Grand Central Heaven

One of my favorite places
Notice the Mario imposter in the lower left corner

What Happened In Grand Central Station

Trying to focus in on a shot of some human workers , I had something come into my viewfinder & help me loose the focus.
Turned out to be a cart of flowers pushed by another human .
Thanks for the flower shot Mr. Man.

How Our Osaka 2002 Exhibition Was Almost Destroyed

These drunk Barbi's almost made the party get shut down , by the Osaka police.
Really disgusting group of girls.

Kim Jong Teeter

Those Are The Kind Of Fish That Love Classical Music

DTM-Mo200919

Squieshe Bischler

for immediate release

Monkeys Building A Table

From The Cloisters in NY

Still Trying To Get Into Afghanistan

Well ever since before we went to New York for the holidays, we have been trying to get into Afghanistan
to photograph some glass blowers working in Kabul we met last year.
This is what we get from the U.S. State Department.


The Department of State continues to strongly warn U.S. citizens against travel to Afghanistan. No part of Afghanistan should be considered immune from violence, and the potential exists throughout the country for hostile acts, either targeted or random, against American and other Western nationals at any time. Remnants of the former Taliban regime and the terrorist al-Qa’ida network, and other groups hostile to NATO-led military operations remain active. There is an on-going threat to kidnap and assassinate U.S. citizens and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) workers throughout the country. Afghan authorities have a limited ability to maintain order and ensure the security of citizens and visitors. Travel in all areas of Afghanistan is unsafe due to military operations, landmines, banditry, armed rivalry among political and tribal groups, and the possibility of terrorist attacks, including attacks using vehicular or other improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The security environment remains volatile and unpredictable.

Kabul, in particular has seen a rise in militant attacks, including rocket attacks, vehicle borne IEDs, and suicide bombings. The number of attacks in the south and southwestern areas of the country continues to be high as a result of insurgent and drug-related activity, but no part of the country is immune from attacks. Over 100 attacks were reported in Kabul over the past year, although many additional attacks were thwarted by Afghan and coalition forces. An additional 4,400 attacks occurred nationwide during the same timeframe.

Incidents have occurred with some frequency on the Kabul-Jalalabad Road (commonly called Jalalabad Road). The road’s use is highly restricted for Embassy employees and, if the security situation warrants, sometimes is curtailed completely.

Foreigners throughout the country continue to be targeted for violent attacks and kidnappings, whether motivated by terrorism or criminal activity. In January, gunmen attacked the Serena Hotel and killed eight people, including an American contractor and a Norwegian journalist. In April, an assassination attempt against Afghan President Karzai showed the continued desire of the insurgency to destabilize the Afghan government. The July 2008 bombing of the Indian Embassy in downtown Kabul, near many western embassies and Afghan Government institutions, demonstrated the ability of the insurgents to undertake assaults within Kabul itself. Rocket fire and rocket propelled grenade (RPG) attacks have occurred with increasing frequency. In August, three female western non-governmental organization (NGO) employees, along with their male Afghan driver, were gunned down as they traveled south of Kabul. An American NGO worker and her driver were kidnapped in Kandahar in January. Other Americans were kidnapped in Afghanistan in February and August 2008.

Riots and incidents of civil disturbance can and do occur, often without warning. American citizens should avoid rallies and demonstrations; even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence.

Carjackings, robberies, and violent crime remain a problem. American citizens involved in property disputes -- a common legal problem -- have reported that their adversaries in the disputes have threatened their lives. Americans who find themselves in such situations cannot assume that either local law enforcement or the U.S. Embassy will be able to assist them.

From time to time depending on current security conditions, the U.S. Embassy places areas frequented by foreigners off limits to its personnel. Potential target areas include key national or international government establishments, international organizations and other locations with expatriate personnel, and public areas popular with the expatriate community. Private U.S. citizens are strongly urged to heed these restrictions as well and may obtain the latest information by consulting the embassy website below.

The United States Embassy’s ability to provide emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in Afghanistan is limited, particularly for those persons outside the capital. U.S. citizens who choose to visit or remain in Afghanistan despite this Travel Warning are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov, and to obtain updated information on travel and security within Afghanistan. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy. Registering makes it easier for the Embassy to contact Americans in case of emergency. The U.S. Embassy is located at Great Masood Road between Radio Afghanistan and the Ministry of Public Health (the road is also known as Bebe Mahro (Airport Road), Kabul. The phone number is +93-70-108-001 or +93-70-108-002; the Consular Section can be reached for after-hours emergencies at +93-70-201-908. The Embassy website is http://afghanistan.usembassy.gov.

