Cars and girls: Louis Faurer’s New York moments
Black and White Photos
Night Photo
Photo was taken on the evening of February 5, 2016
Nearing Sunset Snow Photo
Photo taken at 4:54 p.m. February 5, 2016
Fence Covered With Snow
First significant snow storm that hit, in my area of the state. February 5, 2016
Stephen Hawking And Jane Wilde Hawking
Stephen Hawking having a barbecue with his then-wife Jane Wilde Hawking and his kids Robert and Lucy, 1977.
Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong
Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong having a laugh during the rehearsal for The Edsel Show, 1957.
David Gilmour Of Pink Floyd
David Gilmour of Pink Floyd trying out some ski boots, 1975.
The Snow Piles Are Getting Higher
This pile of snow is taller than me, and down the street, the piles are higher.
Photo taken: 2/10/2015 at 11:40 A.M.
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Morning Snow 2
Color photo taken @ 9:02 A.M.
Monochrome photo taken @ 9:02 A.M.
The streets and parking lots are just about deserted. The snow is supposed to be done with late tonight, or early tomorrow morning. There’s talk about another storm for Thursday.
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David Gilmour and Roger Waters
David Gilmour and Roger Waters of Pink Floyd playing backgammon.
Weather
The snow showers was on and off, and you can see the streaks of snowflakes.
Photo taken December 13, 2014 @ 12:01 pm.
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A Thought On A Paper Napkin 2
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A Thought On A Paper Napkin
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Paper Napkin Sketch ~ Sign
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If you ever came upon a sign like the one above, what would you do? Flip a coin? Draw straws? Evens/odds? Roll the dice? Take your chances with cutting the deck of cards? Call a friend? Turn left? Turn right? Wait to see what everybody else does.
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Paper Napkin Sketch
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Instead of STOP, GO signs should be installed.
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Paper Napkin Sketch 2
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Paper Napkin Sketch
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Church
The thought of doing this sketch came to me, while outside getting some air.
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Liza Minnelli and Robert De Niro
Liza Minnelli and Robert De Niro on the set of New York, New York
Overcast
Photo of the dark and gray overcast sky, taken at 3:20 pm.
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The Paper Napkin Chronicles 8
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Paper Napkin Sketch
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Sketch of barn, silo, fence and tree.
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The Paper Napkin Chronicles 7
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Aaron Rodgers – Quarterback – Green Bay Packers
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Snow ~ Black and White & Color
Black & White snow on hedge.
Color photo.
Photos were taken late Saturday night.
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Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell
Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell taking a break on the set of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
Rocking Chair Sketch
A doodle/sketch of a rocking chair.
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Sophia Loren and Jayne Mansfield
You’ve probably all seen the iconic photo of Sophia Loren and Jayne Mansfield, but here are some more pics from the same occasion that you might not have seen.
Living Room Lamp
Living room lamp, books, tables rocking chair and other things.
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Bench
Like to dabble in B&W, and/or Monochrome photos. So far, so good.
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Entrance – Exit
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Night Photo
Darkness comes earlier each and every passing day.
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Tree Sketch
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Another one of my attempts of sketching/doodling. Practice makes it perfect, so they say.
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Reflection
Raindrops on the glass, and a reflection too.
Light & Shadow
This is one of those spare of the moment photos that I like to take.
Time of photo: 10:52 AM.
Goldie Hawn and Elton John
Goldie Hawn and Elton John at Studio 54.
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe with three ice cream cones.
Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman
Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman showing off some dance moves.
Sophia Loren
Sophia Loren playing pool, 1954.
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson running a 5K race (Stehlin Foundation Cancer Benefit – Run For Your Life) in Austin, Texas, 1977.
Street Views
Two views of looking down the street. A black & white, followed by one in color.
John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy with his dog Dunker, 1937.
Paul Newman and Rocky Graziano
Paul Newman and Rocky Graziano on the set of Somebody Up There Likes Me.
Katherine Hepburn
Katherine Hepburn in her bath tub after the Great New England Hurricane that destroyed her house. 95% of her personal belongings were either lost or destroyed, including her 1932 Oscar, which was later found.
Books
Feeling a lot better than I did last week, and for the next few days will be posting off and on.
Below, is a few of the books that I like to read.
Don Chaffey and Raquel Welch
Don Chaffey and Raquel Welch on the set of One Million Years B.C.
Ringo Starr, Elton John and George Harrison
Ringo Starr, Elton John and George Harrison.
Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix trying to get a lift from Heathrow Airport, 1970.
Paul McCartney and George Harrison
Paul McCartney photo bombing George Harrison
Tina Turner
Marlon Brando
Marlon Brando practicing his wheelchair technique for his role as a disabled veteran in the movie The Men.
