Photos of Inwood and Washington Heights

JUST PUBLISHED!

2010-11-24T05:33:00.000-05:00

The Photohumourist - Mixed Messages has just been published. This is an affordable, small format and softcover version priced at just £18 and is loaded with cultural anthropological wit. Much of the material was shot in New York City with some made in Inwood.

When previewing, please expand the view to full screen to best appreciate it as some of the pictures are quite detailed.

The Photohumourist - Mixed Messages by PAUL TREACY | Blurb.com

The photographs that make up this body of work come from personal and professional assignments dating back to about 1996.

It features some of my best and most thought provoking work to date.

This is a premium quality book using paper that is 35% heavier than regular photo book stock. It has superb opacity and a lustre finish.

I chose a square format for this book so that all the images, whether vertical or horizontal, would feature at the same size. There's an image on each page and on each spread the two images play off each other in hopes of creating some wit and tension.

It's a detailed little book. One that you can really get your teeth into.

I hope you enjoy it and that you'll tell your friends and colleagues about it.
Thank you for your time.

Paul Treacy
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Exhibition at Strand Gallery (Proud Central)

2010-10-13T08:24:00.001-04:00

I'm delighted to announce that my work is to feature in an exhibition of the London Independent Photography group at the Strand Gallery (Proud Central) here in London between 20th and 30th October 2010, just a week away.

32 John Adam Street, London WC2N 6BP. Monday - Saturday 11am - 7pm. Free.

Three photographs will hang, including this one above of Connor sucking on a lollipop near the multiplex cinema in Peckham, south London. (He doesn't even like lollipops much and I don't think he finished this one.)

I'm hoping to use this opportunity to secure a solo show either at this same gallery or similar.

If you're in London over this period then I hope you'll come see it.

Many thanks.

EARTHHOUR

2010-03-27T15:14:00.001-04:00

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Promo video for book with Inwood pictures in it

2009-11-07T18:52:00.005-05:00

Woofers Promo Video from Paul Treacy on Vimeo.

Book promotion video for WOOFERS: Dogs & Their People.

I'm seeking votes for the Blurb Best Books Contest which closes on November 9th so if you are tickled by this little book, please consider voting for me at

Thank you kindly.

Paul Treacy

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Portfolio: paultreacy.com

PLEASE VOTE FOR THIS BOOK

2009-11-05T07:40:00.003-05:00

If this tickles you, please consider voting for it in Blurb's Best Books Contest.

Placing well in this competition would help me enormously as I move into filmmaking. Thank you.

By the way, there are lots of images from Inwood in this book. Please spread the word. Thanks.

A Call For Votes Please

2009-10-23T11:13:00.003-04:00

Most of the material in this book was made in New York City and many of the images come from Inwood.

Please vote for my book in
Best Blurb Books Contest!

Voting ends Nov. 9

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Gorgeous 11x14 archival prints now available for GB£35

2009-06-24T17:08:00.001-04:00

Indian Road Playground Shenanigans

2008-12-01T01:47:00.004-05:00

Messing about on a hot summer day at the Indian Road Playground.

Playground Shenanigans from Paul Treacy on Vimeo.

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Friendship. Community. Light.

2008-11-24T07:12:00.003-05:00

I have just posted three gems from Isham Park at my pro blog that celebrate friendship, community and light. The light in Isham Park is utterly gorgeous and will stay with me forever. On tough days I can close my eyes and simply remember the light from Isham and feel at peach.

I've adjusted the code at my pro blog to allow for larger pictures. They need to be big.

THREE ISHAM PHOTOS

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On Stage In Isham Park

2008-08-21T03:00:00.004-04:00

It's not that long but it'll take a moment to load.

More to come soon.

2008-08-20T18:20:00.002-04:00

This blog will return shortly. I'm still busy sorting myself and my family out having moved to London. However, I still have a lot of material from my time in Inwood (almost 6 years) that I want to share.

MOB O' YOUNGSTERS

2008-05-14T23:23:00.022-04:00

Isham Park shenanigans.
Click to enlarge

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THANK YOU MARGARET

2008-04-24T21:46:00.008-04:00

(I posted this erroneously on my family blog several days ago. Twas meant for this blog)

Margaret mentioned in a comment on the previous post about the silver balloons caught in a tree on Cooper Street. Well, here they are. Thanks a million, Margaret.

