Aamora Friends,

Thank you all for being with us

through out 2011!

The Secret by Ronnie Ginnever

Dressed to kill……

Each Christmas Eve for the past 20 years, my next door neighbor dresses in the same 1930′s vintage outfit. She is perfectly attired from head to toe. Where she goes she never tells. I never asked her why or where, but my rich imagination is filled with endless possibilities….  On Christmas Eve, this year, I took a candid photograph of her as she was about to descend the stairs to begin her secret journey. And I will never tell.

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Ronnie Ginnever is a born and bred New Yorker, and much of her work is inspired by the spirit and people of that City. Her photography has been shown in museums and galleries and published in magazines in the U.S., Canada and Europe. To find out more about Ronnie, check out her website, then enjoy more of her work at JPG Magazine.

Aamora Project Secret
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Welcome to our fourth installment of

The Aamora Carnival Project

Greetings All!

Llama & Monkey here, & just as promised earlier this week, here’s Friday’s report on Aamora Carnival Buzz around the globe! . . .

FRIDAY.FRIDAY.FRIDAY!

Hong Kong tram travelers gear up for The Aamora Carnival.

{Hong Kong Tram by John Linton}

Japan reports in with dancing & the singing of an Aamora Carnival or Bust limerick our office has yet to hear.

{Fast Track by Jim Robertson}

The Big Apple reports a cab shortage.  We’re unsure if that’s Carnival related or due to hurricanes, but we’re told, Aamora Carnival or Bust was heard to hail this cabbie.

{Hailing A Ride by Danielle Kelly}

Upstate New York is a buzz. One carnie explains the “W” seen thru this window stands for “Wowee.”

{W through the Window by Jim Ford}

The e-mail ended with “Wowee…Carnival or Bust,…Wowee…Carnival or Bust,…Wowee…flowing for at least 5 screens on our 32″ monitor before we scrolled to the attachment finally understanding what they were writing.

{Spanish Harlem on Foot by Ronnie Ginnever}

The three above on foot in Spanish Harlem, New York, we believe, are possibly limerick professionals. Our guess is the Aamora Carnival or Bust, That’s Right limerick originates with these three.

Their combination of joviality & trickery are apparent in all their correspondence. They also put Aamora Carnival or Bust on the outside of all their envelopes. Perhaps if and when they see this, they’ll clue us in with a video clip of how this global limerick is sung.

Have you seen the tv news about the man from Boston sculling the globe to the tune of the Aamora Carnival or Bust limerick? Neither have we, but a by-stander sent this photo as he sculled near Harvard University and told us there’s a tv spot out there somewhere.

Please send video of the limerick. Llama & monkey are intrigued.

{Sculling Solo by Jolie Buchanan}

Chesterman Beach on Vancouver Island is a buzz as surfers brave their boards for carnival fun. Their e-mail subject line was Aamora Carnival or Bust, so we know they’re in on it too!

{Chesterman Beach by Aaron Schwartz}

Last & certainly not least, a man whose updates fill a wall in our office. During the night, he embarks from Iceland to the Aamora Carnival.

{On Foot by Konrad Ragnarsson}

At first, we brush his e-mails off as odd joke; his correspondence continues to pour into our office. At closer look, a tremendous Aamora Carnival buzz with enthusiastic people getting involved with each of his steps can be followed.

Just days after the first photo you can see above, this man converts a fleet of busses; recruits a crew to letter each “Aamora Carnival or Bust” paints them day-glo, all while he personally drafts routes to pick up passengers for The Aamora Carnival.

{Carnival or Bust by Konrad Ragnarsson}

Well, it didn’t stop there. The man now has arranged helicopters to air-lift limerick gurgling swimmers & drop them to dry land to catch “Aamora Carnival or Bust” busses he has arranged.

