Author Archives: ellenbrenna

North and East Again

There are no boats running up the river, into the harbor, or out into the ocean this time of year. There may be snow and I don’t even have a proper pair of gloves. Despite this I am looking forward … Continue reading

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Tram and Bridge Crowded by Trees

Tram and Bridge Crowded by Trees Continue reading

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Buffalo City Hall

Buffalo City Hall Continue reading

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Interior finishes of a demolished low-rise building visible on the side of a high-rise

Interior finishes of a demolished low-rise building visible on the side of a high-rise Continue reading

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Old Bethpage Village Restoration

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Piglet in the Pasture at Stone Barns

We took a road trip north of the city to do schoolwork and mess about outside with a quick tour of Stone Barns Center for Agriculture. It was fascinating but since then I have been wondering about organic agriculture as … Continue reading

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Elliott Erwitt's strange and sublime city photos (via Ephemeral New York)

Paris-born photographer and filmmaker Elliott Erwitt has captured scenes all over the world. But his New York photos, dating from the 1940s to the 2000s, come off as especially poetic, showcasing the pathos and isolation inherent in modern city life. … Continue reading

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Escape 3

If you hid here during a game of Ghosts in the Graveyard, Manhunt, Freeze Tag or Hide-And-Go-Seek you would be easily found. If you hid here to dig in the dirt by yourself, stay out of the sun or avoid … Continue reading

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Flowers Wilted and Dried Out in the Heat

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Lighthouse in a Haze

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