Harlem walk, NYC

El Yunque Rain Forest. Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.

"According to ancient Indian Legend, the good spirit 'Yuquiyu' ( or 'Yokahu' ) reigned on his mighty mountain-top throne, protecting Puerto Rico and its people."

The El Yunque Rain Forest is a cool, mountainous, sub tropical rainforest located in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, about a 30 minute drive from the capital city of San Juan.

I love visiting El Yunque any chance I get. The lush, green foliage commands attention, as the Coqui frogs, and exotic birds sing songs of their home. Getting to El Yunque entails an exciting and beautiful drive up the winding roads of the mountain, ears popping along the way as we reach higher altitude. We drive up the mountain until we cannot drive any more. Then we diembark the vehicles and head through the trails of the magical rainforest. Here are a few (of many) images taken on a recent trip to El Yunque. I can't wait to go back!

(Click on any image for a more detailed view).

JUNE 18th 2011--Save the date!

Diasporan Views: Harlem, Haiti, Cuba. Solo exhibition by Ocean Morisset at Sister's Uptown Cultural Stop, Harlem, New York.

From the archives: Self-portrait (2002-03)

Shot on the street (Harlem, NYC)

Honor the female spirit.

Light 'n shadow wall tapestry

i see you. do you see me?

(Taken at the MET, overlooking Central Park).

Emotions, molded for all time.

Photographed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC.

Shadows on my mind

Rainy Day Street Portraits, Washington Heights, NY

I LOVE rainy days, so I decided to head out and not let the rain discourage me from exercising my "eye".

Untitled street, NYC

Buddha says...

There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.- Buddha

Night Street, NYC

New York City is the greatest city in the world!!

Hidden in the Open: A Photographic essay of Afro-American male couples

A historical treasure trove of Historian Trent Kelly's rare photos of Black SGL Men.

Copy and paste the link below to view the entire slideshow:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hidden-in-the-open/sets/72157624480472079/show/

Self--portrait, 2010

We are healthy and happy by nature. We can be even more so by choice.
-- Darina Stoyanova

Mime for Joseph Jefferson. Lest we not forget...

Joseph Jefferson was a 26-year-old New Yorker who graduated from Harvey Milk High in 2002, worked at Gay Men of African Descent on HIV prevention, and is described as an "advocate for LGBT youth". Jefferson committed suicide by hanging this past October 2010, becoming the latest victim of the recent spate of LGBT teen suicides. Community activists quickly organized a fundraiser for the cause of LGBT teen suicides titled STOP THE MADNESS, held at the LGBT Center in New York.

Yes, I'm here!

Wow, it's been over a month since I've blogged here! MY BAD! Trying to manage Facebook, my website, and exploring other internet promotional options for my photography, is no easy feat when also creating art at the same time! BTW, if you're on FACEBOOK and enjoy my photography, feel free to 'friend' me!

So here I am, i haven't gone anywhere and I'm more passionate than ever about my photography!

First snowfall of 2011

Central Park, NYC (Conservatory Garden).

Happy New Year 2011!!

Leave it to Lisa Dubois to style up a Snow Ocean in a backyard in the Village. I wasted no time putting my inner model to work! :)

Happy New Year to all my Blogger Peeps! Peace and Higher Creativity in 2011! Looking forward to some great posts this year! --Ocean


Photograph by Lisa Dubois.