Pinelands, c. 2013. Paul Goldfinger © Click to enlarge.
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Let’s get lost.
Posted in Photograph by Paul Goldfinger, Photography by Paul Goldfinger, Photography in New Jersey, tagged Let's get lost on Blogfinger on June 28, 2026| Leave a Comment »
This magic moment…
Posted in Ocean Grove photographs, Photography by Paul Goldfinger, Photography: Jersey Shore Gallery, tagged Halloween Ocean Grove, This magic moment in Ocean Grove on June 23, 2026| Leave a Comment »
Ocean Grove. October 29, 2014. By Paul Goldfinger, MD, Editor. © Re-post. Click once to enlarge.
I heard a talk by a National Geographic photographer, a famous guy, who was discussing how he makes his photos come alive. He was referring to the fact that when he found a photogenic scene, it usually wasn’t enough.
He needed life–he needed “magic,” usually involving the addition of a person or people. So he would wait, sometimes for quite awhile until something happened, and then he would trip the shutter.
Today I was photographing the “White House” owned by Charlotte and Tom Pritchard at 93 Main, where Charlotte had created a fun Halloween display. I was looking for magic and I found some in the form of inquisitive squirrels as well as tweeting birds (real tweets—not the digital kind).
So I made a couple of video clips to catch the sounds, but suddenly I was aware that a couple was approaching, walking towards my location from the east. Magic perhaps?
I was standing in the street, next to the curb, so they didn’t see me at first. As they came by, I fired my iPhone a few times. But the best was when the young woman turned my way, saw me with my camera, and reacted instantly. The photo above was the only frame that captured this “decisive moment.”
I told her that she would be on Blogfinger, and she was happy to hear that. As for me, magic and a pretty girl—that’s the best!
–By Paul Goldfinger, Editor @Blogfinger
THE DRIFTERS with BEN E. KING
“Oh, oh, wouldn’t she be so nimble, fiddling with her thimble…..” Stephen Sondheim
Posted in Jersey Shore gallery, Photography by Paul Goldfinger on June 5, 2026| 3 Comments »
A TRIBUTE TO STEPHEN SONDHEIM:
Were you ever taken to the cleaners? Ocean, New Jersey. 2013. By Paul Goldfinger©
STEPHEN SONDHEIM. From ” Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” (the album is Putting It Together)
Happiness knows no borders.
Posted in Photography by Paul Goldfinger, tagged Gudalajara, Mexican school kids on May 25, 2026|
Mexican schoolboys. Guadalajara. Photo by Paul Goldfinger Undated. Published image. Prize winner. Pfizer Lab s calendar contest.
MARIACHI MEXICO de PEPE VILLA with “Cancion Mixteca”
Central Park. NYC blizzard. 1969.
Posted in Photography by Paul Goldfinger, Photos: New York City street series, tagged NYC blizzard on May 25, 2026|
Central Park from 5th Avenue rooftop, Mt. Sinai Hospital roof. East 100th Street. By Paul Goldfinger, MD. Silver gelatin darkroom print. by photographer. 1969 blizzard. Click once on image to enlarge.
By Paul Goldfinger, Editor Blogfinger.net. Ocean Grove, NJ. USA.
My photo (above) looking down on a 1969 NewYork blizzard reminds me of the work of famous American photographer Andre´ Kertesz. (1894-1995) who lived on the 12th floor of a Greenwich Village apartment, and it was from his window that many of his most famous images originated. He worked in black and white and he was photographing during the years when I lived in New York.
Of course I was aware of Kertesz’ work, but I wasn’t thinking of him when I took the image above. I would say that coincidence was at play, but I could not deny some subconscious influence.
Here is one of his snow scenes taken from his room 12 stories up from Washington Square Park:
Andre Kertesz looking down onto Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village. I made no adjustments to this print. 1950’s .
But many photographers have been inspired by images obtained from above. Today I saw a photo posted by Leica Fotographie International . They did not provide the artist’s name or story, but it is of the same school of photos from heights, and it does remind me of Kertescz.
MOSTAR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. “Salut d’amour” Op 12. Edward Elgar, composer (1888).
Early morning rain..
Posted in Blogfinger Presents, Photography by Paul Goldfinger, Photography Gallery Scene on Blogfinger, Photography Jersey Shore, tagged Early morning autumn rain on May 7, 2026| 1 Comment »
Early morning rain. Ocean Township . November, 2018. Paul Goldfinger. Blogfinger.net. Click once to enlarge.
EVA CASSIDY: “Early Morning Rain.” From her album Imagine.
Portrait of Eileen—bound for Martha’s Vineyard.
Posted in Blogfinger Presents, Photography by Paul Goldfinger, tagged A portrait of Eileen on May 5, 2026|
On the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. Paul Goldfinger photo. Undated. Silver gelatin darkroom print by PG.
Martha’s Vineyard is a beautiful island paradise. We visited friends there, but we learned never to go when the President of the United States was vacationing. He brings so many people with him, including staff, security, press and others; it’s as if an invasion had occurred. It’s even impossible to ride a bike in Edgartown, the quaint capital.
