Posted in Blogfinger contest, tagged Blogfinger name that town contest, own on June 9, 2017| 4 Comments »
Bradley’s gazebo glows in the light of dusk. When I first saw it from my car, it looked unreal–like a painting. Paul Goldfinger photo. June 8, 2017. ©
JIMMY BUFFETT:
“Watching the sun bake
“All of those tourists covered with oil
“Wasting away again in Margaritaville
“Is there a woman to blame?”
Posted in Blogfinger contest, Blogfinger feature article, Blogfinger guest reporter, Blogfinger Presents, tagged Kenny Vance new album, Yard sale stories on May 14, 2017| 1 Comment »
Two generations join the town-Wide Yard Sale on Heck Avenue in Ocean Grove. Paul Goldfinger photo ©
By Paul @Blogfinger: (I disqualify myself from winning a prize)
I had purchased a new Garmin GPS, so I placed my old one out on a table at our yard sale—- marked $10.00. A man came by and spent about 15 minutes studying it carefully.
Man: Does this GPS have night-time lighting and does it work?
Me: Yes
Man: How old is it?
Me: About 3 years.
Man: It’s too much money.
Me: (feeling charitable:) OK $5.00
Man (taking out his wallet and staring into it) I don’t have $5.00
Me: You can have it for free.
Man: No, I don’t want it. I want one with all the latest features.
Me: Sorry, but you need a new one for that.
Man: Walks away.
KENNY VANCE from his new album. Kenny—We miss you in Ocean Grove: —–PG
Posted in Blogfinger contest, Blogfinger Presents, Florida connection on Blogfinger, Florida photography, tagged Searching on Blogfinger on April 26, 2017| 8 Comments »
Boynton Beach still-life. By Paul Goldfinger. March, 2017. © You will have to click and enlarge.
I generally don’t like to photograph trees or other still lifes. But this photograph taken at a nature preserve in Boynton Beach, Florida (east coast) is not about the trees.
You can win a genuine Paul Goldfinger (me!) black and white signed photograph mounted on mat board and ready to sit on a shelf in your house. No frame is needed or desired. It is an objet d’art, if I say so myself, which I do now. Be the first to identify the creature in the tree.
And while you are searching, start the music (below) to add a soundtrack to your quest.
THE COASTERS:
We have a winner. 5 Blogfinger readers spotted the little owl, but Lee Morgan was first. We also saw an owl family, Mom, Pop and 2 kids, but I didn’t get that photo. The kids got wet and dried themselves with a towl.
Posted in Blogfinger contest, Blogfinger Presents, tagged Shadberry tree in Ocean Grove on April 21, 2017| 19 Comments »
This Shadberry tree is currently in full bloom in Firemans Park. It has white blossoms and goes by several names (below.) Blogfinger photo 4/20/17 © Click for details.
MEL TORME ” Mountain Greenery”
This tree is very durable. It is found in New York City where it survives despite the urban adversity. The “Serviceberry tree or Amelanchier, or Juneberry” was named for the early spring mating run of shad fish up the Delaware River from the sea. In Lambertville they have a Shad Festival. As the Shad swim north, the fisherman haul them in.
Our OG Shadberry tree was planted by neighbors who live around the park. Some people call it the robin of trees because their bloom signals the start of spring. Later the berries will appear.
Posted in Blogfinger contest, Blogfinger Presents, tagged Name that vegetable contest on Blogfinger on October 25, 2016| 9 Comments »
This vegetable sits in a bed of cranberries at Delicious Orchards in Colts Neck on Rt 34, off rt 18. I placed the mysterious black creature there, and yes, I have eaten it many times—always raw. Blogfinger photo ©
Delicious Orchards has an amazing selection of produce along with fabulous baked goods (espec. their famous pies,) coffee, chocolates, soups, and first class meats and fish. In some cases their prices are better than Wegmans, as with scallions: one bunch for $1.29 at Wegmans; two bunches for $1.25 at D.O. But the green beans were much more expensive at D.O.
The first reader who correctly identifies the vegetable above wins a signed black and white print by me. These prints are mounted on an art board and can be displayed without a frame—just sit it on a shelf. A selection of these prints is available for sale. Contact me if interested for more information.
Paul Goldfinger, Editor @Blogfinger.
AIMEE MANN from Season II of the HBO series Girls. “How Am I Different?”
Posted in Blogfinger contest, Blogfinger Presents, Jersey Shore gallery, Photograph by Paul Goldfinger, Photography at The Jersey Shore, tagged Blogfinger Jersey Shore Gallery on May 27, 2016| 3 Comments »
Sandy Hook. Paul Goldfinger photograph. Jersey Shore. 2015. © Click on image to see the Road runners roasting on the roaring fire.
