I'm going to start a new thing on this site but first, a little background into my wacky life.
Anyone who knows me understands that I'm a diehard photographer and I’ve freelanced for various publications over the years (oh, the good ol' days). Since digital photography became the norm in publishing and I couldn’t afford a good digital SLR camera, I’ve stopped taking pictures (well, not really, it’s just that it’s hard to get a good photo with a point and shoot digital camera and for the most part, I’m finished with using film).
Recently, I was able to purchased a SLR digital camera (for the geeks, I bought a Canon 10D for under 450 dollars...and yes, that's one hell of a deal) and since I can use my old lenses and flash, I’m back on the photo scene. I've been going around town taking pictures of anything and everything with the intention of updating my portfolio and possibly getting back into the freelancing business.
Now what does that have to do with this blog? Well, I think this site will be the best place to show off my work (since I’m taking photos in Danbury anyway). Once a week, I’ll show off some of my work and you can judge for yourself if I’m any good or not.
On that note, the first photo I’m posting is one of my favorites. It’s a picture of the 9-11 memorial on Main Street. If you look closely at the photo, there seems to be streaks of light coming out of the memorial into the street. Those are actually cars passing; to create that effect, I used a tripod and took a long exposure (45 seconds).
FYI: To enlarge the photo, just click on it.
Enjoy! If you like what you see, drop a comment. If there is something in Danbury that you think I should photograph, feel free to also drop a comment (or email me).
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On September 26, 2007, ten plaintiffs filed suit in response to an arrest of aday laborers at a public park in Danbury, Connecticut. Plaintiffs amended their complaint on November 26, 2007.
The amended complaint states that plaintiffs sought to remedy the continued discriminatory and unauthorized enforcement of federal immigration laws against the Latino residents of the City of Danbury by Danbury's mayor and its police department.
Plaintiffs allege that the arrests violated their Fourth Amendment rights and the Connecticut Constitution because defendants conducted the arrests without valid warrants, in the absence of exigent circumstances, and without probable cause to believe that plaintiffs were engaged in unlawful activity. In addition, plaintiffs allege that defendants improperly stopped, detained, investigated, searched and arrested plaintiffs. Plaintiffs also allege that defendants violated their Fourteenth Amendment rights when they intentionally targeted plaintiffs, and arrested and detained them on the basis of their race, ethnicity and perceived national origin. Plaintiffs raise First Amendment, Due Process and tort claims.
Plaintiffs request declaratory relief, damages and attorneys fees.
On September 26, 2007, ten plaintiffs filed suit in response to an arrest of aday laborers at a public park in Danbury, Connecticut. Plaintiffs amended their complaint on November 26, 2007.
