We began today with a cup of
joe at the nearby Starbucks. Then it was off to the classroom to continue on with our final project. Stepping out of the elevator we were greeted by Nicole who
briefly explained that today were going to learn how to create a portfolio of our images and use that to establish relationships with galleries and colleges. We learned about many websites which offered free photography competitions and other various websites that would further our photographic success. After a long session in the
digilab learning about portfolios it was finally time for
Coney Island.
Before we departed many of us ate the boxed lunches provided by
Weinstein hall. For the most part the sandwiches were edible, unlike most days where if you liked
swiss cheese, onion, and mayo sandwiches on a whole wheat wrap you were in heaven. After finishing our food out of pure starvation we were en route to
Coney Island. It was a long subway ride out there but everyone was so excited to finally see the legendary amusement park.
The moment I stepped off the train I was overwhelmed by a feeling one can only describe as magical. Throughout the day we
visited many of the popular attractions such as Nathan's, the Wonder Wheel, The Freak Show, and Cyclone. We strolled the park as well as the beach for nearly three hours taking great photograph after great photograph of the unusual people residing on the Island.
After everyone had gotten their fill of hot dogs and their shirts had changed colors do to intense perspiration, it was finally time to board the train back home. As we stepped off the platform and onto the train we wished
Coney Island
farewell and could only dream about what works of art our cameras held inside