(Click to enlarge)

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without permission.

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POSTERS

2008-04-11T13:43:00.003-04:00

The posters link is active again. I redesigned my site and have redone the posters page. It only links from this blog. Simply click the image you like on the linked page.

Gallery prints will be available shortly though will be more expensive. I'm still working out the details.

Thank you.

BALLOONS IN INWOOD

2008-04-09T13:34:00.006-04:00

I love to photograph balloons. It amazes me how fascinated kids are by them. And how heart broken they are when one pops or escapes. That a simple balloon can bring about such glee and heartbreak so easily and quickly is intriguing. Don't you think?

All these balloons were in Inwood.

© Paul Treacy 2008. All rights reserved.
Please do not copy and paste these images without permission.

Brand new PHOTOHUMORIST website

Anti-War Mural

2008-03-26T10:46:00.010-04:00

I happened upon this last evening. It's brand new, I think. I walk past here a lot and yesterday was the first time I say it. It marks the 5th anniversary of the Iraq war and expresses exasperation at the waste of it all. I think that everyone involved in this mural ought to be thanked and congratulated for such a moving and thought provoking piece. Society as a whole could do with paying more attention to this war and demanding answers from those responsible for starting it. Well done Inwood.

Would you like to see MY NEW BOOK?

BENEATH AN ISHAM MOON

2008-03-17T22:57:00.005-04:00

A late evening stroll beneath a beautiful full moon in Isham Park not so long ago. Click image to enlarge.

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OBSERVING THE FLAG

2008-03-12T13:46:00.002-04:00

BOOK STORE

NEW BOOK Almost Ready

2008-03-11T14:06:00.001-04:00

Sorry for the lack of activity here but I've been sweating over my second book which is now finished. I'm just waiting for a test copy to approve before it hits the marketplace.

An official announcement will follow in a week or so.

Here's the front cover...

MORE FLAG MATERIAL

2008-03-01T10:21:00.002-05:00

I've got some more Inwood flags on the way. Please stand by.

In the mean time I'd like to remind folks about my old multimedia post at Current TV. I could really do with a few more votes there. So if you not seen it then please greenlight it. But only if you like it, of course.

Cheers.

INWOOD'S FLAGS (part 1)

2008-02-23T13:52:00.011-05:00

I should have prepared these ages ago. Delving into my archive on another project I came across my images from the "Field of Flags" in 2006. It was a strange experience walking amongst these thousands of flags.

I'll post in two parts because there are rather a lot of them. Some I'll prep as Poster Prints should anyone be interested.

© PAUL TREACY 2008. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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DANGEROUS IDIOT!

2008-02-20T13:47:00.004-05:00

An idiot riding like a beast out of hell past the Indian Road Playground during the summer when there were loads of little ones around. Is it any wonder that I'm so obsessed with shutting the gate?

I came across these two today as I was working through some archiving chores and was immediately reminded of how angry I was at this guy. If you know this idiot, please smack him upside the head for me, cause I know I would if I knew him. And no helmet!

DOLPHIN TRICKS PICS

2008-02-17T22:20:00.004-05:00

Back in New York tomorrow. Will post new material in the coming days.

In the mean time, should you be interested;
DOLPHIN TRICKS PICS

NEW IMAGES & POSTERS

2008-02-07T00:35:00.000-05:00

Here are two new images which are also now available as posters. Again made late at night. I find Inwood Hill Park utterly captivating after dark. Everything about it changes. It sounds different. It smells different, and of course, it looks different. And it may not be terribly safe either but I'm drawn to it never the less.

These two are as they appear as posters with white borders.

More soon. Thanks for visiting.

POSTERS OF INWOOD

WEIRD JESUS STUFF

2008-02-04T12:40:00.000-05:00

As per my post at photohumorist.blogspot.com

© Paul Treacy 2008.
Outside the Good Shepard Church. I have no idea what this is all about. Weird though.

POSTERS FOR SALE

2008-01-30T12:59:00.000-05:00

I have some posters now ready for sale should anyone be interested (see column at right). All monies earned will go towards project development, website and blog support and feeding my youngsters.

