Posted in Blogfinger photography at the Jersey Shore., Blogfinger Presents, Photography in New Jersey, Photography Jersey Shore, Photography: Faces at the Shore, Photography: Superstorm Sandy series, tagged Seaside Heights recovery on March 5, 2018| Leave a Comment »
7/17/17., Photo by Moe Demby, Blogfinger staff © Seaside Heights, NJ
Blogfinger posted an article with this Moe Demby image regarding the recovery of Seaside Heights after Sandy. The piece also has an iconic image after Sandy:
MILLS BROTHER from the movie soundtrack The War
Posted in Blogfinger Presents, Ocean Grove beachfront, Photograph by Paul Goldfinger, Photographic Gallery: Ocean Grove, Photography at The Jersey Shore, Photography: Faces at the Shore, Photography: Ocean Grove portraits, tagged Surf fishing Ocean Grove on November 5, 2017| 1 Comment »
Portrait of Tom. He’s about to make his first cast at the OG shore. 4:30 pm, Sunday, November 5, 2017. We changed the clocks today—darker sooner. Click to see the face of a happy man. Paul Goldfinger photo ©
By Paul Goldfinger, Editor@Blogfinger.
Late afternoon on a cloudy day at the Ocean Grove South Beach. There were kids with dads, and guys playing with their dogs in the sand, but overall, the beach was sparsely populated. Several surf fishermen were out. One was sitting at the edge of the surf talking on his cell phone while watching his line. Can you be in the zone while talking on your cell? The vibe at the beach was very mellow as the clouds began to darken, and the waves were a bit rambunctious.
Tom Wik lives on Heck Avenue almost close enough to cast from his porch. But he was not keeping his distance as he readied his gear. To fishermen, it is the being there that’s most important. Catching a fish is secondary.
Tom chose to wait till the end of the day to go surf fishing. The temperature was about 60 degrees, and given the misty moment, it seemed like Tom picked the perfect time. Being alone out there might set your mind to wonder why things are as they are.
ART GARFUNKEL: “I Wonder Why”
Posted in Blogfinger Presents, Ocean Grove feature article, Ocean Grove tent village, Photograph by Paul Goldfinger, Photographic Gallery: Ocean Grove, Photography: Faces at the Shore, tagged Ocean Grove tent village on August 29, 2017| 2 Comments »
Friends let friends enjoy the Grove when they’re away. August 28, 2017. Paul Goldfinger photo. Blogfinger.net ©
By Paul Goldfinger, Editor @Blogfinger.net
As I passed this young woman, she was watering the flowers along the edge of Tent Village in Ocean Grove, NJ, taking her time while her two small children played nearby. She and her family are here, occupying her best friend’s tent, during one of the loveliest times in the Grove—the end of August. They are from Pennsylvania, and they seemed so happy to be here. Sometimes we have to look around through the eyes of visitors, especially those who get to stay here for awhile.
The temperate weather now is so pleasant: the light is soft, the breezes gentle, and there is no humidity. As we have pointed out, there is something ethereal about the Tent Village when it is occupied by soft spoken people, children, flowers, and, oftentimes, by the sweet sounds of the Hope-Jones organ or the voices lifted high coming from inside the Great Auditorium with glorious choral harmonies sometimes accompanied by symphonic ensembles.
But the effect is sustained mostly by the voices of those who are chatting on porches, kids on skateboards or parents relaxing within the protective safe-zone of the Village.
Abraham visits our backyard pond. He loves to see the fish. Paul Goldfinger portrait. 8/30/17. ©
When I went home and stood in my own garden, a tiny boy, 3 years old, approached me and said hello. His name was Abraham, and as he stood there with me, his mom caught up. I invited them in to see our pond fish.
Abraham and his family are from Yonkers, NY, and he has been visiting the Grove for the last 3 years, while his parents have been coming for the last 7. His Mom is originally from Sweden, and aside from Abraham’s enthusiasm and a three year old’s natural cuteness, he is bilingual. He pointed to a flying insect and said, “Dragonfly.” He was correct, and his mom took it all in stride. Abraham and I conversed in Swedish for awhile, and then he went home to sleep.
So, a couple more visitors caught up in OG’s gentle end of summer.
THE BAND PERRY: “Gentle on My Mind” this version won a 2015 Grammy nomination. It also won Grammies in 1968 for the composer and for Glen Campbell.
“Ever smilin’ ever gentle on my mind
Gentle on my mind
You’re gentle on my mind.”
Posted in Ocean Grove lifestyles, Photography: Faces at the Shore, Photography: Ocean Grove portraits, tagged Darlene Love, Lifeguard Tournament in Ocean Grove on May 9, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Ocean Grove teammates at the Lifeguard Tournament at the OG Beach in 2014. Paul Goldfinger photo © Boys in their summer clothes.
DARLENE LOVE (LIVE) WITH BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND.
