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I've been a bit slow on the blog posts lately as we've been working on a new look for this site. I'm so excited that it is finally up and running! I had the pleasure of working with Brian at Skooks Designs. Still making a few changes here and there but update your RSS feed and bookmark the new and improved blog site. I think that once I get the hang of the new interface that I'm going to be posting a lot more. Goodbye Blah Blog-Hello http://www.cynthiabrownweddings.com/blog.html! See you on the other side.

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Nor'easter doesn't stop the 'Naked Cowboy'

His real name is Robert Burck, but to anyone who has passes him by in Times Square, he is simply recognized best as the 'Naked Cowboy'. I found this Associated Press shot on the web today and had to laugh. I believe it was just this past Fall when I was in the city with my son one day when we found ourselves in Times Square on our way to Toys r Us. I was surprised that the 'Naked Cowboy' wasn't preforming and was told by a street cop that he was probably in court that day. It seems that the makers of M&Ms, (Mars Inc.) has made an advertisement using the likeness of Robert, briefs and all. The cop went on to tell me that the 'Naked Cowboy' makes a really decent living preforming in Times square. Frankly, I'm not surprised since I've seen him there for many years. If he wins his lawsuit against Mars Inc. he'll definitely be able to afford some new duds.

Don't Miss Valentines Day!

There are plenty of holidays that you could call Hallmark card creations meant to send us into gift giving frenzy's. Although my son was given a printed list of eighteen cards to give to his classmates, he will also be getting 18 cards-how fun! Kids love any excuse to throw a party or to eat chocolate (don't we all?), so we will be creating something special over the next few days for him to give to his friends. If you're looking for Valentines Day gift ideas, you can't go wrong with flowers-that is to say if diamonds are not in the budget. Check out Fleur de Lys in New Haven. Jennifer, the owner, has done a beautiful job on the flowers at several venues that I have shot. I know that they are busy, busy so don't wait until the last minute. If you are a bride, just planning your wedding, I highly recommend Fleur de Lys.

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NCSA 29th Annual Photography Exhibition

The New Canaan Society for the Arts holds a juried photography exhibit each year. The show has become increasingly popular and draws entrants from all over the Northeast. It's popularity alone makes it a tough show to be accepted into. This years juror is George Schaub and like the jurors who have come before him, he has one amazing list of credentials. He is the editorial director of Shutterbug magazine and a member of the faculty in the Visual and Preforming Arts Department of the New School in New York. He has also taught at the Santa Fe Photo Workshops, The Maine Photo Workshops and the Palm Beach Photo Centre. He has authored over 20 books on photography and has been widely published in the New York Times, Travel & Leisure, Men's Journal and numerous photographic magazines. I am thrilled to be a part of this show again this year. In past years I've won first prize in the Professional color catagory and an honorable mention the following year. The show runs from February 8th to March 15th, 2009. The opening reception is Sunday, February 8th from 4PM-6PM at the Carriage Barn. Come say hi if your in the neighborhood.

Here is my entry titled "Casey's Hairdo".

The honorable mention in 2008

And the First Prize in 2007

I'm Proud to be an American!

The whole world is watching, it's one of those days that we will remember what we were doing when Obama became our 44th President. This is huge!

Minus What!!!!

O.K. This is officially ridiculous!