Over time I will be adding lots of new images and possibly new products as well, such as cards and smaller posters.

I will also be preparing images from my other collections.

I have a major deadline for a triennial in Europe that I'm currently working on but as soon as it's done I'll post more new work from the hood.

Thanks for your interest.

Paul Treacy

POSTERS OF INWOOD

SOME SALT MARSH SHOTS

2008-01-23T21:36:00.001-05:00

MORE PICTURES LIKE THIS

CHASING A LASER

2008-01-22T22:27:00.000-05:00

This from two hours ago.

I took a detour home from c-town this evening and passed by the dog run. I don't know why exactly. I guess I just knew there was a picture to be had somewhere this evening.

These guys with their dogs were having a ball watching the dogs go crazy chasing after a laser light beam on the floor of the dog run. It was hilarious. I hadn't come across this activity before. It was just like throwing a ball. The dogs were into it big time. Needless to say I was entirely intrigued.

Unfortunately, as I was to help ready the boys for bed, I had to hurry home and couldn't linger longer to converse. I hope they see this shot. They must have been wondering what I was up to.

Four from the archives: Inwood Hill Park

2008-01-21T22:09:00.000-05:00

Taking in the view

Beautifully gloomy

Summer lushness

Balloon in a stump

I'm still getting the posters ready. A few days more is all.
Thanks for visiting.

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Henry Hudson Bridge

2008-01-18T23:43:00.000-05:00

The evening of this image was oppressive and stormy. I loved it. There was such energy in the atmosphere just waiting to explode. It never did, however, but the gloominess led to, what I think, is an interesting photograph.

I've been quite busy painting and repairing our apartment and so have been spending less time at the computer but I have lots of material I hope to upload this weekend.

I will also debut some large posters should anyone be interested. They size out at 23 x 35 inches and are of archival quality on gorgeous thick paper stock. Any monies made will support my blogging endeavors and allow me to continue making new work.

See you soonest, I hope.

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Inwood Nights

2008-01-11T00:08:00.001-05:00

I went into the park late one night after a couple of pints at the Piper's Kilt and stayed in there for about an hour making these images and lots more. It was a very quiet and still. It was strange experiencing Inwood so quiet on a cool December night. I left at about 2am feeling very cold.

I'll post more at the weekend.

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An eagle, hawk & wolf

2008-01-08T19:18:00.001-05:00

And eagle, a hawk and a wolf... sounds like the start of joke, doesn't it?

Most of us have seen the Red Tails, right? Many of us have seen the eagles too. But how many of you have seen the Alaskan wolf? This beautiful creature visited the nature center from upstate New York. Some of the local dogs being walked at the time were somewhat ill at ease on seeing the supreme canine. 'Twas a wonderful experience. I was in awe.

MORE CANINES

Back in business

2008-01-05T20:39:00.000-05:00

Right, let's resume. My technical issues are just about solved and so it is time to get rolling with my blogs again.

I have a substantial archive of material from which to draw now and I will be adding new material as I shoot it.

Tonight I will post some late evening and late night images from Inwood Hill Park.

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Got my new Mac

2008-01-01T19:57:00.000-05:00

I got my new Mac and so I'll be busier here now. There's a lot I want to do and now I have the computational power to do it. Finally!

Right now I'm busy configuring so please stay tuned.

Paulyman.

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Lots on new images

2007-12-19T13:21:00.000-05:00

I recently shot a lot of new material for this blog and will start processing them this evening. I look for ward to your feedback.

Please stay tuned.

Paul Treacy

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Blatant trumpet blowing

2007-11-20T22:53:00.000-05:00

It's that time of year again when we consider our Christmas shopping list. Well, perhaps I can make things a little easier for you. Any doggy people in your life? How about those who appreciate good photography and a little visual wit? Yeah, you've guessed correctly, it's time for me to plug again my first little book, Woofers. Sorry about the crazy music in this piece. I thought it was a hoot.

Tomorrow I will start a new series called On The Way To School. I realized the two days per week that I walk to and from school with my kids yield wonderful possibilities for witty pictures. This will be a regular feature that will do my best to be consistent on. Some of the pictures will be rather average, I expect, but I think there ought to be some gems from time to time too. Let's wait and see.

Okay, back to the task at hand...