{Dropped in by Helicopter by Konrad Ragnarsson}

Remember:

• Llama & monkey didn’t create this; we tallied & reported;
• We’ve not heard the Aamora Carnival or Bust limerick, please send it to us;
• If we hadn’t gone through all your documentation & compiled this report we’d probably be saying, “Completely Unbelievable.”

But no, instead, we’re celebrating & joining you in saying….

Aamora Carnival or Bust, That’s Right!

Aamora welcomes guest submissions for the ongoing Carnival Project in the form of photographs, videos, artworks and/or writings. All submissions will be taken into consideration for publishing.

For submissions: E-mail an inquiry to aamora.com@gmail.com

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Please join us in welcoming guest Photographer Konrad Ragnarsson for Carnival installment #4. Konrad’s passion for photography is evident, bringing forth both his humour and unique perspective on life.  He calls Iceland’s capital city Reykjavik home. View more of his work at his photo stream.

Other Aamora contributors to Carnival installment #4: Diane Peterson, Jolie Buchanan, John Linton, Jim Robertson, Danielle Kelly, Jim Ford, Ronnie Ginnever, Aaron Schwartz

Aamora Project Carnival 

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Welcome to our second installment of

The Aamora Carnival Project

{Side Show Coney Island by Ronnie Ginnever}

Carnival submissions, participation and even tickets are free so step right up there’s extra special carnival chaos in the works…

{Tickets by Jim Ford}

Get tickets for side shows; be in awe at amazing acts & feats …

{Snake Charmers by Jolie Buchanan}

Don’t forget tickets for food. Check out this vendor we scored …

{Shaved Ice by Diane Peterson}

We’ve even found a pizza shack with an accordion man …

{Accordion Man by Jim Robertson}

Lotsa games included; even the infamous “Show Your Strength’ …

{Show Your Strength by Catharine Amato}

And a duck pond of course, where every player gets a prize …

{Duck Pond by Amy Thompson}

Or perhaps darts & loud noises are more your style …

{Bust One by Jim Ford}

Regardless, you know you wanna go home a winner …

{Winner by Aaron Schwartz}

Aamora wants you to win too of course.

Stay tuned for our next installment …

Aamora welcomes guest submissions for the ongoing Carnival Project in the form of photographs, videos, artworks and/or writings. All submissions will be taken into consideration for publishing.

For submissions: Forward inquiries to aamora.com@gmail.com

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Aamora welcomes Amy Thompson submitting a photograph published in the carnival #2 installment.

Other contributors for installment #2 include: Diane Peterson, Jolie Buchanan, Jim Robertson, Jim Ford, Ronnie Ginnever, Aaron Schwartz Catharine Amato.

Aamora Project Carnival – 2
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Passage of Time by Ronnie Ginnever

Lady in Red waiting for the train to Queens

Lady Descending the Stairs to catch a train to Manhattan

Vintage Subway Trains, NYC from the 1930′s, 40′s, 50′s and 60′s:

Each Sunday in December the MTA runs a variety of vintage subway trains from decades long past. I have many happy subway memories from my childhood and teenage years. Riding the subways to and from Manhattan and around the City was always a special treat for me. Unfortunately due to an injury I have been unable to take advantage of the Sunday specials this December (2009). These two images are from December 2008. They are candid images. A group of friends, strangers to me, decided to dress for the occasion and I was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time.

Aamora is pleased to welcome Ronnie Ginnever as our guest.

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Ronnie Ginnever is a born and bred New Yorker. Much of her work is inspired by the spirit & people of that City. View more of her work on her website, JPG Magazine or aamora.com.

We asked aamora contributing members for a self portrait, here’s what they submitted.

