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Dragonfly


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

This dragonfly, perched on a branch in Austin's Town Lake, just seemed to watch me as I took a dozen photos of it.

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The Grates


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

The Grates performed an amazing show at Pianos.

Grate-Est Hits: Fronted by the bouncy, effervescent Patience Hodgson, Aussie alt-rocker trio The Grates took the stage Wednesday night and quickly made an impression with its brand of edgy, catchy pop anthems.

Tall Black Girls


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

Kate of Tall Black Girls is a rock star.

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My Yellow Shadow


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

Water Taxi Bar in Long Island City borders the area between oasis and liability.

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Williamsburg Performance Art


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

Oh, Williamsburg.

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Cat Hoodie


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

Who can resist Charlie as part of the lolcats meme?

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Superman


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

I scrambled to find and turn on my camera, set it, compose and shoot this image before he was too far away to take another decent one.

Leah Twirls


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

Sometimes for no reason at all, Leah will pull a dance move in public.

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Arches


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

Sometimes it's good to look up in unfamiliar subway stations.

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Bridge Cafe


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

Walking around downtown with Charity, we simultaneously looked for and stumbled upon the excellent, untouristy Bridge Cafe, billed as "the oldest drinking establishment in New York."

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Billboard


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

I'm a sucker for blue skies and one-stop shopping.

Numbers


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

I have no idea what these numbers represent, although I suspect it has something to do with parking.

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Salad


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

Does a salad know its destiny?

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Static


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

This must be a visualization of the scratchy, unintelligible subway announcements of yore.

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Mercer


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

Sometimes you can't get enough of a New York City rainbow.

Roses


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

A rose by any other name ... would still benefit from the amazing light of this day.

A break in the clouds


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

For the few moments in between torrential downpours, the light in the West Village was amazing.

Corrugated


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

This corrugated background was just too great to pass by without asking Charity to pause beside it.

Rainbow


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

It's not often you see a rainbow in Manhattan, much less two.

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Hugh Ryan


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

Hugh Ryan read at the How I Learned Reading Series in June 2009.

How I Learned ...


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

The How I Learned Reading Series, hosted by Blaise, takes place every month at the Happy Ending Lounge on Broome Street.

Blaise


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

I know Sarah via Blaise.

Sarah Kelly


, originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

Sarah Kelly is one of the reasons I learned to play the ukulele.

Svea


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

Svea sang a Madonna song at karaoke.

Jeff Gordinier


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

Jeff Gordinier read at the How I Learned Reading Series in June 2009.

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69 Bayard


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

Svea stuck a dollar bill on the wall at 69 Bayard.

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Brüno


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

The first ads for the movie "Brüno" have begun to appear — and delight.

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Numbers & Letters


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

Katie and Joe of Numbers & Letters perform at Matchless in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

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Cheyenne


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

Cheyenne makes a claw at show of embroidered canvases by Melissa Banigan, a good friend of ours in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

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Leah


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

Leah strikes a pose at a group art show in which our friend and talented painter Malado Baldwin participated.

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Hands


originally uploaded by Brunocerous.

Whether waiting for the subway or already on the 7 train, Charity is often amenable to a camera.