You can make a reservation and take your car on the ferry. Or, it you are spirited and in good shape, just take your bicycle–or rent one. And don’t forget that there is a fascinating Camp Meeting ground on the island (Oak Bluffs), complete with cute cottages and traditions such as Illumination Night.
FRANK SINATRA:
Johanna…..
Posted in Photography by Paul Goldfinger, Photography from the Florida beaches, Photography: Sanibel and Captiva Islands, tagged SANIBEL CAUSEWAY, Teddy Wilson on Blogfinger on March 24, 2026|
Sanibel Island Causeway. Feb.20, 2020. By Paul Goldfinger. Click to enlarge (the photo, not you.)
STEPHEN SONDHEIM. From Sweeney Todd: “Johanna” with Victor Garber vocal.
Founders’ Park: A starlit night in 1869.
Posted in Ocean Grove Gallery, Ocean Grove history, Photography by Paul Goldfinger, Photography in New Jersey, Photography: Black and White gallery, Postcards From Ocean Grove, tagged Founders Park and fountain, Ocean Grove prayer meeting founding on March 8, 2026| 1 Comment »
Ocean Grove. Silver gelatin darkroom print. By Paul Goldfinger © 2016. This is the Fitzgerald Fountain before it was refurbished in 2019. Click to enlarge.
By Paul Goldfinger, Editor @Blogfinger Re-post from 2016.
The Story of Ocean Grove, 1869-1919 by Morris S Daniels. Published in 1919 by the Methodist Book Concern in New York City:
“In a little old dingy tent, one of ten erected on the sand drifts of what was later to be known in Ocean Grove as Thompson Park but now called Founders’ Park, there occurred on the night of July 31, 1869 an event of immense significance.
“What happened was not unusual of itself, and the surroundings were not such as to impress one that history was making within the confines of the poor little tent, illumined, as it was, by a few tallow candles; but ‘Great oaks from little acorns grow.'”
Morris Daniels tells us that about 12 people gathered in the tent which belonged to Mrs. Joseph Thornley. They all had arrived the day before and pitched their tents there. There were no chairs, so they all sat on rough pine boards.
Daniels says, “The night was dark, save for the stars which twinkled brightly from overhead, while the few candles within cast a weird shadow upon the scene.
“Some had come directly from their own tents while others had preferred to wander over the yielding sands to the edge of the dune overlooking the sea to watch the moon rise from her briny bed.
“But shortly after nine o’clock all had gathered in the little dimly lighted tent for Ocean Grove’s first religious service—–a prayer meeting.”
WARREN VACHE´ “Stardust”. (He performed in the Great Auditorium.)
Old Florida downtown.
Posted in Fort Myers Florida, Photography by Paul Goldfinger, tagged MUSIC. Regina Carter, Photograph: Downtown Ft. Myers on March 5, 2026|
Downtown Fort Myers, Fla. By Paul Goldfinger, March, 2015.
REGINA CARTER. “Spring Can Really Hang You up the Most.”
Regina Carter.
Hatikvah (the Hope)
Posted in Photographic Gallery, Black and White, Photography by Paul Goldfinger, Photography Ft. Myers, tagged Hatikvah, Munich movie on March 3, 2026|
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“Hatikvah (The Hope)” is the national anthem of Israel. This version is conducted by John Williams from the soundtrack of the 2005 film Munich.
Remembering Sandy —–Ocean Grove. 10/30/12
Posted in Ocean Grove storm gallery, Photography at The Jersey Shore, Photography by Paul Goldfinger, Photography Superstorm Sandy, tagged Remembering Sandy on Blogfinger on March 2, 2026|
October 30, 2012. 8:00 am. Ocean Grove. The day after Sandy made landfall in the OG area on 10/29/ 12. Paul Goldfinger photo—- Blogfinger.net Click once to enlarge.
LUCIA MICARELLI (violin) “Oblivion.” From her album Music From a Farther Room.
Gray day in the city—perfect for a crap game with good old reliable Nathan.
Posted in Blogfinger Presents, Photography by Paul Goldfinger, Photography: Black and White gallery, Photography: New York City Street Series, tagged Guys and Dolls on February 12, 2026| 2 Comments »
West side apartment building. 1970’s. Paul Goldfinger ©. Tri-X Collection
Guys and Dolls was the story of a bunch of New York characters—-gangsters and gamblers and the babes who hung out with them, including Adelaide, based on the stories of Damon Runyon in the ’20’s and ’30’s. The first production was on Broadway in 1950. Later, in 1955, there was a movie with, believe it or not, Marlon Brando singing and dancing, along with Frank Sinatra. There were 14 marvelous songs by Frank Loesser.
This one, “The Oldest Established,” is performed early in the first act featuring Nathan, Nicely, Benny and the guys trying to organize a crap game. It’s going to be in the Biltmore Garage, because the back of the police station and the local school were out. But they needed to pay $1,000.00 for the venue.
“If we only had a lousy little grand, we would be a millionaire.”
