Life is interesting.  We have all experienced pain and suffering.  I would just like to take a minute to thank those on the front lines helping us deal with our pain and suffering.  

These individuals get a call and are immediately on their way to solve problems.  This was the sight in front of my house a while back. It is a sight everyone dreads. It's the message not just in the picture that I would like to share but also that which could not fit: two fire trucks and a medical helicopter that came to help the neighbor. Sometimes they work miracles and others; they are just fighting an uphill battle.  This was one particular battle that was just too steep despite the heroic efforts.

There are others on the front lines of a different nature, whom I would also like to thank.  Also, they are asked to solve problems.  They are given a lot of equipment to fulfill their task. They serve to protect our freedoms.  They are commanded to inflict pain and suffering. Sometimes they lose a  fight but still win the war.

So a big thank you to those who fight on the front lines in our cities, towns and foreign lands witnessing pain and suffering that I can not comprehend but do so that we can have the freedoms we cherish.  Thank you!

Table top & ahhhh a place to set
Hmmmm.....
Bad Boys

Structures:
1 2 3 4

The Cars!  8  
6,8,45
22, 43
43 action
20
Especially for MudMistress
20 going to the garage after hitting the wall!

 This is "Campers Cove" in Alpena Mi.DESCRIPTION_HERE Although I enjoy camping I also enjoy staying home and taking in the view off my deck.DESCRIPTION_HERE Sometimes I go into town and pass Grand Traverse BayDESCRIPTION_HERE On a rainy, cold day you would not want to step in thisDESCRIPTION_HEREor your feet would get wet. I am glad I live the simple life or I might have ended up like this.DESCRIPTION_HERE

My lunch hour on Thursday, 2/2/6, 34th Street and 7th Avenue in the city.

Hot dog quarantine
It's been a long time since I had a dirty water dog, a tube steak.  I prefer my medicine at Nathans. The person in the green quarantine suit is handing out advertisements for a new internet company.

Sensor overload leads to indifference
These people are protesting the torture of Chinese people.  The photo was taken in front of Madison Square Garden.  I asked if it was ok to take the photo and the woman with the baton posed for the photo.  The protestors are at several sites around the city.

Meditation helps
Right next to the torture exhibit is the meditation exhibit.

Abbey road
The city just installed new middle of the block cross walks on 34th Street

Bridge of Sighs
Several of these bridges between buildings can be seen throughout the city.  The green is tin corrosion.

Emergency
An Emergency Services truck stationed outside of Penn Station on the alert for terrorist attack.  The truck is headquartered in Harlem, several miles to the north of this location.

911 memorial
Just about all the fire trucks and emergency service trucks carry a memorial to 911.

B train at Sheephead Bay, Brooklyn
This is where I transfer to the Q train on my way home.  The subways in Brooklyn and the Bronx run above ground on elevated tracks (The El).

Hello Everyone,

It's been a while since I posted anything new, so here's a few random shots I took over the last few weeks.  Things have been so hectic that I barely have time to do any photography anymore.

Police Officer - He kind of looks like he's doing the hokey pokey
Yellow Flower - Makes a nice desktop wallpaper
Rosary - I'm not a religious man, but I think some rosaries are great for photographing

Enjoy,
-Wes

Just like to state up front that this is not me photo so I guess I can't win the prize if AnyMoose Hero pees his pants laughing.

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