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The McDowells from Cape May Point

Michael Longfellow — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:07:51 +0000

Kung Fu Jungle from Andrew McDowell on Vimeo.

New 2009 Cape May Gift Calendar now Available

Michael Longfellow — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:04:45 +0000

Get a Jump on the Holiday Season

We featured the new Calendar at last
night's Life Rolls On fund raising event. We are thrilled to announce the availability of our new 2009 Cape May Captured wall calendar. The new version, the second limited edition follows the sell out success we had with last year's calendar, and again presents the unique photographic voice of Michael Jordan Longfellow. Calendar features include high quality production details such as the large format (19 inches by 13.5 inches) calendar, beautiful full color photo reproduction printing on a textured linen paper, and new customizing options so local businesses can add their brand to a small print run, creating the perfect marketing tool that connects your Cape May brand to, well, the beautiful Cape May brand. The custom branded calendars make a fantastic gift for your clients or customers.

We'll post more information about these calendars over the next weeks, and will present them for the first time at tonight's Life Rolls On fund raiser at the Harbor View restaurant where the calendar will be featured at the silent auction table. So bid them up, the money goes to a great cause. Hopefully we'll see you there!

Why Not Order Yours Today!

In the meanwhile, if you'd like to learn more or have any questions, feel free to contact us by email or call 609 884-4096. Thanks!

New capemayX.com Changing Banner

Michael Longfellow — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:29:58 +0000

Capturing Cape May in Photographs

We're experimenting with a new capemayX.com banner effect that dissolves from photograph to photograph. This approach provides a simple and elegant way to cycle through a number of Cape May photographs site wide. For the Cape May visitor (and of course for locals who stop by), they get to see more images of this beautiful town, its beaches and architecture through all the seasons. We're going to mix it up for a while (the photos) just to get a good feel for what works best in terms of size, length of time for each shot, and number of photograhs to include for each series.

Presenting the Stories, Images and Beauty that are Cape May

Most likely we'll utilize this effect to more creativity present our Cape May photography that's been captured in a series of shots. Say, for example, we wanted to show a series of sunset shots from a beautiful summer's night. Or photos captured from a recent storm. We'll still be updating the images frequently, so be sure to check back and thanks for any feedback.

Great way to promote

We also plan to use the rotating banners in promotions we offer. So stay tuned and thanks so much for stopping by.

Get Involved and Get Inspired. Help a Great Cause.

Michael Longfellow — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 02:19:20 +0000

Local Support

Cape May local Chad DeSatnick helps the Life Rolls on Foundation raise awareness and funds for research and assistance for victims of spinal cord injuries. If you are able, lend your support.

3rd Annual Life Rolls On Foundation, East Coast Golf Tournament

Date: Come out on September 27, 2008 to have a great time & more importantly support a great cause. Time: 11am-12:30pm Registration at Cape May National Golf Course. Tee: 1pm Tee Off - Shotgun Start. After: 6pm+ Awards at Harbor View Restaurant on the Deck with live band and giveaways (public welcome!)

Contact:

Chad DeSatnick: 609-780-1986, chad@liferollson.org

capemayX.com Website Changes

Michael Longfellow — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:33:42 +0000

I've received many emails asking about the periodic changes in the way capemayX looks. Well, we've definitely been in the labs testing new layouts and looks, and even today we've posted a newer graphic look just to see how it works and feels in the real world.

We've been testing a number of new looks and layouts, and are getting very close to the final release. I'm always amazed how difficult it can be to keep things simple, useful, and beautiful. The big irony is that simple and easy are infinitely more difficult than complicated and hard. (ha! it's true) But rest assured, we are working diligently so the final result creates the simplest to use, most visually appealing website for Cape May visitors and locals alike.

So thanks for the continued interest (and support). And keep sending emails if you have any questions or ideas. We'll be posting the new site design in short order. )

Site Redesign

Michael Longfellow — Thu, 29 May 2008 15:51:32 +0000

Michael Longfellow capemayX.com co-founder

We're making capemayX better than ever!

Did you know that we're redesigning capemayX from the ground up to make it more useful to both local businesses and visitors? It's true. Stay tuned... we'll continue to post great photography (and if you haven't noticed, we change the main banner photograph just about every day!!) and will have the new site redesign launched very soon.

Drop me a line!

By the way, feel free to drop me a line if you have any ideas or suggestions on how you think this website can help you with your local business, or can help with the visitors that vacation here. I'm open to any new creative thoughts and ideas.

ridin' high

Michael Longfellow — Sat, 17 May 2008 15:12:49 +0000

ridin' high, originally uploaded by Michael/ capemayX.

More shots from last Monday's nor'easter that hit the shorelines of Cape May. This shot was taken in front of the Cape May Beach Patrol (CMBP) Headquarters.

storm rider

Michael Longfellow — Sat, 17 May 2008 15:05:32 +0000

storm rider, originally uploaded by Michael/ capemayX.

Riding atop the swells from this week's nor'easter. This shot taken in front of the CMBP HQ.

Doodles loves the beach.

Michael Longfellow — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:41:13 +0000

Doodles loves the beach., originally uploaded by Michael/ capemayX.

A day of high winds and doodles crunching shore break. This shot was taken from atop the roof of George's Restaurant, looking just to the right of Frank's Beach.

All we are is just ...

Michael Longfellow — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:58:37 +0000

All we are is just ..., originally uploaded by Michael/ capemayX.

Along Cape May's famously colorful and just repainted Carpenter's Mall on Perry Street.

Against the Wind

Michael Longfellow — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:39:08 +0000

Against the Wind, originally uploaded by Michael/ capemayX.

Even with steady 50 mile an hour winds, this group found a way to enjoy the day. Note the girl leaning forward — she held that forward lean for a good 15 seconds, propped up by the headwinds. This shot was taken down by the Cove beach.

Skimming Gold

Michael Longfellow — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:20:26 +0000

Skimming Gold, originally uploaded by Michael/ capemayX.

Shot taken down by the beautiful, off-the-beaten-path of Higbees Beach. It's cool the way the the birds race by so fast about 2 inches above the ocean surface. I think they're on their early evening scout for surface bugs.

'This original capemayX.com photograph is available as a fine art print from our online frame and print partner. Check out our online photographic galleries.

capemayX.com features Cape May, NJ on Google Maps

Michael Longfellow — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 02:28:38 +0000

Image snapshot: New google maps feature for capemayX.com

We eXplore Cape may so you can too

We added a cool feature to capemayX.com — our very own interactive Cape May, NJ Google Map. Now, visitors who have never been here before can easily, without leaving the site, learn more about Cape May. Like where it is for starters. Or how about the names and locations of streets and beaches. This map is a great tool that's simple to use for anyone planning a trip to town. We're also introducing custom Google Maps as a value added sponsor feature which we'll explain in more detail when that goes live, shortly.

heavenly descent - photography

Michael Longfellow — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:53:50 +0000

heavenly descent, originally uploaded by Michael/ capemayX.

Cape May has a lot of churches, sometimes you can find 10 within a block. I haven't been inside too many but I have admired from the outside the funky cool doors. They feature all kinds of vibrant colors and textures.

I've driven by this particular door a thousand times over the years. The other day the striking red and oval shape caught my attention amidst the clean white snow that descended quietly from the skies.

Made it home

Michael Longfellow — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:54:50 +0000

Made it home, originally uploaded by Michael/ capemayX.

Along Cape May's beautiful Columbus Street, signs of the first accumulation of the New year.