Paul Goldfinger photograph . Greenwich Village Halloween Parade. Undated. Click once to enlarge. Silver gelatin darkroom print by PG.
ENNIO MORRICONE (Solisti e Orchestra del Cinema Italiano) from the film “Once Upon a Time in America”
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Village people…
Posted in Blogfinger Presents, Photographic Gallery, Black and White, Photography by Paul Goldfinger, Photos: New York City street series, tagged Halloween parade NYC on October 30, 2026| Leave a Comment »
Greetings from Asbury Park.
Posted in Asbury Park Connection Photo Gallery, Photography Asbury Park lifestyles, Photography at The Jersey Shore, Photography by Paul Goldfinger, Photography: The Other Side of Asbury, tagged Sunset Park in Asbury Park on October 23, 2026| Leave a Comment »
BLOGFINGER PHOTO. October, 2019. Main Street at Sunset Park.
Sunset Park. A. Park, NJ. Paul Goldfinger photo. October 10, 2019. Blogfinger.net© Click to Seymour.
THE BLACKWELLS. From the soundtrack of The Green Book. “You Took Advantage of Me”
Don’t tell Mama…..
Posted in Photography by Paul Goldfinger, Portraits of Eileen, tagged A portrait of Eileen, Sidney Bechet plays on Blogfinger on October 18, 2026| 2 Comments »
“The Deer Hunter.”….
Posted in Photography by Paul Goldfinger, tagged Deer Hunter on October 18, 2026| Leave a Comment »
Paul Goldfinger still photo from the movie “The Deer Hunter.”
In the powerful film The Deer Hunter, 3 men return to Pennsylvania from Viet Nam. They are scarred by their experiences. There are many soul-searching themes in the film.
The cast includes Robert DeNiro and Christopher Walken. It won 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture.
And here is a link to another “still” image from The Deer Hunter posted on Blogfinger.
CAVATINA from the 1978 film The Deer Hunter; by Craig Ogden, Australian classical guitarist.
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 October 17, 2026| Leave a Comment »
Ocean Grove. By Paul Goldfinger, MD, Editor. © Re-post. Click once to enlarge.
I heard a talk by a National Geographic photographer, a famous artist , 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
Al Green: “Sha-La-La Make Me Happy.”
Ocean Grove modern history—2015: Fred Ohleth, the water-seller and hot dogger.
Posted in Grovers Around Town gallery, Jersey Shore gallery, Ocean Grove lifestyles, Ocean Grove portraits, Ocean Grove Topics, Photography by Paul Goldfinger, tagged Ocean Grove lifestyle, Refreshments at the Great Auditorium Postcard show on October 15, 2026| 2 Comments »
Fred “Waterseller” Ohleth at the August 22, 2015 postcard and antique show. Auditorium Pavilion. Paul Goldfinger photo. Blogfinger.net
By Paul Goldfinger, Editor @ Blogfinger.net
Fred Ohleth, a retired 6’4″ NYC police officer, lives in a tent each summer with his wife Linda. His family goes back in the Grove, so he keeps up the tradition. In the off- season Fred and Linda (no, not Fred and Ginger) have a condo in the Grove.
Fred is the Commander -in-Chief of a small band of water, hot dog and treats sellers who cover a number of events in town, but they are best known for their supply side activities in the shadows of the Great Auditorium on Saturday nights—-tonight it’s the Beach Boys (as if we don’t already have a few of those around.)
Fred and Linda travel to the wilds of Pennsylvania for those dogs. You must try one! These volunteers work hard and party hard when the show is over.
Stop by and say hello to Fred, Linda, Shirley, Barbara, Mike, Ted and all the others who make sure that no one is hungry or thirsty at the GA (right across the street from the bathrooms. ) And yes, you can take bottled water into the GA.
Link to our article from May 2013:
BF link re refreshments at the GA
Overture to Original London cast of Me and My Girl:
Boardwalk Pavilion. 2013.
Posted in Music: The Power to Enchant, Photography by Paul Goldfinger, Photography Jersey Shore, Photography Nights in Ocean Grove, Photography Tri-X Collection, Photography: Nocturnal Ocean Grove, tagged boardwalk pavilion, Changes by Phil Ochs on October 14, 2026| Leave a Comment »
Ocean Grove, New Jersey. By Paul Goldfinger © Re-post from 2013. Click once to enlarge.
