had happened otherwise. I think that’s pretty cool and we all can’t wait to see what happens this year.”

There is no fee to participate but pre-registration is required. Just go to the Worldwide Photo Walk site, find a walk near you, and join in on the fun. If there is no Photo Walk in your area feel free to register to lead a walk of your own.

Anyone can participate too. All you need is a camera. It doesn’t even matter what kind of camera either. People have showed up with disposables in the past, had a blast, and left with a new appreciation for photography.

Kelby credits the success and popularity of the event to the social aspect of photography the world over. “Photography is usually viewed as a solitary activity, but the truth of the matter is that people love to shoot together, compare notes and just have fun with photography,” said Kelby. “The Worldwide Photo Walk is a social phenomenon. I’ve had group leaders contact me to tell me that they’ve turned their walk into a monthly event. Other people tell me that they’ve made friends at the very first Photo Walk that they’ve kept to this day. It’s the joy of shooting with friends, new and old that makes this event so special.”

The social aspect of this event has also transcended into the online world of social networks as well. Participants in the Worldwide Photo Walk post updates to Twitter before, during and after the event under the #WWPW hash tag, they share their pictures on Flickr (view pictures from last year’s Flickr group), and get updates from NAPP via its Facebook page.

In addition to enjoying a day of photography with other like-minded individuals, participants may also be eligible to win prizes from the Worldwide Photo Walk’s sponsors if their photo is chosen as the best photo of the day by their walk leader. Each winning walk photo is then entered into a global competition where Scott Kelby picks the single “best photo” of the event along with 10 runners-up. Full details are available at: http://worldwidephotowalk.com/

Scott Kelby’s Third Annual Worldwide Photo Walk is sponsored by NAPP, Adobe, Adorama, Peachpit, Mpix, Wacom, and Kelby Training.
About NAPP
The National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) is a dynamic trade association and the world’s leading resource for AdobeÆ PhotoshopÆ, PhotoshopÆ LightroomÆ, and photography training, news, and education. An award-winning team of Photoshop and photography experts, authors, consultants, and trainers lead the association – keeping its members on the cutting edge of Photoshop, Lightroom, and photography techniques and technology. With more than 71,000 members in 106 countries, NAPP is the largest digital imaging and graphics association worldwide. Visit http://www.photoshopuser.com for more information.

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source: press release

PRSUN's table @ the FastTrac Spring Business Expo

2010-05-02T09:44:00.000-04:00

Find more photos like this on Puerto Rico Sun Communications

Studio visit at P.S.1

2010-02-16T16:00:00.001-05:00

Come visit my new online gallery at P.S.1.

P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center is a Museum of Modern Art affiliate.

My official photo site

2009-11-25T12:39:00.000-05:00

Hi friends, you are invited to visit my official photo site at http://clarisel.com and sign up for my newsletter or just leave a note in my guestbook.

My upcoming event is a photo display at Coqui Mexico, a fusion shop in the South Bronx. This Latino-owned shop is celebrating its first anniversary with its holiday bash. You are invited.

Go to my calendar at my official site for details.

LLADRÓ Celebrates Puerto Rican Day with launch of Our Lady of Providence

2009-11-11T16:06:00.002-05:00

As a photographer, one of my favorite subjects to shoot are religious icons. The Virgin Mary is on top of my list. Our Lady of Providence, the patroness of Puerto Rico, is, of course, one of my favorite images to photograph. Actually, I have introduced several people in New York City to Our Lady of Providence through my photography. One of my most popular photographs is an image I shot of Our Lady of Providence at St. Jerome's Church in the South Bronx, and one of my photos will be published in an upcoming religious book (TBA) and is currently on display at an art exhibit at the Bronx Blue Bedroom Project in the Bronx.
As you could imagine, I was so happy to learn that Lladró will launch a sculpture in her likeness at an event in New York City during Puerto Rican Heritage Month. I hope to be there.

Here's the press release:

Lladró, the world renowned Spanish producer of exquisite porcelain works of art, will launch a sculpture in tribute to the patroness of Puerto Rico, Our Lady of Divine Providence, at its boutique in New York City on November 19. The unveiling coincides with Puerto Rico’s celebration of Discovery Day.

The Spanish company honors Puerto Rican traditions and culture with this faithful depiction of the image of the Virgin with the Christ Child in her lap. Ángeles Lladró, member of the Lladró Board of Directors and daughter of one of the three founding brothers, explains that the company decided to create this sculpture during her last visit to Puerto Rico.

