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Saturday, 07-19-2008 Dear Diary

By C Tann-Starr

Services for Real Estate Pros with Tann Starr & Associates, Inc.

July 20, 2008 07:28 AM

Yesterday, I had a fabulous turtle run photo-shoot by the award winning landmark Brooklyn Public Library. It's located right off of Grand Army Plaza, across from Prospect Park (which houses the Brooklyn Zoo and a host of other famous attractions and monuments. The Brooklyn Public Library is also adjacent to the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. Since I was born and raised in Brooklyn, I love doing turtle runs in my old stomping grounds and have quite a bit of eye candy in store for you. Here is a sneak preview of two Grand Army Plaza shots for my next localism article following the Brooklyn Bridge spotlight. Enjoy!

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C Tann-Starr

Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Thank you, Ron. I am so glad you enjoyed them. Deb has inspired me to give sneak previews of what I am cooking up for localism. My diary will also give me an opportunity to maybe show photographs that might not otherwise ever see the daylight on Active Rain. I do so love jogging with my camera. I've collected a lot of eye candy! I'm also toying with the idea of showing my AR CC family how I create some of my paintings. Writing my AR diary looks like it is going to be a lot of fun!

Jul 20, 2008 07:39 AM

C Tann-Starr

Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Hey Kathy! Yes, it is directly across the street from the entrance monuments at the gateway to Prospect Park. The Library is to the left and the Arch is directly behind where I am standing facing the entrace. I always shoot 180 or 360 degrees when I pick a subject. I'm glad I do because now I can help you remember. Here, take a peek:

Jul 20, 2008 07:46 AM

Kathy Passarette

Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY

L.I. Staging/Decorating

Yes! Glad to know my memory is not totally shot! : )

Jul 20, 2008 08:07 AM

Deb Brooks

Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Carolyn, you're not kidding about the eye candy. Wow. I should be ashamed that I've never been there. Okay, I am ashamed. I have a difficult time getting out of my own back yard but this is so magnificent. You just pushed this waaaayyyy up on my wish list.

Kathy, you're from there too? Wow. The Internet is better than the telephone when you want to reach out and touch someone!

Have a great Sunday, Ladies.

Later in the rain~Deb

Jul 20, 2008 08:09 AM

C Tann-Starr

Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Hey Kathy, I'm glad too! You are soooo going to need it with my husband hanging around! He's crazy! :-P

Hey Deb, you must let me know if you do come to NYC. Hopefully I'll be around and not visiting somewhere else. We'll have a blast! We have to run the streets at least for one afternoon. I know lots of neat little places to go and rumor has it that I am the "Queen of Free." (LOL)

Jul 20, 2008 08:23 AM

Barbara S. Duncan

RE/MAX Advantage - Searcy, AR

GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR

Very nice photos. I like the library shot. But what's a turtle run?

Jul 20, 2008 08:32 AM

C Tann-Starr

Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Hello Barbara, a "turtle run" is a slow, comfortable jog. :-)

Jul 20, 2008 08:41 AM

Leesa Finley

RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC

RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

These are terrific pictures C! I honestly feel like I am right there with you! Not only are they good photos but they are INTERESTING! Love them!

Jul 20, 2008 08:56 AM

C Tann-Starr

Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Hey Leesa, thank you! I love photography. It's a lot of fun!

Jul 20, 2008 09:37 AM

Barbara S. Duncan

RE/MAX Advantage - Searcy, AR

GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR

With a camera!! Thanks for explanation.

Jul 20, 2008 09:44 AM

C Tann-Starr

Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Barbara, you are very welcome. Thank you for stopping by and reading my on-line photo-diary. :-)

Jul 20, 2008 10:01 AM

Cristal Drake

Prudential California Realty - Fullerton, CA

Realtor - Fullerton Real Estate

Girl! You take amazing pictures. How do you have time for it all????

Jul 20, 2008 10:23 AM

C Tann-Starr

Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Hi Cristal, jogging is quiet time for me. It helps relieve stress, clears my head and provides me with eye candy. I get to see my friends, meet new people and think about what type of paintings or sketches I may create down the road based upon what inspires me. I am an artist with a "visual addiction." Colors and textures fascinate me. I schedule different runs during different times in the day because the lighting changes the play of luminosity across physical objects. Check out the colors in this shot for my upcoming "Pineapple Walk" Brooklyn blog.

Jul 20, 2008 10:33 AM

C Tann-Starr

Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Cristal, I will drive 70 miles one way to capture the light of a sunset...

Jul 20, 2008 10:34 AM

Laura Watts

Positive Properties, LLC - Laurinburg, NC

C. These pictures are amazing. I love the Library. I have never been to New York, but maybe someday I will get a chance to visit and see some of these wonderful sights. Thanks for sharing.

Jul 20, 2008 04:39 PM

C Tann-Starr

Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Hello Laura, I hope I'm here when you do eventually visit. I would love to show you some really cool spots. I'm glad you enjoyed my photography. I'm constantly taking pictures! :-)

Jul 20, 2008 05:05 PM

Don Rogers

Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO

Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

And the HITS pics just keep on comin'. C, if you keep this up I will not have a reason to come to NY for a visit. ;-))

Don R.

Jul 20, 2008 11:25 PM

Mike Saunders

Retired - Athens, GA

C - great teaser shots, looking forward to the next installment, wonderful skyline. Not sure which I like better, New York's or San Francisco's

Jul 20, 2008 11:29 PM

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