the media chatter of the recent “Super Moon” inspired me to re-visit my archives, for my favorite photographs of the moon from the last few years. Enjoy! this beautiful moon appeared over Edgerton Park on August 19, 2010 This October 14 moon, with its fast-moving werewolf-movie clouds, was the perfect precursor to Halloween in 2011 […]
A Celebration Of Edgerton Park – by Mike Franzman
Nestled between Whitney Avenue & Prospect Street, is a best-kept secret of sorts: Edgerton Park (formerly in Eli Whitney’s family, and the Brewster Estate) a beautiful stone wall surrounds Edgerton Park on Whitney Avenue, and Cliff Street a panoramic shot of the path around the park plenty of benches & railing to enjoy the […]
A Celebration Of East Rock – by Mike Franzman
East Rock is one of the largest rock formations in New Haven the monument atop East Rock can be seen from almost every part of New Haven in 2013, East Rock featured a Night-Time Laser Spectacle visible throughout the city you can drive, bike, or walk the main road up to the summit the beauty […]
New Haven’s New Fire Chief – by Mike Franzman
this week marked the inauguration of New Haven’s 16th Fire Chief: Chief Allyn Wright Fire Crews Lined Church Street for the inauguration Standing Room Only in the auditorium more than 40 new recruits are under Chief Wright’s command New Haven Firefighters Emerald Society begin the proceedings All Rise For The Ceremony Dr. Henry C. Lee […]
Birds Of New Haven – by Mike Franzman
With changing seasons and a hearty New England climate, New Haven has many feathered friends. Here are just some of the birds we can watch in New Haven. our Connecticut state bird, the American Robin a male cardinal a blue jay in flight, with a peanut a grackle on the prowl a winter sparrow in snow this […]
The Bridges Of New Haven County – by Mike Franzman
a romantic collection of New Haven bridges… Grand Avenue Bridge Ferry Street Bridge Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge (Q Bridge) as it used to appear before renovations New Haven Hotel bridge over George Street Chapel Street Bridge in snow Covered Bridge at the Eli Whitney Barn and now, seasonal changes… East Rock Road Bridge in Autumn East […]
Faces Of New Haven – by Mike Franzman
a few of the faces you might see in New Haven on any given day… Mohamed owns the New Star Diner on Lombard Street Joe is the original tobacconist at The Owl Shop on College Street Lilac and Carolyn on the Green Pete is a painter, a musician, a security officer, and a father Annette […]