Posted in Photograph by Paul Goldfinger, Photographic Gallery, Black and White, Photography in Asbury Park, Photography: Faces at the Shore, tagged ASbury Park zombies on March 19, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Lovely to look at, delightful to know, kinky perhaps. Paul Goldfinger portrait. © 2014.
MAX RAABE AND CHRISTOPH ISRAEL
Posted in Ocean Grove events, Ocean Grove lifestyle, Photo news from Ocean Grove, Photograph by Paul Goldfinger, Photographic Gallery: New Jersey, Photographic Gallery: Ocean Grove, Photography: Faces at the Shore, Photography: girls in summer clothes, tagged Ocean Grove fall flea market on September 10, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Ocean Grove Fall Flea Market. Sept. 10, 2016. All photos by Paul Goldfinger. Blogfinger.net ©
By Paul Goldfinger, Editor@Blogfinger.net
September 10. 2016. Ocean Pathway, Ocean Grove, New Jersey.
The ad said “rain or shine,” but today at the OG Giant Fall Flea Market, there was a bit too much shine. It was hot—nearly 90 degrees, but nevertheless, a large crowd showed up, and there were sea breezes.
The Boardwalk Pavilion was crowded as a group had assembled to enjoy the simple pleasures of the shade along with cool air from the ocean.
I like the ambience of flea and farmers markets, while Eileen is more of a shopper. I, on the other hand, could visit every one of the 385 vendors here today and I would find absolutely nothing that I would want. But the photo ops—that’s another story.
If you are a photographer you can sympathize with me. At noon, with the light changing at every step and with my automatic meter being unreliable, I had to figure out exposures from moment to moment, and it was annoying to manually keep changing the settings.
Noon is the worst time of day to get good photos due to the harsh high-contrast light. I much prefer to shoot in the shade whenever possible. And then there are the flea market throngs, with a giant person stepping in the way just as a Jennifer Lawrence look-alike enters my field of vision.
Some people ask me why I photograph women. The answer is quite obvious—what is more beautiful? Even women enjoy looking at pictures of women, especially those unique types whose dress and manner are so graceful, interesting, and enticing.
And especially at the famous flea market on Ocean Pathway in the Grove, by-the-sea, where a photographer cannot deny girls in their summer clothes.
Flea Market Gallery: First turn on the music. Then click on one then follow the large arrows. To return to this page, click on the small X on the left.
WILLIE NELSON AND LEON RUSSELL From the album One For the Road
Posted in Blogfinger Presents, Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association Activity, Ocean Grove events, Photograph by Paul Goldfinger, Photographic Gallery: New Jersey, Photographic Gallery: Ocean Grove, Photographs by Blogfinger, Photography at The Jersey Shore, Photography Ocean Grove photo news, Photography: Faces at the Shore, Photography: Ocean Grove portraits, tagged craft show in Ocean Grove, craft show photo gallery in Ocean Grove on June 18, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Bring your dog to the show—34th Annual Craft Show in Ocean Grove, New Jersey. All photographs by Paul Goldfinger, Blogfinger.net © Click all images to enlarge.
For the second year, Alison and Mark Mitchell, two tenters, were organizing the event. They were buzzing around the venue in their bright green shirts making sure that all was well and that no phony-baloneys were lurking about such as anyone importing Chinese-made stuff.
Alison and Mark were on the scene at 5:30 with the traffic crew, bringing them hot coffee and donuts. Crafters received 30 minutes to unload their displays. We caught up with the dynamic duo at 10:00 am, as they flitted around the show looking to plug leaks, fix cracks and calm nerves.
Alison Mitchell organized the show with husband Mark. This mother of 3 lives in an OG tent and she was totally calm amidst the tumult. Mark has been coming to the Grove all his life, and Alison said that they are doing this volunteer job because they “love the Grove..” ©
Since all of you are familiar with scenes of craft shows on the Pathway, we concentrated on portraits of some of the artists.
This lovely crafter was demonstrating her collapsible hula-hoop. Her technique was poetry-in-motion, to say the least. Blogfinger.net © 6/18/16
Contemplative amidst the clatter. © Blogfinger.net 6/18/16
Color scheming in turquoise. A Miami vice design? © Blogfinger.net 6/18/16
The Hofman sisters from Atlantic Highlands were selling “Vintage china with a new purpose.” Nancy, (L to R), Cindy, Penny and Sally. TeaTimeTiers@aol.com.© Eileen bought one for her garden. Blogfinger.net. 6/18/16.
Pretty in blue. Love the models. © 6/18/16. Blogfinger.net
Posted in Ocean Grove events, Ocean Grove lifestyles, Photograph by Paul Goldfinger, Photographic Gallery: New Jersey, Photographic Gallery: Ocean Grove, Photography Nights in Ocean Grove, Photography: Faces at the Shore, tagged Halloween in Ocean Grove, Ocean Grove lifestyles on April 5, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Witches assemble on Heck Avenue for Halloween. Under the levity is what? 10/31/15. © Paul Goldfinger photograph
YO YO MA: ” Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The eternal vow” by Tan Dun
