Babel Tales NYC photo series

Danish photographer Peter Funch stakes New York City street corners out for two weeks at a time, taking pictures of passersby from the very same spot. But what he does next may be even more labor-intensive.

For his “Babel Tales” photo series, Funch picked dozens of the same types of pedestrians — smokers, cell-phone gabbers, hospital-scrubs wearers, yawners — and Photoshopped them into the same frames. In one photo, Times Square shutterbugs turn into a swarm of paparazzi. In another, an ocean of kids seems to wash over the city. Funch has even created a New York where everyone carries flowers. Now, wouldn’t that be a nice city to live in?

Sunny Sunday at Coney Island

Taking in the view from the boardwalk after a nice bike ride.

Another Great Night at the Ukulele Mansion

Last night had it all...good friends, good music, and a great dinner. Thanks to Rick for bringing the vittles, and to Rush for hosting yet another great gathering. See more photos here.


The dinner.


The music...this time courtesy of Declan.


The host...jamming out.


Anna, Masha and Nova jazz up the joint.

Up on the Roof at 173 Bleecker Street

Site of future barbecues and urban relaxing.

Today's Photos

Though it rained most of the day in Manhattan the sun did emerge late in the day. These photos were taken from a pier in the Hudson river.


Sun shining on Manhattan



The view across the Hudson