Through My Third Eye...

Marvelous Marley Surviving The Heat (July 6, 2012)

noreply@blogger.com (Hernan Hernandez) — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:14:00 +0000

Marvelous Marley Surviving The Heat (July 6, 2012), originally uploaded by Hernan Hernandez.

Breakfast @ Hernan's (July 6, 2012)

noreply@blogger.com (Hernan Hernandez) — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:14:00 +0000

Breakfast @ Hernan's (July 6, 2012), originally uploaded by Hernan Hernandez.

Thor Comes To Town! Lightning above Midtown Manhattan (July 27, 2012)

noreply@blogger.com (Hernan Hernandez) — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:13:00 +0000

Thor Comes To Town! Lightning above Midtown Manhattan (July 27, 2012), originally uploaded by Hernan Hernandez.

Robert Plant @ The Beacon (January 29, 2011) #2

noreply@blogger.com (Hernan Hernandez) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:58:00 +0000

Robert Plant @ The Beacon (January 29, 2011) #2, originally uploaded by Hernan Hernandez.

Robert Plant @ The Beacon (January 29, 2011) #3

noreply@blogger.com (Hernan Hernandez) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:58:00 +0000

Robert Plant @ The Beacon (January 29, 2011) #3, originally uploaded by Hernan Hernandez.

The Tail End (Gulf of Maine, October 10, 2010)

noreply@blogger.com (Hernan Hernandez) — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 05:58:00 +0000

The Tail End (Gulf of Maine, October 10, 2010), originally uploaded by Hernan Hernandez.

Towers & Stacks (NYC, October 2009)

noreply@blogger.com (Hernan Hernandez) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:57:00 +0000

Towers & Stacks (NYC, October 2009), originally uploaded by Hernan Hernandez.

Empire State Candy (NYC, November 2009)

noreply@blogger.com (Hernan Hernandez) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:57:00 +0000

Empire State Candy (NYC, November 2009), originally uploaded by Hernan Hernandez.

Kayaks Under Bridges (NYC, October 2009)

noreply@blogger.com (Hernan Hernandez) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:24:00 +0000

Kayaks Under Bridges (NYC, October 2009), originally uploaded by Hernan Hernandez.

Midtown Lightning (NYC, March 2009)

noreply@blogger.com (Hernan Hernandez) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:54:00 +0000

Midtown Lightning (NYC, March 2009), originally uploaded by Hernan Hernandez.

This is a new edit of a photo I've posted before. It is available as an 8X10 print.

This photo was taken from my balcony during an early Spring thunderstorm. I've captured lightning before -- but never anything like this.

Smoking Zombie Youth (NYC, August 2009)

noreply@blogger.com (Hernan Hernandez) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:54:00 +0000

Smoking Zombie Youth (NYC, August 2009), originally uploaded by Hernan Hernandez.

A young woman puffs away while perfectly aligning herself with the column behind her for this colorful photo. Thanks!

Gorilla's Foot, Bronx Zoo (NYC, July 2009)

noreply@blogger.com (Hernan Hernandez) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:53:00 +0000

Gorilla's Foot, Bronx Zoo (NYC, July 2009), originally uploaded by Hernan Hernandez.

I'd like to shake that foot... and keep my arm. Almost human... don't you think?

A Bird & The Setting Sun (Martha's Vineyard, August 2009)

noreply@blogger.com (Hernan Hernandez) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:53:00 +0000

A Bird & The Setting Sun (Martha's Vineyard, August 2009), originally uploaded by Hernan Hernandez.

This is a re-post - I've cleaned up the image a bit. The original image processing overwhelmed Photoshop and the result was a pronounced, unnatural, bright red corona on the sun along with some leaking of the intense orange and reds onto the bird itself. A bit of work and it's all fixed now -- restored to what my eyes actually saw.

A bird settles in on his perch to view the stunning sunset on Martha's Vineyard. The beach is just yards away to the right. Don't be fooled by the 2nd bird, just below and to the right of the perched bird. Although it looks like a predator bird carrying off a fish, it is actually just a wind directional on top of the house. Gotcha!

... And yes, I was in the right place at the right time... but I saw the shot coming in advance, set up for it, calibrated and waited. I'm glad I did.

Proud Bird (NYC, August 2008)

noreply@blogger.com (Hernan Hernandez) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:52:00 +0000

Proud Bird (NYC, August 2008), originally uploaded by Hernan Hernandez.

For some reason, this is one of my most popular animal photographs. I'm not sure why that is -- as I believe that I have far better animal photos posted on Flickr (including photos of other peacocks and birds). None-the-less, thank you!

... And so I've decided to re-post this photo, but in this case, I've faded the background so that the peacock can stand out more clearly (no other retouching was done).

This proud bird was spotted in 2008 at the Central Park Children's Zoo in New York City.

