Inspired by the medical library of her father and the influence of her mother's Ikebana growing up, Ayaka creates a style of jewelry that's a fascinating distillation and abstraction of nature.

The Sun was shining, the girls were winin', and everybody seemed to be having a great day on Eastern Parkway at the 43rd Annual West Indian Labor Day Parade.

I describe my experience at the parade, and get a bit technical in my use and description of the sunny 16 rule of photography.

  It now marks one year on the calendar since last year's Mermaid Parade. This time, I DO have that 85mm f1.8 lens that I wished I had last year. That AND a new Camera body. I'll be rocking the Canon 60D for its first tour of duty during the parade. The forecast

Just a photo account of my stroll in the Brooklyn Botanical Garden on a much quieter day, after the Sakura festival.