Frances correctly guessed the location, and she will win the prize.
BILLY JOEL
Posted in Blogfinger contest, tagged Blogfinger contesr on April 16, 2016| 6 Comments »
Hollywood Cemetery Richmond, Virginia overlooks the James River and is in a historic neighborhood adjacent to the VCU campus. It reminds one of Central Park with rolling hills and vales. Paul Goldfinger photo. 4/15/16 ©
By Paul Goldfinger, Editor @Blogfinger.
We visited the grave of President John Tyler (1790-1862). He was a Whig and was elected Vice President in 1840 with William Henry Harrison, President. But Harrison died after spending only one month in office, and Tyler was the first President to succeed to the office from the VP spot. Tyler had the dubious distinction of making everybody, including his own party, mad at him, particularly over his support for the southern states.
His best achievement was to annex Texas. He was a Virginian and a life long politician whose last office was as a member of the CSA House of Representatives. He was married twice and had 15 children, so it seems he took some time off from the oval office.
Tyler is buried in Richmond, Virginia, at the glorious cemetery known as Hollywood (for the Holly trees). It is a marvelous place to visit, and Tyler is found in the Presidents Circle, a fine spot way up overlooking the James River. He is buried with his second wife and his daughter Julia who passed at the age of 20. A small confederate flag is stuck into the ground at his site. His nearby neighbor is President James Monroe whose monument is undergoing some renovation.
The Hollywood Cemetery contains a special section for 28 Confederate generals, and another area for several thousand enlisted men many of whom died at Gettysburg. You can imagine the task of bringing those bodies back to Richmond. Jefferson Davis is also there in a place of honor.
The property is huge and quite gorgeous now with cherry blossoms all around. Students from VCU are nearby for jogging, hiking, and socializing .
Photo by Paul Goldfinger. ©
FOO FIGHTERS and NORA JONES: “Virginia Moon.”
Posted in Blogfinger contest, Blogfinger Presents on February 15, 2016| 22 Comments »
This little piggy went to market. This little piggy stayed home.
Winner of the caption contest is Seaview Gal. Congratulations for not sending me another smelly feet entry. Email me with your name and address and I will deliver your prize. Thanks to all those fine entries. —-PG
FRANK SINATRA AND COUNT BASIE:
FATS WALLER:
Posted in Blogfinger contest, Photograph by Paul Goldfinger, Photographic Gallery: New Jersey, Photography: Jersey Shore Gallery, tagged Blogfinger name that town contest on February 8, 2016| 10 Comments »
The First United Methodist Church (1886) at the corner of Lareine and Madison Avenues in Bradley Beach. There is no sign outside. Paul Goldfinger photograph. October, 2015. © The wing shown below is visible along the right edge of the building.
This is a wing of the church on Madison Avenue. We don’t know what its function is, but now you almost know the rest of the story. Paul Goldfinger photos. 2015 ©
This is James Bradley, the founder of Asbury Park, who was also a pioneer in OG and Bradley Beach. Paul Goldfinger photo Feb 7, 2016. This is at the foot of Sunset Park, with James facing the Paramount Theatre. ©
James Bradley, a wealthy businessman from New York, founded Asbury Park. He was an admirer of Ocean Grove and bought the first lot from the Camp Meeting in 1870. He liked the area so much that he purchased 500 acres south of Fletcher Lake along the ocean. That land became Bradley Beach.
In 1886 he dismantled an Asbury Park Dutch Reformed church and somehow brought it to Bradley Beach and created the First United Methodist Church. As many of you Grovers know, if you bike or walk in this area, you can discover many neat things. Stephen Goldfinger came upon this landmark during a walk last week. He was following Pennsylvania Avenue into BB where it became Madison Ave. We went over to check it out and “found” this beautiful historic church.
—Paul Goldfinger, Editor @Blogfinger
HOT CLUB OF SAN FRANCISCO. “It’s Not Exactly a Sonata—-For Renata.”
From their album Claire de Lune:
Posted in Blogfinger contest, Name that town contest at Blogfinger, Photography at The Jersey Shore, Photography in New Jersey, Photography: Jersey Shore Gallery, tagged Paul Goldfinger photography on February 2, 2016| 7 Comments »
Looking towards Sunset Ave.—-one of the most beautiful places in A. Park. Feb 1, 2016. Paul Goldfinger photo ©
Retired wins a signed black and white 5×7 photo mounted on white board by Paul Goldfinger. But Retired must tell us his/her name and address.
Note that all the Goldfinger photographs are available in sizes up to 11×14. Email for details. (Blogfinger@verizon.net)
GAL COSTA and CAETANO VELOSO “Que Pena”
