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Halloween Eve Fights at Bally's in Atlantic City

2010-11-08T12:54:00.005-05:00

Halloween Eve Fights at the Bally's in AC - Images by Aldo Martinez Jr.

The Boxers:

Glen Tapia vs. Quinton Whitaker
Jason Escalera vs. Cleoney Fuqua
Jeremy Bryan vs. Ronald Cruz
Jose Peralt Alejo vs. Christian Martinez
Jorge Diaz vs. Emmanuel Lucero

Pura Cuba

2010-10-28T12:51:00.002-04:00

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2010-08-18T23:15:00.002-04:00

Roots of Hope (www.raicesdeesperanza.org) organized a March of Solidarity with Cuba's Ladies in White

2010-03-28T22:20:00.001-04:00

Solidarity March - Images by Aldo Martinez Jr.

Come Check It Out!

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2009-06-15T17:15:00.005-04:00

Ran into these cool dudes while working on a personal project...

Terry....

2009-06-08T22:19:00.003-04:00

Years ago Terry and about 8 of his friends would hang at this spot in Brooklyn, but unfortunately he is the last remaining of those guys. He now comes here to get away and be alone with his thoughts. On this day he was torn up over the problems he was having with his girlfriend of 3 years.

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2009-05-28T23:50:00.002-04:00

frustration...

2009-05-19T23:07:00.011-04:00

I've been confined to my apartment... well my bed for the past couple of days due to a bum knee which has put me in a very frustrated mood as immobility always does. However, I got a good laugh when I looked down at my eraser and saw this shape. It mirrored how I felt at that moment and in some way seeing my own mood picked my spirits up...

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sunlight on boxing ring ropes and a window

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2009-05-12T10:01:00.004-04:00

The view from the executive board room at the Crowne plaza in Manhattan...

Salt Lake City

2009-05-11T20:55:00.010-04:00

I was fortunate to meet Rosa and her grandson Jesus while having a short opportunity to aimlessly wander around Salt Lake City, Utah. Rosa is all too sweet a lady who speaks like the life experienced grandmother that she is.

Anthony Espinosa and Juan Rodriguez sparring with Yori Boy Campas

2009-04-28T22:41:00.010-04:00

Anthony Espinosa (right) Juan Rodriguez (left)

Yori Boy Campas

Yori Boy Campas sparred with Espinosa and Rodriguez at the Hackensack PAL as he prepares for his May 9th fight against Macho Camacho.

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Sometimes even the boss gets caught sleeping on the job...

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still in progress...

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Jason "Monstruo" Escalera

2009-03-24T21:50:00.012-04:00

Portraits of Jason "Monstruo" Escalera at the Union City Boxing Club... this guy's all heart and determination backed with heavy hands...

Dynamite D

2009-03-21T22:36:00.007-04:00

You have just been introduced to Dynamite D and all I can say is remember the name... Dynamite D...

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Ariel Scott...

2009-03-11T14:45:00.010-04:00

Ariel is an extremely talented athlete and a pleasure to work with.

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2009-03-10T11:38:00.005-04:00

a piece still progressing...

flush?...

2009-03-10T11:26:00.012-04:00

I learned the hard way that this toilet doesn't flush... the lack of toilet paper and the fact that it's outside should've been a hint...

Rudy...

2009-03-09T17:50:00.012-04:00

Every year my pops puts on a free basketball clinic at St. Athanasius in the South Bronx and this is Rudy who was one of the young ballers. Last year my father awarded Rudy a basketball and he brought it back to show that it had been put to good use... he's a good kid who loves basketball. My father has shown by example that regardless if times are good or bad you should use what you know to give.

Juan Rodriguez NJ State Champ at 152 lbs... Union City Boxing Club...

2009-03-09T16:50:00.008-04:00

Waiting to fight... NJ Golden Gloves

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Ramada Inn, East Hanover, NJ

Felix Tejada fighting for NJ Golden Gloves...

2009-03-09T16:41:00.007-04:00

Felix showed up... stepped into the ring... fought hard... but came up a little short

WPS

2009-03-05T12:53:00.010-05:00

While photographing the unveiling of the Women's Professional Soccer uniforms a couple weeks ago I couldn't help but think my cousin Ashley who plays soccer at Towson University could easily go toe to toe with these very talented ladies.

Some photos of Ashley from the season before last can be viewed by clicking here...

