Robert Johnson, 30+ years in NYC. (the Word Press “Edit Suggestion” function wants me to link my name to that of a very famous guitar player- now even computers are doing it…) I started The Quotidian Hudson on 1/1/11 and planned to blog a photo a day of the Hudson River. I hoped that I could get to the river everyday in 2011 but things changed and so I pulled from my past photos on days that I could not.
As 2012 arrived I expanded the blog to New York City and wherever I might be that day but I always return to the river.
The Hudson is a hugely important river in the history of North America, yet most of us who live on the Manhattan Island do not give it a thought. I have been as guilty of this as anyone. I hope with this blog to bring some attention to the river, its surrounding area, and the important work being done to clean it up.
UPDATE: 1/2012 – The year has ended, I did not make it all the way to the source on Mt. Marcy but intend to do that in the spring. In the meantime, I am organizing my photos, learning new skills, and working on a book proposal. The blog will continue with a somewhat different focus but will never stray far from the river (which after all separates Manhattan from all of the USA west of its banks).
When the year turned over to 2012 I stopped going to the river daily. I now get there ever 3 or 4 days and the blog has expanded to NYC – mostly – or wherever I am that day. I still shoot everyday. As I write today (4/24/12) I am about to publish my 500th post. My 480th day in a row of shooting and posting. Not bad…
10/1/12 – Closing in on 700 posts and 640 days of blogging… I still have not been able to make it to Mt. Marcy due to an injury to my knee. This does not limit me in life or river and city walking but makes mountain climbing problematic. I will get there
I am lucky enough to be the father of Abigail and the husband of Katherine.
A technical note…unless otherwise noted all words and images are fully owned by me, Robert S Johnson, dba “Quotidian Hudson River”, “Quotidian Hudson”, “quotidianhudsonriver.com” and “quotidianhudsonriver.wordpress.com”, and should not be used in any other forum without permission.
Your comments are most appreciated, whether on the river, the photographs, the writing, the format, the world or anything you care to say.
Welcome.
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- Hudson River Project (rikrawling.wordpress.com)
May 9th, 2013 at 4:44 pm
Robert: As part of a technical condition of responding to a nomination, I have listed your site as a recommendation for the same Sunshine Award. It all seems a little hooky, but If you wish to pursue this please see my site at Mvschulze.wordpresss,com under the “Awards” Page.
And thank you for your time and effort in producing your enjoyable posts. Sincerely, Mschulze.
May 5th, 2013 at 6:50 pm
Thanks for the pingback. I love the Hudson. I used to visit NYC a lot when my children lived there. I loved walking and biking along the river.
April 11th, 2013 at 8:30 pm
Thanks for the pingback. I hope the knee recovers.
April 17th, 2013 at 6:52 am
It has! I should be headed up Mount Marcy in a few weeks.
April 9th, 2013 at 8:40 am
Pleased to meet you here in the blogosphere! Thank you for the pingback
April 10th, 2013 at 8:08 am
You are welcome and back at you!
April 10th, 2013 at 9:16 am
March 25th, 2013 at 12:03 pm
Thanks for the comment. I love this river, which is why I wanted to document Todd’s run. You can also find my work here.
http://500px.com/fpmphotography
Federico
April 17th, 2013 at 6:55 am
Some great stuff!
March 7th, 2013 at 11:17 pm
Great blog and thanks for the pingback today! I love living by the water too and don’t feel right if I am away for more than a week.
March 8th, 2013 at 4:13 pm
Thanks. I love living on an island (even if most people forget that.)
January 14th, 2013 at 5:44 pm
We’ve nominated your blog for an award (or two, or three…), if you accept them. If not, just consider it a token of our esteem!
See our post at http://windagainstcurrent.com/2013/01/13/award-appreciation-we-thank-our-readers-for/
January 15th, 2013 at 4:41 pm
Sorry for the late reply but you were caught in Akismet. Just rescued you from spam today. Hope the company wasn’t too obnoxious. Thanks so much. I will have to check them out and see which one fits my own dour self!
September 12th, 2012 at 9:52 pm
Robert Johnson,
Trying to reach you for permission to use one of your images in a forthcoming guide to urban landscapes (to be published in spring). No compensation, unfortunately, but very good company.
Please email me,
Tamara
March 21st, 2012 at 2:41 pm
Hi,
We’ve nominated The Quotidian Hudson for the Versatile Blogger Award (see http://windagainstcurrent.com/2012/03/21/versatile-blogger-award-take-two/).
No obligation to follow the silly rules—do with it what you will!
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:19 pm
Why thank you! Trying to figure out what to do now…
January 17th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Robert, since you love the Hudson River so much, I should bring your attention to a project I’m working on. Details of it are here in this blog entry of mine:
http://trailtodd.wordpress.com/2012/01/10/hudson-river-run-2012-the-game-is-on/
You can reach me directly (if you like) via the contac info in the press release.
