RobertSand

Robert Sand

has been a member since Nov 2007 and goes by RobertSand.

When the chill winds blow along the nearby Brooklyn waterfront, our walks grow shorter. When the snows melt we move to our New England farmhouse. Between seasons we travel to China and California to visit our two sons and their families and walk about out there, taking pictures, preferably B&W with a Nikon D80.

The Garden In Black and White
Photo Essay

The Garden In Black and White

11 Dec 2009177 views

Put a filter over your eyes, screening out the superficial colors to see the stark, fundamental tones and structures of trees and flowers.

Hutongs - The Narrow, Winding Lanes of Old China
Photo Essay

Hutongs - The Narrow, Winding Lanes of Old China

11 May 2009329 views

Now being swept away by the tide of modernization, only a decade ago most of China's urban population lived along these narrow, winding lanes.

Pausing to Appreciate New York City Bridges
Photo Essay

Pausing to Appreciate New York City Bridges

8 Nov 2008377 views

At twilight or in the evening when the street lights go on, the city's bridges deserve more than a passing glance.

On the Forest Trail to the Pond
Photo Essay

On the Forest Trail to the Pond

27 Aug 2008462 views

After sixteen inches of summer rain, there is new life on an old trail through a western Massachusetts state forest.

Breezy Point at Gateway National Park
Feature Story

Breezy Point at Gateway National Park

19 Jun 20083317 views

Tucked away at the edge of New York City's lower harbor, Breezy Point is a haven for water fowl, fish and photographers.

Safari Photography
Ten Tips

Safari Photography

23 Jan 20081090 views

Ten tips for successful wildlife photography while on safari.