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2009-03-05T12:50:00.006-05:00

Escalera

2009-02-26T00:24:00.011-05:00

Jason "Monstruo" Escalera goes from work to the Union City Boxing Club run by Joe Botti... Escalera never slows... never takes a day off... always in preparation for the next fight and often shares knowledge with the younger guys. He won the NJ Golden Gloves at 178 lbs in 2007 and turned pro in 2008. Escalera is undefeated at 5-0 and his upcoming fight is May 7th.

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2009-02-24T23:37:00.007-05:00

Pizzuti Studios (www.pizzutistudios.com)

2009-02-24T11:56:00.008-05:00

My good friend Rich Pizzuti has embarked on a beard project, which you can follow here on his photo blog pizzutistudios .... You can also follow the lives of their 2 young extraordinary cats Karl and Anderson here pizzuticat .... crazy little dudes!

Not too long ago Rich and Ashley got engaged and I couldn't be happier for them! CONGRATS!!!!

They are great friends... genuine people and amazing photographers. I am fortunate to have people like them in my life.

Union City's Jason "Monstruo" Escalera...

2009-02-22T19:26:00.017-05:00

Trainer Joe Botti (right) and Hurrikane a Golden Gloves Champion (center)

February 19th - Undefeated at 5-0 all by knockout Jason "Monstruo (Monster)" Escalera of Union City TKO'ed Joe Njau of Elizabeth in the 1st round at Schuetzen Park in North Bergen, NJ.

a piece progressing....

2009-02-16T22:04:00.006-05:00

a piece in progress...

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2009-02-09T14:35:00.010-05:00

coffee stain...

Michael Kopko

2009-02-04T01:01:00.007-05:00

outtake

Michael Kopko... founder of DormAid

Jeremy Friedman

2009-02-04T00:36:00.009-05:00

Jeremy Friedman... Project Coordinator of NYU Sustainability Task Force

George Filopoulos

2009-02-02T14:27:00.007-05:00

President of Metrovest, George Filopoulos, poses for a couple quick shots in the poker room at The Beacon

Barack Obama 2009 Presidential Inauguration

2009-01-23T23:52:00.023-05:00

Down right good company and a top notch cast of videographers, editors and photographers.... Jessica, Jason, Jen, Dave, Elisa, Thayer, Joshua, Dana, Nick, Julie and Karie... it was their company that made it all the more memorable!

Click here for more photos

Brittany Catanzaro

2009-01-22T15:12:00.011-05:00

On January 16 I had the pleasure of photographing Brittany Catanzaro, the First Female Ferry Captain of the NY Waterway and the second ferry captain to arrive at the US Airways flight 1549 landing site in the Hudson River.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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2008-12-29T13:42:00.003-05:00

Old Christmas Photo

2008-12-22T09:42:00.006-05:00

My sister Danielle and me with who I thought was Santa... glad I was wrong!

Danielle, I think that was the only time I have ever out classed you and if I can still fit into that suit I'm wearing it to your wedding!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

The Freaks and Geeks Show performing in Manhattan...

2008-12-20T10:24:00.013-05:00

More Photos Here

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Masjid El-Ber

2008-12-13T12:19:00.004-05:00

Prayer outside the El-Ber Mosque in Astoria Queens...

Village Green Restaurant

2008-12-10T21:51:00.009-05:00

the crab cake

the chef

The Mumble's Vaudeville Variety Show performing in Brooklyn...

2008-12-06T21:37:00.007-05:00

Rock Star Ventriloquist

Escape Artist/Sideshow/Contortionist

audience reacts

waiting to perform...

He tells her she's beautiful... She smiles

2008-12-05T14:41:00.008-05:00

Shaun and Najah

Baltimore little dudes...

2008-11-29T23:56:00.007-05:00

These little dudes are good kids and their dog, Ally, treats them well.

Baltimore, MD

2008-11-29T13:41:00.007-05:00

Gregory and his uncle Sean were putting the finishing touches on their family's new home. They were tired and deserved a longer break than they took....

Nicole and Patrice, a couple of Baltimore's finest sweethearts...

Dennis and Junior were taking the horses to get their carriages so they could start the work day...

Which photos work? Do any work? Why or why not? First lunch!

Harrisburg, PA

2008-11-29T12:48:00.004-05:00

Thanksgiving and Dominoes

2008-11-27T22:29:00.007-05:00

My cousin Ashley and my pops destroyed uncle Tony and I... his face says it all... It's always good to hang with uncle Tony who has a quick sly comment for almost everything, but there was nothing either of us could say when the games were over.