Updated information on travel and security in Afghanistan may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States and Canada or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. For further information, please consult the Country Specific Information for Afghanistan and the current Worldwide Caution, which are available on the Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at http://travel.state.gov.

News From Munich

Clitzen happy to be with Ludwig & Miss Lerlene visits!

Man With The Microphone Returns

He's back. Not sure how he found us.

Bridge Man

We gave him cash

Traveling At Over 140 Miles Per Hour : In The Rain : On The Way To The Airport

Happy New Year 2009

What Is The Perfect Holiday Gift For An Alligator?

So What Ever Happened To Utica's Greatest Punk Band

NO FUCKER
in Los Angeles March 2008

Kirk,Richard,Mayumi & Myself went to see them in the valley in 2004
by the time the 45 min show was over My Nikon was destroyed, I received a six in slash in my calf
from a buck knife,got a black eye. Mayumi punched a girl in the neck, Richard threw some skinhead through a wall
which temporarily disconnected the power. Kirk bite off a piece of an ear from an asshole brazilian punk with a mohawk who
was fucking with him.
Great show.

Pokemon Finally Snaps

Since were on the subject of decapitation.

Decapitation Photographer Acco

Shandi & Red Jarvis Finally Reach Bagdad 5 Years After The War Started

That Asshole Hitler Reacting To The New Nikon D3X

For all my photographer friends

For All The Maguro Lovers Out There

Lovely Hollywood

George Thought He Might Get More Attention As A Blonde

You Won't Forget Pepino

Pompeii Italy 2006

Happy Thanksgiving 2008

Instead of the traditional Turkey dinner we will be enjoying
delicious mountain eggs on shovels!

My Friend From Tenneesse Tortures Me With Images Of The Best Barbecue Sandwich In The World

Even though the picture is small, I did manage to print out 9 copies & eat them all.

Thanks ynneb


Ridgewood Barbecue
900 Elizabethton Highway
Bluff City TN. 37618
423 538 7543

Anyone within a 5,000 mile radius should make the trip.
It will change your life for the better.

Best DVD Of Last Year: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers : Runnin' Down A Dream
Best music documentary I've seen in 30 years.
One of America's best songwriters.
Coming in at 4 hours long, I easily saw it all in one sitting.
All my friends in Japan this is a must see.

This Is What Happened To Tim's Truck While He Was Climbing Everest

I wanted to post this picture because I know there are some of you out there that are thrilled by a filthy truck. Settle down.

Skippy In James Bond Movie "Quatum Of Solace"

We saw the movie & loved it. Great Bond film. Lots of action.
Skippy makes a few appearances in the movie. All around the neck of the character "Elvis" played by actor Anatole Taubman. The character is the number 2 bad guy in the movie. Cool.
The second time in the movie you see Skippy is towards the end & is a much better shot.
When we went to the movie we took our Skippy pendant so she could see the movie also.
She was very excited.

Foti By Chrome Hearts In UK Telegraph

OK we have been hearing about how Skippy makes an appearance in the new
James Bond movie " The Quantum of Solace". Now comes news from London.

Here is the quote from the newspaper:
The Quantum villain, "ruthless businessman" Dominic Greene, is played by Mathieu Almaric, who is dressed in "laid-back casual clothes," says style adviser Lindy Hemmings, "because he was in a very hot place". But the French actor's desert garb is accessorised with gothic-style jewellery for men from Foti by Chrome Hearts (The Wonder Room, Selfridges; 020 7318 3126), a design company founded by bikers in Los Angeles. The pieces include sinister silver skulls on top of a variety of figures - from lizards and little girls to dogs and astronauts - which can be hung from chains (from £205). Apparently Almaric was so taken with the rock 'n' roll look that Barbara Broccoli gave him a piece to keep.

link to original story
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/style/3365681/James-Bond-week-007-and-his-girls-are-back-with-a-crisp-new-look.html

yeah Skippy!!!

And Why Not

No Passengers

Top Half Of Skull Now Available For Parties

OK Back To Our Own Weird World Of Fun & Madness

Obama Speech

Everyone I spoke to at work today say they cried when they watched this speech.
Very proud day to be an American.
The last time I felt this proud of America was when I was 7 years old
& Kennedys dream came true when we landed a man on the moon.

Thank You America

Helloween 2008 pt2

Intense night in Malibu
These shots really say it all.

Helloween 2008

Best costume of the night.
Adobe From Willoughby