Again, thank you all for liking this photo, for your encouragement and your support!

Cowdy Pardner! (Connecticut, October 2009)

noreply@blogger.com (Hernan Hernandez) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:52:00 +0000

Cowdy Pardner! (Connecticut, October 2009), originally uploaded by Hernan Hernandez.

Peacock's Head (NYC, July 2009)

noreply@blogger.com (Hernan Hernandez) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:52:00 +0000

Peacock's Head (NYC, July 2009), originally uploaded by Hernan Hernandez.

Here is a re-post of my favorite peacock photo. Can you feel him???

This shot was taken at the NY Bronx Zoo.

A Little Lion Under Covers (November, 2006)

noreply@blogger.com (Hernan Hernandez) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:52:00 +0000

A Little Lion Under Covers (November, 2006), originally uploaded by Hernan Hernandez.

Homeless 2009 (NYC, February 2009)

noreply@blogger.com (Hernan Hernandez) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:46:00 +0000

Homeless 2009 (NYC, February 2009), originally uploaded by Hernan Hernandez.

And I don't know a soul who's not been battered
I don't have a friend who feels at ease
I don't know a dream that's not been shattered
or driven to its knees
But it's all right, it's all right
We've lived so well so long
Still, when I think of the road
we're traveling on
I wonder what went wrong
I can't help it, I wonder what went wrong

-- Paul Simon

Can you recommend better lyrics for these four photos of the homeless? If so, make a recommendation and if I agree, I'll replace them.

Homeless 2008 (NYC, May 2008)

noreply@blogger.com (Hernan Hernandez) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:46:00 +0000

Homeless 2008 (NYC, May 2008), originally uploaded by Hernan Hernandez.

Until you've seen this trash can dream come true
You stand at the edge while people run you through
And I thank the lord there's people out there like you
I thank the lord there's people out there like you

While Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters
Sons of bankers, sons of lawyers
Turn around and say good morning to the night
For unless they see the sky
But they can't and that is why
They know not if it's dark outside or light

-- Bernie Taupin & Elton John

Homeless 2007 (NYC, July 2007)

noreply@blogger.com (Hernan Hernandez) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:46:00 +0000

Homeless 2007 (NYC, July 2007), originally uploaded by Hernan Hernandez.

Even Flow...
Thoughts arrive like butterflies
Oh, he don't know so he chases them away, yeah
Ah, someday yet he'll begin his life again, yeah
Oh, whispering hands gently lead him away

-- Pearl Jam

Homeless 2006 (NYC, January 2006)

noreply@blogger.com (Hernan Hernandez) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:45:00 +0000

Homeless 2006 (NYC, January 2006), originally uploaded by Hernan Hernandez.

Day after day alone on the hill,
The man with the foolish grin is keeping perfectly still,
But nobody wants to know him,
They can see that he's just a fool,
And he never gives an answer,
But the fool on the hill
Sees the sun going down,
And the eyes in his head,
See the world spinning around.

Well on his way his head in a cloud,
The man of a thousand voices talking percetly loud
But nobody ever hears him,
Or the sound he appears to make,
And he never seems to notice,
But the fool on the hill . . .
Nobody seems to like him
They can tell what he wants to do.
And he never shows his feelings,
But the fool on the hill . . .

-- McCartney & Lennon

Can you recommend better lyrics for these four photos of the homeless? If so, make a recommendation and if I agree, I'll replace them.

Less Than Thrilled (NYC, November 2009)

noreply@blogger.com (Hernan Hernandez) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:45:00 +0000

Less Than Thrilled (NYC, November 2009), originally uploaded by Hernan Hernandez.

Empire State Blue 2009 (NYC, December 2009)

noreply@blogger.com (Hernan Hernandez) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:34:00 +0000

Empire State Blue 2009 (NYC, December 2009), originally uploaded by Hernan Hernandez.

"Dad, Can I Have Your Mustache?" (NYC, November 2009)

noreply@blogger.com (Hernan Hernandez) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:33:00 +0000

"Dad, Can I Have Your Mustache?" (NYC, November 2009), originally uploaded by Hernan Hernandez.

Pink Automat (NYC, April 2007)

noreply@blogger.com (Hernan Hernandez) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:25:00 +0000

Pink Automat (NYC, April 2007), originally uploaded by Hernan Hernandez.

This pink automat is a New Addition to St. Mark's Place (8th Street) in Manhattan. Sadly, while the Automat is still there (Yay!) and while it still features Pink... they have way toned down the pink (boo!).

The Automat use to be popular in NYC from at least the WWII period into the early 70s. I used to eat at the famous Horn & Hardart's Automat on East 42nd St., with my dad. However, that and all other old-school Automats are long-gone. This is the first automat to open in New York in a very long time.