PHIL OCHS “Changes”
Raise ’em up at Jost Van Dyke…
Posted in Music on Blogfinger: New Sounds, Photography by Paul Goldfinger, tagged 2015 Grammy nomination for Keith Urban on October 4, 2026| 1 Comment »
If you’re going to make a toast, this is a good place to do it: British Virgin Islands watering hole. Arrive by boat. Paul Goldfinger photo. 2005.
By Paul Goldfinger, music editor @Blogfinger.net
KEITH URBAN raises a few toasts in this duet with ERIC CHURCH nominated for a 2015 Grammy for Best Country Duo. The song is about toasting and celebrating some of life’s finest moments such as sailing to Mexico, driving Dad’s old pickup truck, listening to fine live music, being with the one you love, and even having a child. The imagery moves fast, and the lyrics are described as “cinematic.”
Fallingwater by Frank Lloyd Wright
Posted in Blogfinger News, Photographic Gallery, Black and White, Photography by Paul Goldfinger, tagged Falling Water on October 2, 2026| 5 Comments »
By Paul Goldfinger, Editor @Blogfinger
Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Kaufmann residence in 1935 for a family from Philadelphia. It is a marvelous place to visit. Located in a woodsy area in Mill Run, southwest Pennsylvania, it has recently undergone restoration. Read about it. See link below.
When we went there, there were many photographers. It is considered one of the most important works of American architecture. We learned that Wright designed all the furniture inside and he even wanted to design the clothes for the lady of the house. Wikipedia on Falling Water
Fallingwater. Photo by Paul Goldfinger. © Click left for bigger view. Reposted from 2013.
ART GARFUNKEL. “So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright.” This song was released in 1970.
Captiva Island, Florida southwest.
Posted in Blogfinger Presents, Photography by Paul Goldfinger, Photography from Florida, Photography: Sanibel and Captiva Islands, tagged Captiva Island, Jerome Kern on October 2, 2026| Leave a Comment »
Paul Goldfinger photograph. Captiva Island. Florida. Pirates once roamed here. Click on image to enlarge. Tri-X Collection.
“All the Things You Are.” Live with Ken Peplowski (clarinet) and Friends, honoring Benny Goodman (clarinetist and orchestra leader.). Jerome Kern wrote the music, and the words are by Oscar Hammerstein II.
Jazz musicians love this classic. Charlie Parker said that this song had his favorite lyrics. He used to call it “YATAG” which is an acronym for the lines “you are the angel glow” in the “B” part of the tune.
“You are the promised kiss of springtime
That makes the lonely winter seem long.
You are the breathless hush of evening
That trembles on the brink of a lovely song.
You are the angel glow that lights the star,
The dearest things I know are what you are.
Someday my happy arms will hold you,
And someday I’ll know that moment divine
When all the things you are, are mine.”
Embury Avenue Annual Music Bash fills the Grove with live music for 9 hours
Posted in Blogfinger Presents, Ocean Grove events, Ocean Grove feature article, Ocean Grove lifestyles, Ocean Grove Musical Event, Photography by Paul Goldfinger, tagged Embury Avenue Music Bash 2015 on September 22, 2026| 3 Comments »
Embury Avenue beach block, Ocean Grove, Saturday, September 26, 2015
By Paul Goldfinger, Editor @blogfinger
Crowd begins to show up for the big event. All photos and videos by Paul Goldfinger. ©
There are many unique aspects to life in Ocean Grove, but one of the most amazing is the Annual Embury Avenue Music Bash where bands show up all day long and make music in a tent erected on a Victorian front lawn. 7 groups appeared and performed on a strict schedule, and it all came about like clockwork.
There were 3 big bands and the rest were ensembles that specialized in dixieland, swing, jazz and pop—most often from the Sinatra era. Jimmy Nicoletti, a smooth relaxed baritone, sang some tunes reminiscent of Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra, including some of the arrangements from that era. Jimmy performed with the Colts Neck Swing Band, a polished throwback to the 1940’s.. (see video on top) He told me that he wanted to “keep that music alive.”
Other performers included the Bill Henry Trio and Vanguard Jazz Ensemble (video below) ; The River City Trombone Quartet and CaNTique; The Dixie Six; The Nocturnes Big Band; Mark Cohn, Cid Citarelli and Friends; and John Nobile’s Summer Swing Orchestra.