~Todd
January 18th, 2012 at 6:28 am
Todd,
Thanks for contacting me and good luck with your adventure. I will be in touch soon.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:01 am
haloo!
thanks for stopping by my London blog good to connect .I love the idea of being with the river everyday….well done.
gitika
January 18th, 2012 at 6:29 am
Thanks for stopping by. I do love your blog.
October 20th, 2011 at 5:21 am
Thank you for visiting my little bit of the world in Michigan and the likes. Am slow to respond, yet respond I do. Love your quote about living near water. Are you familiar with bluestockings bookstore in the east village area – on Allen Street? The have events almost every night, including personal travelogues – you might consider seeing if they would be interested in seeing/hearing your Hudson River Works? Just a thought… nice people hang out there.
October 21st, 2011 at 10:07 am
Thanks for visiting and thanks for the idea. I will let you know if anything comes f it.
August 7th, 2011 at 12:07 am
Great theme to your blog – I look forward to seeing more of it. Looking for a job is very boring and frustrating, especially when you really need one. Glad you found an outlet for the stress.
Thanks for stopping by to visit my blog!
Nancy
http://www.dogear6.com
August 7th, 2011 at 12:29 am
Nancy, Thanks for the visit. Hope to see you again.
July 25th, 2011 at 7:15 am
Wow, Robert, what can I say. Your words, pictures and blog focus is amazing. So unique and what a great way to add richness to the otherwise tedious ness of job searching (for which I wish you luck too!) Do you live on the Hudson in Manhattan? If so, I am jealous. Very jealous.
Something has just cropped into my mind re New York City and rivers (although I think this particular project is East not Hudson, nonetheless, it may interest you) – the pluspool (pluspool.org) project?
I love your imagery of the wonderful city that is NY – I’m subscribing, Holly
July 26th, 2011 at 9:16 am
Thanks for all the kind words and signing on. Yes I do live within sight of the Hudson in the Morningside Heights area of Manhattan.
I will have to check out the pluspool project.
July 26th, 2011 at 9:48 am
Oh good stuff please do! It’s a really cool project, and if you like rivers I think it may interest you a lot!
July 26th, 2011 at 9:46 pm
Fascinating – especially because Katherine has swum the Hudson between Beacon, NY and Newburgh, NY in support of Riverpool ( http://www.riverpool.org/home ) over the past 3 years. She has raised over $5000 in that time.
July 20th, 2011 at 11:05 am
Thanks for stopping by and liking my post today! Your pictures are beautiful. I have always loved taking pictures and just got my first dSLR. I’m looking forward to expanding my knowledge and experience with photography as well. I think your focus on the Hudson River is unique and interesting. What a great way to stay busy while looking for “regular” work. I was out of work for about five or six months last year and it was dreadful. I hope you find something soon.
July 20th, 2011 at 5:51 pm
Thanks for returning the favor! Have fun with the new camera and don’t be afraid to try out its functions!
June 23rd, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Robert, just discovered your blog and was quite impressed.The pictures are beautiful and really exhibit a part of New York I did not know existed.
I also had many of the feelings you had about Father’s day.As a child in Elem. sch I would dread the holiday and felt very much out of place when we had to make cards & gifts for fathers and was told the same thing about give it to an uncle or brother.I look forward to looking in on your blog again.
Aunt Marcia
June 23rd, 2011 at 11:40 pm
Thanks for visiting. I knew that you, more than most, would understand my feelings.
March 6th, 2011 at 11:44 pm
Hi Robert! Thank you for stopping by my blog and introducing me to yours. This is such a fantastic idea you have here! I have subscribed and look forward to reading through all your posts. I am loving the 365 project and started it in a somewhat similar state of despair to gain more control and sense of purpose but its turning out to be a passion. I’m adding you to my blogroll as well.
March 3rd, 2011 at 9:33 pm
I love the Blog, Robert!! Great pictures, Hudson history, and social commentary!! Way to go!! I think Grandfither would really like the Bridges!! I will stop by the Blog again!! Margie
March 6th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
Thanks for visiting Margie. Come by anytime. Between you and all your “Chavez Compound” members you should start a Corpus blog!
February 1st, 2011 at 12:19 pm
I say you should make those goods with guns show you their badges! Homeland Security my arse – people are taking pictures in Grand Central Terminal every day. Harumpf!
February 28th, 2011 at 10:38 am
He wore his badge promenently and he wore his gun outside his pants for all the world to see.
February 1st, 2011 at 10:49 am
fantastic, Robert! it will be fun to see what each day brings.
February 1st, 2011 at 7:36 am
Great Idea! My favorite is the Jan.9th- Boat Basin.