Happy Anniversary Charles Darwin
Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 Posted in New York City, Atomische Photos, Travel | No Comments »This week marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. The story behind his exploration has always fascinated me, since reading Voyage of the Beagle as a school kid. Two years ago the American ...
Gay Parade New York 2008
Monday, June 30th, 2008 Posted in people, New York City, Travel | No Comments »George Takei + Brad Altman, originally uploaded by Atomische.com. Get soaked, steam a little, dry, repeat. Despite the rain, or perhaps because of it, I had a very enjoyable time at the 2008 Gay Parade. Instead of our usual spot we ...
Tel Aviv Photo Safari
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 Posted in Travel | No Comments »Had a very successful walk-around in Tel Aviv today, and saw much graffiti including stencils, tags and a few murals too. Erez is helping me translate some of the text. Processing them is a pain on the laptop so ...
Succah in the Desert
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008 Posted in Travel | 2 Comments »Just got back from the far south ... stayed in this hut near Mitzpe Ramon in the desert, with no electric or plumbing.
Ahmed & friend, our hopeful guides
Friday, May 30th, 2008 Posted in Travel | 1 Comment »We didn't really need guides, but ran into Ahmed and his friend every time we turned a corner. In perfect English, learned at the New Gate school, they asked "where would you like to go?" It turns out school is ...
At the Western Wall
Thursday, May 29th, 2008 Posted in Travel | 1 Comment »Today we took a drive to Jerusalem and visited many of the popular sites, visited with the locals, ate some great hummus and of course took lots of photos. More later, I promise. (it's quite late here and I'm wiped ...
Straight to the Heart
Thursday, May 29th, 2008 Posted in Travel | No Comments »Yesterday I went on a short photo safari in the old part of Tel Aviv with Erez. Called Neve tzedek (Oasis of Justice) it's actually the first neighborhood of Tel Aviv. We didn't see lots of graffiti except for a handful ...
I Have Arrived
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 Posted in Travel | 2 Comments »After a grueling flight, which started with me being chosen for extra security measures, I have arrived in Tel Aviv. First stop, the beach, followed by an invigorating fruit drink. The weather and water are perfect, although the locals think ...
Travel Time שָׁלוֹם
Monday, May 26th, 2008 Posted in Travel | 1 Comment »On my way to Tel Aviv today. Stay tuned for more posts from your Middle East correspondent.
Bethlehem Steel
Thursday, November 15th, 2007 Posted in Atomische Photos, Travel | No Comments »Atomische photo of the day for November 15, 2007 Last weekend I went to Hawk Mountain with my friend Michael. It was supposed to be hawk migration season -- but someone forgot to tell the hawks. We did see lots of ...