The music was impressively performed by these groups, and the outdoor venue was marvelous, with the audience changing and evolving as the day went on. People sat on folding chairs and enjoyed food and drink. It was like Woodstock only with older music and people. Nobody took off their shirts, got soaked in the rain, dressed like hippies or smoked dope, but everyone had a great time. The only drugs at the event included beta blockers and Lipitor.
Chairs are set up all over the block.
I have been to these bashes before, and it always is incredible that such a musical event, free and open to all, could be happening in our town. This region obviously has a wonderful plethora of great musicians. It is so special. The organizers have to be congratulated for bringing such a unique musical extravaganza to the Grove.
Link to last year’s event, when it rained. 2014 bash
OG lifestyles: Happy July 5th, 2014! Independence Day parade is a sparkling success.
Posted in Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association Activity, Ocean Grove events, Photographic Gallery: Ocean Grove, Photography by Paul Goldfinger, tagged e, Ocean Grove Independence Day Parade, OCEAN GROVE JULY 4 2014 PARADE on September 20, 2026| 1 Comment »
Whitefield Avenue, Ocean Grove. Independence Day parade. All photos by Paul Goldfinger @Blogfinger.net © Click on photos to enlarge.
Even though some participants who were supposed to march on July 4 could not make it for the rain-delayed parade on July 5, a large and festive crowd was on its feet to applaud this famous annual event. There were all the usual suspects including almost every major Ocean Grove group. Among the participants were bag pipers, the Summer band (marching instead of sitting), the Neptune High School Scarlet Fliers which included two marching guitar players (–reminds us of Woody Allen playing cello in the marching band in Take the Money and Run), the Days Kazoo Band which provided Sousa music that the march king would have enjoyed, politicians waving from open vehicles, and even Uncle Sam on stilts.
Ocean Grove. July 5, 2014 © Blogfinger photo
There were so many young families with kids diving for candy. I got hit in the head with a few Tootsie rolls, and even OG historian Ted Bell took a shot at me from his car. We came across Frank Panepento from Batavia, New York who was visiting his sister Rosalind. Frank, who can’t read a note, was marching up and down Whitefield Avenue, providing his own solo parade, playing patriotic music on his trumpet while waiting for the parade to start.
We met Mark and Flo Meier who were on their Main Avenue porch celebrating Flo’s birthday.
Flo and Mark Meier. Main Avenue. Blogfinger photo ©
Like Uncle Sam, she was born on the 4th of July. I was running around with Carl Hoffman of Mt. Tabor Way trying to get some good photos, along with so many others who were taking pictures. Almost instantly many of those photos were posted on Facebook. The crowd on Main Avenue, as usual, was huge, and one had to be impressed by the shear joy of it all—the music, the cheers, the colors and the excitement.
What a great holiday this year starting with the opening of our new boardwalk and now this parade. The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting must be congratulated for its huge effort in helping to bring the town together after Sandy, with fighting for Federal help in rebuilding the people’s boardwalk and finally for sponsoring this wonderfully happy July 5th parade—the epitome of life in an American small town.
Whitfield and Main. Blogfinger photo ©
Sweets were flying all around, and this trio was ready. Blogfinger photo ©
OGU. Blogfinger photo ©
A pretty girl is like a melody. The Shoreline Dance Academy. Blogfinger photo Could this be Cracklin Rosie? It’s Neal Diamond in the Grove.:
Neptune HS band’s guitar section. Did Sousa ever have a guitar in his band? Who knows? Blogfinger photo ©
SOUSA “The Gladiator March”
Excitement on Main Avenue. Blogfinger photo
Ocean Grove Great Auditorium choir looking for an echo. ©
KENNY VANCE appeared often in the Grove: “Looking For an Echo”—not unusual in the Great Auditorium.
—Paul Goldfinger, Editor @Blogfinger.net
Zombie Land: Beauties among the beasts…
Posted in Asbury Park Connection Photo Gallery, Photography by Paul Goldfinger, Photography: Black and White gallery, Photography: Jersey Shore Gallery, Zombie Walk Asbury Park, tagged Zombie Walk Asbury Park 2014 photographs on September 14, 2026|
Zombie Walk. Asbury Park. October 4, 2014. Paul Goldfinger photo
Zombie Walk in A. Park. 2026 version will be: October 3, 2026.
JACK TEAGARDEN