I played poorly... I blame the turkey... Oh the food was good and the company was better!!! I could barely move... just sat and tried to digest!

Kamal Hogan

2008-11-26T19:20:00.008-05:00

...was sent to take a quick few shots of Kamal before his team's practice....

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Darwin Zambrano and his family... more photos coming...

2008-11-19T01:44:00.014-05:00

Darwin quickly understood... Although his family seemed very confused and unsure, but they opened their door, showed me their life and I am forever grateful... I look forward to seeing them again... laughing with them again... just simple enjoying their company again...

More Photos Here of El Paramo

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2008-11-16T23:50:00.012-05:00

...singer... Small Town Scoundrels...

Jay Gaunt

2008-11-16T23:24:00.010-05:00

Jay Gaunt, 14-year-old blues harmonica player, plays during an afternoon jam at the Scotland Yard in Hoboken...

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2008-11-13T14:03:00.008-05:00

... waiting for a job to begin... waiting at the airport, in the airplane, on the train, in line and in the car.... just waiting....

red...

2008-11-09T01:20:00.007-05:00

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2008-11-07T12:41:00.012-05:00

My niece... little beautiful... what's on her mind? Probably not what you would expect?

The 44th President of the United States... BARACK OBAMA

2008-11-05T01:00:00.012-05:00

Clinton and Obama in Kissimmee, Fl 10/29/08

2008-10-31T00:16:00.003-04:00

Biden campaigning in Jupiter, FL 10/19/08

2008-10-29T17:44:00.005-04:00

Joe Biden campaigning in Melbourne, FL 10/28/08

2008-10-28T23:27:00.007-04:00

Sarah Palin campaigning in Kissimme, FL 10/26/08...

2008-10-27T21:59:00.012-04:00

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2008-10-22T13:56:00.010-04:00

Carla... a cool lady and a ventriloquist from Kentucky...

a kiss...

2008-10-19T18:14:00.013-04:00

They weren't pool sharks, but they were good people having a good time...

presidential debate...

2008-10-15T23:34:00.014-04:00

Rutgers students watch the final presidential debate...

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2008-10-11T10:44:00.006-04:00

Coney Island in October...

2008-10-08T23:44:00.044-04:00

The air was cold... the ocean colder... I had my hat on and wished I was wearing gloves, but the wind nor the water phased Paul who just finished a swim... he didn't quiver, grimace or dry off... just got changed and left on his bike... He said it wasn't bad after the first step in the water... He's a cool guy and I trusted his opinion...

For several minutes I stared at the ocean... Intensely squinting my eyes... slowly broadening my shoulders... firmly clenching my fists... pushing out my chest... breathing quickly deeply... getting my blood up... "Just charge in! I'm going!" I said to myself as I threw down the camera bag! ripped off my coat! Kicked off my shoes! Pulled off my pants! Took a determined step then another... the ocean was there and I was on my way in!

A fierce cold gust of wind smacked against my face sending shimmers through my body and I said to myself, "Maybe tomorrow?"

...but as I walked away I gave the ocean a sharp over the shoulder glance to remind it... I will see it again... probably on a warmer day...

Grandma!

2008-10-04T13:38:00.013-04:00

She's got a great sense of humor and a one-liner for everything...

Good Times!

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2008-10-02T10:58:00.002-04:00

Regardless of the score you stay till the end...

2008-09-30T11:57:00.006-04:00

The Mets last game at Shea Stadium...

It was another frustrating Mets season with the usual ending. The Mets were kept from making the playoffs after loosing the last game of the regular season... It wasn't easy to smile for this picture, but I spent the last game at Shea with my pops and it was amazing to be there with him... He made me a fan when I was a little little dude and at that time I thought there was nothing bigger and greater than Shea Stadium... The skyscrapers and all that Manhattan had to offer failed in comparison to Shea Stadium and the Mets! Despite all the disappoints and having seen far many more losses than wins at Shea it is those good memories and childhood excitement of being at Shea and seeing the Mets that triumph all the disappoints. I owe those memories mostly to my father, but also to my buddies Dan and Christian!

belly dancer

2008-09-29T11:30:00.003-04:00

Bailout protest on Wall St....