“I was so enthralled by the open nature of its people, very similar to the Spanish character in so many ways, and their appreciation of our brand, that we thought of making a piece to show our gratitude,” she says. “This faithful depiction of the image of Our Lady of Divine Providence is our best way to honor the Puerto Rican culture, tradition and religious devotion. It is a very touching scene, in line with other Lladró maternities, and I loved it right from the beginning.”

With this magnificent porcelain depiction of the Virgin, Lladró not only pays tribute to the people of Puerto Rico, but also celebrates two rich cultures united by the same roots.

Created in glazed porcelain and decorated with Lladró’s traditional spectrum of colors, the piece is noteworthy for its size, 16 1/2" x 7", considerably larger than other Lladró Virgins. The combination of white and blue, the colors symbolizing the purity of the Madonna, with ocher tones, further reinforce the splendor of an image venerated mainly by the order of the Servants of Mary.

The Latin phrase on the porcelain base, "Tu honorificentia populi nostril," or "You are the glory of our people," is taken from Tota Pulchra Es, the 4th century anonymous “canto” that includes texts dedicated to the Virgin from biblical books.

Worship of Our Lady of Divine Providence originated in Italy in the 13th century. It was a very popular devotion that later passed to Spain, where a shrine was built in her honor in Tarragona, Catalonia. When Gil Esteve Tomas, a Catalan priest, was appointed bishop of Puerto Rico in the mid 19th century, he brought this devotion with him to the island. In a decree signed in 1969, Pope Paul VI declared Our Lady Mother of Divine Providence as the patroness of the island of Puerto Rico.
During the reception, the sculptor of the piece, don Nacho Aliena, will demonstrate the techniques that he employs in executing his work. He will be available to answer questions about the design of the Virgin of Divine Providence.

The suggested retail price is $1,500. Lladró will donate 10% of all sales during the New York City celebration to the Puerto Rican Family Institute (PRFI), a non-profit organization responding to the needs of the growing Latino population both on the U.S mainland and in Puerto Rico since 1960.

“We are so proud to join with Lladró in launching this Virgin,” says María Elena Girone, President and CEO of the PRFI. “The Virgin not only symbolizes devotion and faith in Puerto Rico, but also reminds us of our mission to help the needy, the essence of our organization.”

About Lladró
Lladró was established by the brothers Juan, José and Vicente Lladró in 1953, and has a presence in more than 120 countries. Lladró has proprietary shops in the most important commercial centers in the world: London, New York, Beverly Hills, Singapore, Hong Kong, Moscow, Tokyo, Miami, Las Vegas, Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia, where the company is headquartered. For further information on Lladró visit www.lladro.com.

About the Puerto Rican Family Institute
The Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc. (PRFI) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen the functioning and self-sufficiency of diverse marginalized communities, and to prevent the disintegration of families. It is a humanitarian services agency that promotes programs dealing with families, provides cultural services to children, youth, adults and families, and that respects all races, cultures and personal identities. The identify and community of each individual, independently of how they define themselves, serve as the foundation for the cultural services offered by the Institute. The principal services include psychological care, preventive care, education, mental health, care for AIDS sufferers, case management programs, home care, crisis intervention, and Head Start. PRFI operates about 48 programs throughout New York, Jersey City, New Jersey and Puerto Rico.

(NOTE: I was having problems with Blogger and hope to upload the image of the sculpture soon.)

source: CapitalWirePR press release

To view some of my photos, visit my "Our Lady" photo set at http://flickr.com/photos/clarisel.

More than 60 artists featuring at the Bronx Blue Bedroom Pre-Holiday Art Sale

2009-11-03T08:46:00.001-05:00

Many new and familiar faces stopped by BBBP this month to share their artwork with us and with you, totaling more than 60 artists…