Jack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson mooning in St. Tropez, 1976.
Monty Python
Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam and John Cleese before their live stage show at the Hollywood Bowl, 1982.
Elizabeth Taylor
A 12 year old Elizabeth Taylor riding her bike through Beverly Hills, 1944.
Samuel L. Jackson
Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis
Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis on the set of Ghostbusters.
Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda
Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda
Paul Newman, Leslie Nielsen and Anne Francis
Paul Newman, Leslie Nielsen and Anne Frank on the set of The Rock.
It Was 50 Years Ago The Beatles Appeared On The Ed Sullivan Show
It was 50 years ago, (Feb. 9, 1964) when The Beatles appeared and did their thing on the Ed Sullivan Show. I still can remember when they landed in NYC, a day after I had turned 15 years old. And then watching them on a black & white Zenith TV.
The Beatles arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport, 7 February 1964
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George Harrison and Bob Marley
George Harrison and Bob Marley backstage at The Roxy, Los Angeles, 1975.
Diane Keaton and Al Pacino
Diane Keaton and Al Pacino during the filming of The Godfather.
Louis Armstrong and Paul Newman
Louis Armstrong and Paul Newman on the set of Somebody Up There Likes Me.
Patti Smith and John Belushi
Patti Smith and John Belushi, 1976.
James Garner and Audrey Hepburn
James Garner and Audrey Hepburn on the set of The Children’s Hour.
Paul Newman, Diahann Carroll and Kirk Douglas
Paul Newman, Diahann Carroll and Kirk Douglas on the set of Paris Blues.
John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd
John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd on the set of The Blues Brothers.
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali with 6 years old Patrick Power in the ring during his training for the heavyweight title fight against Harry Cooper, 1963.
Robert De Niro and Catherine Scorsese
Robert De Niro and Catherine Scorsese (Martin Scorsese’s mom).
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney having some tea.
Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep blowing a bubblegum bubble on the set of Sophie’s Choice.
Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking as a coxswain at Oxford, 1961. Hawking claimed he became involved with rowing because he was bored of studying physics.
Steve McQueen
Steve McQueen playing the saxophone, 1956.
Dusting Of Snow On Hedges
Got about an inch or two of snow today, more or less of a nuisance. Warmer weather is to be here for the weekend, and Monday.
A Young Keith Richards (The Rolling Stones)
A young Keith Richards with his mother Doris Richards, 1945.
Bill Clinton
A young Bill Clinton, 1947.
The Lights Are On (B&W)
This one is in black & white.
Ray Charles
Ray Charles playing chess on a bus, 1966.
Sun
Took this photo on Sunday. The sun was showing weakly through the overcast sky.
Dim sunlight
Moon
The moon is in its Waxing Crescent phase, which is 32% illuminated. Believe me, the moon is in the photo. Shortly after 6:00 pm, it was 31F, -0.6C. Not too bad for the first week of December.
32% of the moon is illuminated.
Smoke
Smoke coming from the heating exhaust pipe, which is behind the building I reside.
Jeff Bridges & Lloyd Bridges
Jeff Bridges with his dad Lloyd Bridges.
Sky Photo
Took this photo, using the B&W mode. Hint: I do love black & white.
Stephen Hawking, 1963
A young Stephen Hawking, 1963.
Princess Diana
A young Princess Diana and her guinea pig Peanuts.
Jimi Hendrix Driving A Dune Buggy
Jimi Hendrix driving a dune buggy, 1968.
Goldie Hawn and Steven Spielberg
Goldie Hawn and Steven Spielberg roller skating, 1980.
Paul Newman
Paul Newman on a tricycle.
Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry
Hugh Lauri and Stephen Fry playing chess in Fry’s rooms at Cambridge, 1980.
Roy Orbison, Bruce Springsteen and Elvis Costello
Roy Orbison, Bruce Springsteen and Elvis Costello
Black and White Figure in Doorway
Black and white figure standing in doorway.
Jodie Foster, Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese
Jodie Foster, Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese on the set of Taxi Driver.
Ethel Kennedy, Jackie & John F. Kennedy
Jackie Kennedy taking a selfie in the mirror with Ethel Kennedy and John F. Kennedy in 1954.
Black and White Photo of the Alps by Eugene Feygin
Storm ~ Black & White
Storm
Jean Simmons and Paul Newman
Jean Simmons and Paul Newman on the set of Until They Sail
Ballerina Dancer & Sax Player
Ballerina dancer and sax player
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Vincent Price and Alice Cooper
Vincent Price and Alice Cooper
Legs and Pearls
Legs and pearls
