Congregation Beth Isaac Talmud Torah - Avenue P - Midwood, Brooklyn © Frank H. Jump
September, 2008:
Yablokoff Kingsway Memorial Chapel – Coney Island Avenue
Yablokoff Kingsway Memorial Chapel - Coney Island Avenue - © Frank H. Jump
Jack Yablokoff purchased the funeral home from Jacob Blum in 1965, changing its name to Jack Yablokoff Funeral Home. Jack’s father, Herman Yablokoff, was a very famous Yiddish actor. For many years Jack was involved in many organizations and catered extensively to the new wave of Russian immigrants which started in the late 1970’s. His business grew rapidly over the years with the help of his nephews who were also very active in several organizations. Steven remains active today with the Knights of Pythias.
Due to the large increase in Russian volume they hired Inna Idelchik in 1991 as a secretary. Her compassion and dedication helped to grow this business to the success it is today. She became the first licensed Russian Funeral Director in New York, receiving her license in 1999. – Dignity Memorial Website
Roman Arena in Arles, France – Wheatpaste Art
Happy Man Wheatpaste Art - Roman Arena - Arles, France - © Frank H. Jump
Roman Arena at Arles, France - © Frank H. Jump
More on Arles – Wikipedia
Vin Mistral – Provence – Côtes du Rhône – France
Grand Vin Mistral - Provence - Côtes du Rhône - France - © Frank H. Jump
Grand Vin Mistral - Provence - Côtes du Rhône - France - © Frank H. Jump
Grand Vin Mistral - Provence - Côtes du Rhône - France - © Frank H. Jump
Official website of the wines of the Côtes du Rhône.
Lost America: Night Photography of the Abandoned West – Troy Paiva
ROY'S 2008 First time I tried to shoot this classic Amboy, California sign in at night, the owner chased me off with a shotgun. This time, there wasn't a soul to be found. © Troy Paiva
My buddy Alex Richman (Sidewalk Photography) turned me on to Paiva’s remarkable & haunting site Lost America. In correspondence with Paiva, he asked that I mention that his images are now available in the new Chonicle Book (SF)– Night Vision – The Art of Urban Exploration – released July 2008 – can be bought at Amazon.com.
Labor Day Feature Fade: Richard Coda – Greetings from Flagstaff, AZ
Hi Frank... I enjoy reading your blog. Attached is a photo I took in NYC before moving to Scottsdale, AZ. It’s from November 2002. I was going to Photo Expo at Jacob Javitz and walked around a little before and and found this. I enjoy taking photographs of old ads with my large format cameras. Enjoy! Rich
Serta Perfect Sleeper Mattress, Babbitt's - Flagstaff, AZ - © Richard Coda
Safeway - Flagstaff, AZ - © Richard Coda
Babbitt's - We Deliver - Flagstaff, AZ - © Richard Coda
Mission Ice Cream & Frozen Bars - Flagstaff, AZ - © Richard Coda
Mission Ice Cream & Frozen Bars - Flagstaff, AZ - © Richard Coda
Hotel Monte Vista - Flagstaff, AZ - © Richard Coda
Hotel Monte Vista - Flagstaff, AZ - © Richard Coda
Color images are digital (Fuji S2 or Nikon D300)
BW images are all from 8×10” film, except Safeway, which is from 4×5” film.
Other examples of Richard Coda’s work are at www.rcodaphotography.com and his blog at rcodaphotography.blogspot.com.