Andrea ARROYO ║ ANITA ║ Annalisa IADICICCO ║ Anthony TREMBLAY ║ BARA Æ ║ Blanka AMEZKUA ║ Catherine KUNKEMUELLER ║ Chinitas YON ║ Chris BORS ║ Christine GEDEON ║ Christopher KUHL ║ Clarisel GONZALEZ ║ Concetta PREVITTE ║ David HUMPHREY ║ Elena “Mamarazzi” MARRERO ║ Elliot TOOLEY ║ Emcee C.M. MASTER OF NONE ║ Emily STEDMAN ║ Esperanza CORTÉS ║ Fanny ALLIÉ ║ Fanny ALEXANDROPOULOS ║ Felipe GALINDO ║ Francisco ALVARADO-JUÁREZ ║ Francisco OSORIO ║ Gabriela ALVA CAL Y MAYOR ║ Hatuey RAMOS FERMÍN ║ Heather SAUNDERS ║ Jeanne VERDOUX ║ Jessica LAGUNAS ║ John AHEARN ║ Johnathan NEAL ║ Jorge ROJAS ║ Juanita LANZÓ ║ Julien GARDAIR ║ Keliy ANDERSON-STALEY ║ Ketta IOANNIDOU ║ Laura NAPIER ║ Lina PUERTA ║ Linda CUNNINGHAM ║ Liza KAHANE ║ Mariano CINAT ║ Luis D. ROSADO ║ Mario VIÑAS ║ Maryana OLIYNKYK ║ Mary Joy SCOTT ║ Matthew BURCAW ║ Melissa A. CALDERÓN ║ MICHAEL ║ Nancy BENIGNUS ║ Nathalie TROVATO ║ OLEK ║ Philippe AVILA ║ Raul HOFER TORRES ║ Renzo ORTEGA ║ Roni MOCAN ║ SALIAS ║ Saroska CONDE ║ Sol ARAMENDI ║ Sujin LEE ║ Tommy MINTZ ║ Tyko KIHLSTEDT ║ Valérie HALLIER ║ Vince CONTARINO ║ Vittorio OTTAVIANI ║ Will CORWIN ║ Willie WEABER-BEY ║

all to be part of this month’s art sale and celebration at the Bronx Blue Bedroom Project. We announced it as a PRE-HOLIDAY ART SALE but in reality, it has been the coming together of a wide array of styles that now adorn not only the blue bedroom but also the living room and hallway. So we hope that you will allow yourself to be surprised, captivated and hopefully enchanted by the work of these artists. Art price range is $100-500, but a handful of artists decided to differ. In the spirit of the Bronx Blue Bedroom Project all proceeds go directly to the artists.

Dates to keep in mind…

Opening for PRE-HOLIDAY ART SALE!
Saturday November 7th from 12-8pm

Live music from 4-6pm…

Suggested but not required: bring a treat or drink to share with us during the opening…

Also,

BBBP Bronx Culture Trolley Stops…

Hop on the trolley and enjoy attractions at some of the hottest cultural spots along the lower Grand Concourse on

Wednesday November 4th
5:30-8:00
&
Saturday November 21st
12-6pm

For more information:
http://www.bronxarts.org/MonthlyVenuePage.asp

To accommodate the sale, please note that BBBP will be open on Fridays and Saturdays from 12-6, other days by appointment only.

For more information on the Bronx Blue Bedroom Project, go to http://www.bronxbbp.com.

source: Bronx Blue Bedroom Project

Bronx trolley and art

2009-10-29T00:04:00.000-04:00

Two of my photos will be on display as part of the Bronx Blue Bedroom's Pre-Holiday Sale & Exhibition. The opening reception is Nov. 7th and the exhibit runs until the end of the month. The Bronx Culture Trolley rolls again Nov. 4th and the Bronx Blue Bedroom is one of the stops. Go to www.bronxarts.org for more information.

NYC Collective photo workshop

2009-10-24T22:59:00.000-04:00

The NYC Collective of the Puerto Rican Photographic Society and Hope Community are sponsoring a photo workshop and photo critique session in East Harlem on Nov. 7th for emerging and professional photographers. The event is free, but space is limited. There are only a few slots available. Deadline to register is Oct. 30.

The photo workshop's lineup: New York Times' journalist David Gonzalez and photojournalist Angel Franco and photojournalist Ricky Flores of the Journal News in upstate New York.

To register, http://www.eventbrite.com/event/439470468

Join me at 2nd Annual Latin Heritage Celebration

2009-10-15T00:28:00.000-04:00

Friday, October 16
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m....
Manhattan

This year’s talent showcase will include Maria Cangiano, who will perform tango music from Argentina; Caña y Cadencia, a Spanish Flamenco group; St. Mary’s Second Generation youth salsa dancers; and the teenage salsa/merengue/bachata band, De la Isla! Latin restaurant Sofrito will be serving samplings of their fine Puerto Rican cuisine.

The event is free and open to the public.

The celebration is part of a series of events held at the East 54 Street Center spot lighting cultural, history, community, recreation, and fitness.

Location: Recreation Center Fifty-Four: East 54 St Recreation Center (348 East 54 Street), Manhattan

(I will be displaying some of my Puerto Rican-themed images. Elizabeth Valentin, another artist, is also exhibiting some of her work.)