I've been soooo damn busy

2007-11-15T00:55:00.001-05:00

Family, work, grant deadlines and various other distractions have kept me away for a while.

Here is a new body of work that you might be interested in posted at another of my blogs...

Back soonest.

Paulyman

Woofers in Inwood Hill Park

2007-10-24T00:08:00.000-04:00

Just pictures...

MORE DOGS & THEIR PEOPLE...

New Material

2007-10-23T12:18:00.000-04:00

Sorry for the delay on posting new material. I've had some issues with my computer and also needed to do some major overhaul work on my website which kept me away. I'm also about to leave town on assignment for a while and there are additional deadlines looming for grants and competitions due in mid November. When I get back things will settle down and I can start to get lots of new material up that I'm really excited about. I may get to some of it this evening for a while as I need a break from the assignment work.
Cheers.

Stalled for the mo

2007-10-02T22:48:00.001-04:00

Having a bit of a shit time of it at the moment. Computer's being very twitchy and so I've decided to wipe the hard disk and start over. This is going to be a huge undertaking as I have a complex network of library settings linked to all sorts of imaging and sound programs and replacing them will be very tedious indeed. I have a series of complex shooting assignments coming up and need my machine to perform flawlessly. Can't afford to screw anything up right now.

In any case, expect me to be silent here for a few more days as I endeavor to repair my essential systems.

Over and out for a while.

Technical issues

2007-09-18T13:49:00.000-04:00

Apologies folks.Technical issues have prevented me from posting right from the beginning. I suffered a major computer malfunction and have been busy putting all my software and security back in place. I'll be ready to upload lots of new material within the next couple of days. I'm also re-thinking my reproductions provider but more on this later.
Back soon.

George Washington Bridge

2007-09-09T11:44:00.000-04:00

These two images I made last weekend while working my way back up to Inwood from 181st Street. I found myself wandering along the river looking for pictures and wanted to share these with you.

I have quite a lot of material from my meanderings along the water's edge over the last 4 years or so. Ship wrecks, sunken boats, litter, decrepit awnings, pontoons, encampments, people swimming, bathing, fishing, fornicating probably and much more besides. Many of these images will appear here on this blog over time, should you be interested.
HIGH GRADE POSTERS are available of these images at 35x23 inches and 20x16 inches.

(Edited at 1.10pm to include the Little Red Lighthouse)

Comments are most welcome.
Thanks for visiting.

INTRODUCTION

2007-09-03T20:26:00.000-04:00

Welcome to Inwood Pix

My family and I have been living in Inwood for a few years now. We love it. It's an amazing place to live with a young crew. So beautiful is it that I've decided to make a photo blog of shots made exclusively in Inwood and Washington heights. These images will post small but upon clicking will open in a new window nice and large.

I already have a lot of material and will continue to shoot in the neighborhood regularly, in all seasons, in hopes of making better and better images. For the most part these images are of the place itself rather than the people that inhabit it, though some of them will appear from time to time. That's inevitable.

Dandelions in Isham Park late in the evening.

I want to share these images. I want them to be seen. I would like to share Inwood, as I see it, with anyone who likes to look at fine photography. I will also be selling these as archival prints and posters. The posters will be less expensive and large while the photo prints will be of exhibition quality.

I've been a photojournalist since 1992 and have been widely published around the world. I like making photographs in this neighborhood where I live, of my children and on the streets of this magnificent city. I have an exhibition under development for 2008 downtown and I published my first book 12 months ago. I was featured in CROSSWALKS: Contemporary Street Photography at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art in 2006 and have had two solo shows in Manhattan, in 1998 and 2003.

Inwood Hill Park, Fall 2005.

This is my third blog and it's for our community. I also have my Photohumorist blog aimed primarily at my colleagues and peers who tend to comment privately. And finally I have my family blog for family and friends, mostly overseas.

I'll finish up this first post with an image I made yesterday on my way home from many hours of walking and exploring. This scene presented itself along Seaman Avenue as I rushed home to help Claire get the chaps ready for bed. Needless to say I was slightly delayed as I tried to figure out a way to make a picture. I went back later to try and make a better shot but it had been cleared away.

Seaman Avenue.

I welcome all comments, either way.

Thank you for your time.