A Jerseyan’s photo blog

by Eric Levin

The Picnic Table at the End of the Mind

September 23, 2009

In Bermuda, the narrow, winding roads are abuzz with motor scooters. I joined the crowd, rented a scooter, and did some exploring. I don't think I've ever seen a picnic table as idyllically situated as this one. Photo by NJM senior editor Eric Levin....
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Bermuda, Bumper-to-Bumper 2

September 22, 2009

Though subtropical, the island is lush with vegetation. The native white limestone is everywhere–in bricks and blocks, in striated outcrops–and… Read the rest

Bermuda, Bumper-to-Bumper

September 21, 2009

Bermuda has no highways, and its main roads are perpetually curving lanes just wide enough for one car in each… Read the rest

The Skyway Series 5: Support

September 15, 2009

So let’s hear it for the civil engineers of the 1920s and ’30s. Location: Jersey City.   I’m on assignment… Read the rest

The Skyway Series 4: Reflections

September 14, 2009

Where 18-wheel cowboys corral their 10-wheel mounts--under the Pulaski Skyway, at the end of Duncan Avenue in Jersey City. Photo by NJM senior editor Eric Levin...
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The Skyway Series 3: Close-Up

September 11, 2009

Duncan Avenue in Jersey City dead-ends at the Hackensack River, creating this close-up. Photo by NJM senior editor Eric Levin....
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The Skyway Series 2: A River Runs Under It

September 10, 2009

Just a few hundred yards from the Lincoln Park Driving Range in Jersey City, Duncan Avenue dead ends at the Hackensack River. Photo by NJM senior editor Eric Levin....
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Fixer Upper

September 8, 2009

Location: Portland, Maine. (Relax. I’ve finally run out of Portland pictures. Tomorrow it’s back to Jersey with…THE SKYWAY SERIES, the… Read the rest

Big Doings

September 4, 2009

Three little faces popped up in the window of a house I stopped to photograph in Portland, Maine. Photo by NJM senior editor Eric Levin....
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Meter Reader Heaven

September 3, 2009

During the four days I spent in Portland, Maine last week, I noticed that all the electric meters are on the outside of the houses, setting up some interesting visual rhythms. Phto by NJM senior editor Eric Levin...
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Back From Fishin’

September 2, 2009

I ate a lot of seafood during my four days in Maine (for a wedding). I ate mackerel and New England clam chowder and fried clams, but what I ate mostly were generously stuffed lobster rolls, the lazy man's cut-to-the-chase way to feast on pure lobster meat. Photo by NJM senior editor Eric Levin...
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Gone Fishin’

August 26, 2009

Plain Sight is off to Maine. Meanwhile, some vacationy images from NJM senior editor Eric Levin....
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Where There’s A Wheel…

August 25, 2009

In Jersey City, a place where truckers bring old tires. Photo by NJM senior editor Eric Levin....
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Johnny Applesqueeze

August 24, 2009

Sunday Times, dry-cleaned shirts, small carry on bag, and an apple. What, no New Jersey Monthly? It’s okay. Mike subscribes,… Read the rest

Still Life Never Sleeps

August 21, 2009

Behind a bed & breakfast in Great Barrington, Mass., I came across this scene. which went poof about 15 minutes later when a car parked right in front of the sheet of glass. Photo by NJM senior editor Eric Levin....
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So Sue Me

August 20, 2009

Still more pictures from the hot rod rally at the Morristown Green. Photos by NJM senior editor Eric Levin...
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Car in the Headlights

August 19, 2009

Location: Egremont, Mass. (next door to Great Barrington, in the Berkshires). Plain Sight went AWOL for the weekend, to watch… Read the rest

Merc’ Melange

August 17, 2009

How Tony Gaglio got his groove (aka his 1951 custom Mercury) back. Photos by NJM senior editor Eric Levin....
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One Man’s Merc’

August 14, 2009

Meet Tony Gaglio's purple pride and joy, a custom 1951 Mercury Monarch. Photos by NJM senior editor Eric Levin....
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Hot Rod Messages

August 13, 2009

Hot rodders wear their hearts on their windows, spare tire covers, and saddle bags. Photos by NJM senior editor Eric Levin....
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