We sure got some great ones:

{Oh No! by Catharine Amato}

{Self With Rooster by Jim Ford}

{I Will Always Love You All by Sonia Adams Murray}

{Aamora Member Marie Wilson}

{Where's Danielle? by Danielle Kelly}

{SP by John Linton}

{Shadow Self by Alexis Gerard}

{Art+O+Mat by Jolie Buchanan}

{SP - Llorenç Rosanes}

{Self Portrait - Rhio9}

{Reflections by Ronnie Ginnever}

{Aamora Member Michael Van der Tol}

{Pinhole Polaroid SP Jim Robertson}

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Michael Van der Tol has created another slide show for us, with contributions from aamora members and guests. Slip off your boots and enjoy….

These Boots – aamora from Michael Van der Tol on Vimeo.

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Michael Van der Tol, founding aamora member, lives in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia. His photographic work focuses on rural & landscapes. View more of his work on his website on his blog or here on aamora.

Founder of aamora, Aaron Schwartz, is a photographer, actor, lawyer, writer, and flaneur based in Toronto. You can view more of Aaron’s work at his website, on JPG Magazine, or on aamora.

Aamora member Rhio9 is a photographer & musician. Enjoy more of his wonderful work by checking out his photo blog, his photographic books on Blurb, or take a look at his past contributions here on aamora.

Vancouver born Marie Wilson, was one of the first aamora.com members. Marie is a writer, photographer, artist, actor, mother & muse living in Toronto. View her work on her website, on JPG Magazine or on aamora.

John Linton is aamora’s floundering member living in Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, the state with the biggest name and smallest size. View more of John’s work on his Flickr stream, JPG Magazine or aamora.

Portrait of Dreams – aamora from Michael Van der Tol on Vimeo.

Aamora acknowledges and thanks:

Michael Van der Tol for conceiving and producing”Portrait of Dreams”, the aamora members and guests who made the portraits, and their subjects who so generously shared their time and their “dreams”:

Chandra, photographed by Diane Peterson
Sarah, photographed by Catharine Amato
Crystal, photographed by Aaron Schwartz
Alexis, photographed by John Linton
Stefan, and Ronnie, both photographed by Ronnie Ginnever
D.A.Windle, photographed by Marie Wilson
Sheralee, photographed by Alexis Gerard, and
Quinna, photographed by Maura Wolfson-Foster

The song “Brake” is by Canadian artist Melissa McClelland from her “Victoria Day” album.

(If you would prefer an alternative to viewing the slide show in the window above, try viewing it by clicking here.)

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Michael Van der Tol, founding aamora member, lives in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia. His photographic work focuses on rural & landscapes. View more of his work on his website on his blog or here on aamora.

Founder of aamora.com, Aaron Schwartz, is a photographer, actor, lawyer, writer, and flaneur based in Toronto. You can view more of Aaron’s work at his website, on JPG Magazine, or on aamora.

John Linton is aamora.com’s floundering member living in Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, the state with the biggest name and smallest size. View more of John’s work on his Flickr stream, JPG Magazine or aamora.

Vancouver born Marie Wilson, was one of the first aamora.com members. Marie is a writer, photographer, artist, actor, mother & muse living in Toronto. View her work on her website, on JPG Magazine or on aamora.

NYC and Me by Ronnie Ginnever

Let me share some of my visions of the City that I love.  We New Yorkers are inundated with the constant buzz, sounds, traffic, lights, advertising, tourists and people with pets on the move. Everything is in motion, the complexity and layers upon layers of activity and stillness add to the soul and spirit of New York.

Betty and Me

Bus Stop on Hudson Street, NY

Waiting for a bus in Chelsea

Midtown Manhattan bus stop

Across from the Village Voice, E. Village, NY

Store window on W. 42nd Street, NY

Empty store in the W. Village, NY

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(All the photos above are single exposures with no photoshopping.)

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Ronnie Ginnever is a born and bred New Yorker, and much of her work is inspired by the spirit and people of that City. Her photography has been shown in museums and galleries and published in magazines in the U.S., Canada and Europe. To find out more about Ronnie, see her website here. You will be well rewarded by exploring her galleries there. Then enjoy more of her work on jpgmag.com and here on aamora.