2008-09-25T21:21:00.009-04:00

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The Mets played horribly and lost an almost must win game... but at least Dan and I were amongst good company, Dylan and Liz... Dan's nephew, Dylan, knows more about the Mets than 3/4 of the people sitting in the stadium if not more... The Mets sit 1.5 games behind the Phils for the division and tied for the wild-card spot with Milwaukee... It's another frustrating season...

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2008-09-23T16:06:00.000-04:00

No better place to bathe...

2008-09-21T00:08:00.001-04:00

I can't thank FHN, and the people of El Paramo region enough for all their help, support and openness!

2008-09-20T22:13:00.047-04:00

Every step of the way was one remarkable experience after the other... I am always grateful to those who permit me to walk into their lives and trust my intentions as I photograph them for either a quick fleeting moment and/or a long intimate stay...

I am forever grateful to FHN and the people of the El Paramo region in Ecuador...

Thank you for welcoming me into your communities, homes and lives!

Darwin Zambrano (left) and I live in completely different environments with opposite lifestyles, but are similar in many ways... I haven't looked through the photos of Darwin and his family yet and so there are none posted below... However it is the photos of Darwin's family that I am most excited to view....

Edison went above and beyond to help me travel from La Yecita to La Y... While keeping ourselves entertained along the journey... we quickly realized that I have a horrible singing voice and was much better quietly singing back up than lead vocals. I argued that I didn't know any of the words to the songs we sang, but he insisted I stick to singing back up... that was even after I nailed "Kokomo", a great Beach Boys tune... He kept my crazy horse in check...He blamed my steering... I blamed my horseback riding inexperience, but it brought a lot of laughs... When I was stuck up over my knees in mud he dove right in and dug me out... it took about 20 minutes, but he wouldn't take a break until I was out.

Edison... Thanks for all the help!

Karin (right)... They're gonna miss ya lady! She did more than was ever asked of her and has only made the lives of the people in the region better!

Doctor Andy... if you ask him about politics he will say VOTE OBAMA!!!

Edwin "El Jefe de Jefes"... no dentist is better with a patient than Edwin!

Fanny (center) just too sweet a lady!

Guido... Don't worry he made it under the limbo stick...

Sarah from Nokia... the lady can swim... may have something to do with the swimming she did in college...

I don't think any Ecuadorian has more Asian fruits planted in their property than Don Bolovar...

Some of photos from La Y, La Yecita and Bilsa....

Particio, 5, cut himself while running with a machete and received several stitches. His father carried him for over 30 minutes on his shoulders from El Limon to the Subcentro at La Y. Patricio was very lucky his community is close to the Subcentro. People from communities such as Mona have to travel approximately 5 to 6 hours on horseback in knee-high mud just to receive basic medical and dental care at the Subcentro. The nearest hospital is located in Quininde, which is an extra 1 1/2 hours from La Y by Ranchero. In the rainy season horses often journey on steep highland roads in mud over their knees and the people, if not on horseback, wade up to their wastes in mud for hours to travel to the Subcentro.

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I did have a little time to wander aimlessly through the streets of Quito so I took a few photos and enjoyed the time a drift...

If you ever find yourself in Quito and have the time checkout the work of Oswaldo Quayasamin

My only regret is I could not stay longer... did not do more...

GRACIAS POR TODO!!! UN FUERTE ABRAZO!!!

...be back in a couple weeks...

2008-09-03T02:00:00.008-04:00

The bag has been packed all day, but now it's time to go!

If you get a chance check out Foundation Human Nature...

www.f-h-n.org

Richard y Gaby... Gracias Por Todo!!!

Un beso para mi familia y una bebida para mis amigos!

Salvador Dali at the MOMA!!!

2008-09-01T21:21:00.008-04:00

It's amazing!

Here are some of the pieces up for show...

"The Invisible Man"

"Metamorphosis of Narcissus"

"The Hand [Remorse]"

"Bleeding Roses"

"Accommodations of Desire"

"First Days of Spring"

"Illumined Pleasures"

"Madrid Night"

"Madrid Suburb"

"Apparatus and Hand"

Set Designs for Spellbound

Study for dream sequences in Spellbound

"Paranonia"

Studies for Destino

"Mecancholy, Atomic Uranic Idyll"

"Book transforming itself into a nude woman"

"Portrait of Laurence Oliver in Role Richard III"

"Groucho-Shiva"

It's up until the 15th... plenty of time to check it out!

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2008-09-01T21:10:00.004-04:00