Pick Me, Please!

Pick Me, Please!, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Mini terra cotta warriors at a sidewalk sale in Chinatown, New York, NY.

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Looking Up

Looking Up, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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A 'Father & Son' look up at the mannequins/scupltures installed overhead at the Comcast Center's atrium, Philadelphia, PA.

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12-Yr Special Reserve

12-Yr Special Reserve, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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First time trying Jameson Irish Whiskey and I quite like its smoothness and flavor. Cheers!

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Dimpled Reflection

Dimpled Reflection, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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A stainless steel lampshade hangs behind a grilled up antique store's show window. As seen along W 27th St., New York, NY.

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Unwinding

Unwinding, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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The Boss unwinds after a hard day's work. She is seen here sketching a job applicant from a previous day's interview session.

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Can't See Clearly?

Can't See Clearly?, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Stop by Mott Street Optical for all your vision needs. As seen at the corner of Mott St. & Bayard St., Chinatown, New York, NY.

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The Beginning of Something Hot

We went to the Asian grocery store over the weekend to get some food stuff.  We happened upon this wonderful pile of green finger chili.  Thoughts of "Bicol Express" came to mind immediately! 

It is simply sauteed pork meat with coconut milk , shrimp paste and chili peppers.  And lots of it in my recipe!  The hotter, the better! 

Julienne finger peppers

Slice pork belly into cubes.

Crush the garlic and simmer in coconut milk.

Add shrimp paste or salted shrimp to suit your taste.

Add pork belly cubes into coconut milk.

Wash finger chilis (optional).

Add finger chili  and simmer until reduced to a thick consistency.

Serve it with freshly cooked white rice, it is delectably delicious!  If you love hot food, this recipe will surely light up your taste buds!

Ingredients:

• ½ kilo Pork Belly
• ½ kilo Green Finger Chilis 
• 1 cup Shrimp Paste or Salted Shrimp
• 2 cans Coconut Milk
• 3 cloves Garlic

Preparation:

1. Julienne finger peppers.
2. Slice pork belly into cubes.
3. Crush the garlic and simmer in coconut milk.
4. Add shrimp paste or salted shrimp to suit your taste.
5. Add pork belly cubes into coconut milk.
6. Wash finger chilis (optional).
7. Add finger chilis into the coconut/pork mix.
8. Continue to simmer until coconut milk has reduced to a thick consistency.

Fearless

Fearless, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Somewhere off the the La Jolla coastline in San Diego, CA.

Captured with the Instagram iPhone app.

A Faceless Crowd

A Faceless Crowd, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Passing through City Hall's Market Street East entrance, a group of lunch-goers walk past a mural painted over a fence to cover up ongoing building restoration.

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Philadelphia City Hall at Market Street East

Philadelphia City Hall at Market Street East, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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The building was designed by Scottish-born architect John McArthur, Jr., in the Second Empire style, and was constructed from 1871 until 1901 at a cost of $24 million.

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A Commuter Moment

A Commuter Moment, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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A commuter checks the electronic schedule board for train arrivals. As seen on Track 1 Section of Suburban Station, Philadelphia, PA.

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Make The Most of Both

Make The Most of Both, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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A sculpture at the corner of W 50th St. and Sixth Avenue, New York, NY.

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Cheers to a great 4th of July!

Cheers to a great 4th of July!, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Captured with the Instagram iPhone app.

ER*** & YOU**

ER*** & YOU**, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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"That's it! I'm calling Head Office to inform them our signage is missing some letters!"

As seen at the corner of Seventh Avenue & W 49th St., New York, NY.

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Kipon Tilt Adapter

Kipon Tilt Adapter, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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The tilt adapter is a blast to use! It makes controlling the lens' tilt easier than holding an unmounted lens in the palm of your focusing hand. Wish they made one for EOS & Pentax K-mount though.

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Bright Colors Required

Bright Colors Required, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Only the brightest of colors will do for those wearing flip-flops on a Summer day!

Captured while riding on the upper level of the NYC-bound Megabus as it exited the Lincoln Tunnel at W 38th St, New York, NY.

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Location, Location, Location

Location, Location, Location, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Arguably the most desirable corporate address in the city. As seen at the corner of JFK Blvd. & 17th St., Philadelphia, PA.

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Have One On Me!

Have One On Me!, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Here' s one to quench your thirst! Cheers!

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Conjuring Bubbles

Conjuring Bubbles, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Someone was washing their truck on the other side of the fence. Soap bubbles were afloat everywhere!

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Unread Email

Unread Email, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Sunlit Blades

Sunlit Blades, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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In The Boss' absence, I embrace my gardening duties whole-heartedly! This was captured this morning after I had watered the plants.

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Got Caps?

Got Caps?, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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New York City caps hawked on the sidewalks of Fifth Avenue, New York, NY.

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Flatiron Building

Flatiron Building, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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The Flatiron Building, or Fuller Building, as it was originally called, is located at 175 Fifth Avenue in the borough of Manhattan, New York City and is considered to be a groundbreaking skyscraper.

Shot from a moving taxi cab on Broadway as we made our way to Chinatown, New York, NY.

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Power Lunch

Power Lunch, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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I bet they're talking 'shop' over lunch! As seen at Table 31's al fresco dining area at the Comcast Center along J.F. Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia, PA.

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What Apps Do You Use?

What Apps Do You Use?, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Recommendations wanted.

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Night & Day

Night & Day, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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A reflection of the Aramark Tower as seen off SEPTA Headquarters building off Market Street, Philadelphia, PA. Right next to it is the Loews Hotel.

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To Each Her Own

To Each Her Own, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Red Splash

The wine is a blend of merlot (48%), cabernet sauvignon (28%), syrah (10%), zinfandel (3%) and the mysterious category of “mixed blacks” for 6%. Read about it here.

This one's definitely going on our shortlist!

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Strobist info:  On-camera bare Speedlite 580EX in manual mode @ 1/16th power, bounced off white ceiling.

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Mending Fences

Mending Fences, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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In The Evening Light

In The Evening Light, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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"Give light, and the darkness will disappear of itself. " - Desiderius Erasmus

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Thanks For Visiting FAO Schwarz

Thanks For Visiting FAO Schwarz, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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The world-famous FAO Schwarz Fifth Avenue store is one of the most renowned stores in the world. It is a favorite destination for New Yorkers, as well as international and domestic tourists who line up daily to see the store's assortment of toys, gifts and collectibles unmatched anywhere in the world.

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Urban Slices

Urban Slices, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Philadelphia's City Hall and the Residence Inn reflect off the glass panels of SEPTA's Headquarters on Market Street. The pale brick-clad building next to it is The Wanamaker Building.

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The Ubiquitous Brick Wall

The Ubiquitous Brick Wall, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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As seen at the corner of N. Lambert St., Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA.

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Sweet Dreams are Made of These

Sweet Dreams are Made of These, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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♫ Listen & Watch

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Head To Head

Head To Head, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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This was the first time we took the train to and from the airport. It sure beats driving through traffic and paying the exorbitant parking fee! I will never drive to the airport again.

As seen on the train at Terminal E, Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia, PA.

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That All Familiar Guitar

That All Familiar Guitar, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Hard Rock Cafe's over-sized rotating guitar as seen at the corner of 11th & Market Street, Philadelphia, PA.

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iPad2 Ad

iPad2 Ad, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Apple's billboard as seen at the corner of Baxter St., Chinatown, New York, NY.

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Sync'ing in Tunes

Sync'ing in Tunes, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Here's to a wonderful start to your work week! Have a great Monday, friends!

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