Just another Monday - 04/15/13 - Photo by Tina Yee

A Rochester officer was injured in a fight during an attempted arrest at a Lake Avenue apartment building.  I was just struck by the person standing outside his door so close to a cop who was searching for the man in the area with what looks like a gun and flashlight.  

They’re everywhere! - 04/05/13 - Photo by Carlos Ortiz

At the New York Wine & Culinary Center in Canandaigua during an assignment.

The Collector side of Lou Gramm - 04/10/13 - Photo by Marie D. De Jesús

     I spent a few hours with Foreigner former lead singer, Lou Gramm yesterday. For those like me who were too tiny to enjoy his golden years, he is the one that sings ”Waiting For A Girl Like You.”

     The photo shoot went smooth, but as always, too short. Still I pulled out my LED spot light and was able to make a few portraits that could reflect his enthusiasm for muscle cars. 

Observing the Governor - 04/11/13 - Photos by Marie D. De Jesús

     During the New York Governor Andrew Cuomo visit to Rochester I took my time to observe him. The first photograph he seemed completely submerged into his own thoughts ignoring the the crowd surrounding him. Is like everything around him is a blur frozen in time. The second photo he listens to opposite arguments sitting on the hot chair of the D&C editorial board. I made countless photographs of the governor that day, but this two reflects the best the ours he spent in time. 

A River Runs Through It                          Photo by Max Schulte / 040813

We needed some aerials Monday for future stories. I like this photo looking south on the Genesee at all the bridges lined up that run through Rochester. 

Holi - 04/01/13 - Photo by Marie D. De Jesús

     Holi which is a Hindu celebration commemorating the beginning of new and prosperous times as the spring time arrives. But other than splashing colored dust at strangers, is an opportunity to embrace each other. I have not being hugged by so many unknown people as I did as I was photographing this festival. The event gave opportunity to do a video and to shoot many portraits with my iphone. 

The Coddler - 03/18/13 - Photo by Marie D. De Jesús

My best story today is of a volunteer at Golisano Children’s Hospital named Ed Yantz, 78, of Henrietta who has been lending his arms for service and love for over 15 years. Yantz gives the attention of a grandfather to the children ill at the different units by playing with them, feeding them and strolling the hallways so they can enjoy the facilities while the parents can have a second to enjoy a meal or tend to something. What other better way to spend your retirement years than being of aid to children in need of attention. 

I left the hospital with my heart hanging from a thread and with a knot on my throat, but amazed by the dedicated work of the staff and volunteers. 

I placed Ed holding Brooke Ellis of Brighton by the shy light coming from the window giving enough space to show the tubes hanging from Brooke.