With a forecast of heavy rain late this afternoon and overnight, I decided to spend a couple of hours in an area of the city that is new to me, at least with a camera. $1.20 senior discount by bus, then subway, 20 minutes not counting waiting, and I emerged to find Thomas with his bike business looking for customers. Business has been very slow since Labor Day, but he hopes that starting November 1 when the mask mandate changes somewhat (something of which I am not aware of, but will look up), it will improve.
I crossed Central Park West for the shot of the Maine monument, commemorating the 1898 explosion of the ship.
I was already cold, underdressed with just a hoodie, but in spite of the numerous food venders, no one seemed to have coffee. Then I met David on his bike. I couldn’t quite follow where he was coming from, I think some type of game, or to where he was going, but after 10 minutes, I figured that, even tho’ he seemed pleasant, no chance for BFF. He has my card…if he wants copies, he’ll contact me.
By now I was freezing and anxious only to get home, so I headed back underground for the train and found this unfortunate woman. Even in this very noisy photo, her look of resignation is apparent. I wanted to engage her, to shoot her and then slip her a couple of bucks, but my train came immediately. And yes, I pay some people to be my model for a few minutes.
On the train, I found another exhausted worker. In spite of the potential danger of losing situational awareness, it’s a common sight.
I enjoy your photos of life in NYC.
joecichjr
Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
daldds wrote:
With a forecast of heavy rain late this afternoon and overnight, I decided to spend a couple of hours in an area of the city that is new to me, at least with a camera. $1.20 senior discount by bus, then subway, 20 minutes not counting waiting, and I emerged to find Thomas with his bike business looking for customers. Business has been very slow since Labor Day, but he hopes that starting November 1 when the mask mandate changes somewhat (something of which I am not aware of, but will look up), it will improve.
I crossed Central Park West for the shot of the Maine monument, commemorating the 1898 explosion of the ship.
I was already cold, underdressed with just a hoodie, but in spite of the numerous food venders, no one seemed to have coffee. Then I met David on his bike. I couldn’t quite follow where he was coming from, I think some type of game, or to where he was going, but after 10 minutes, I figured that, even tho’ he seemed pleasant, no chance for BFF. He has my card…if he wants copies, he’ll contact me.
By now I was freezing and anxious only to get home, so I headed back underground for the train and found this unfortunate woman. Even in this very noisy photo, her look of resignation is apparent. I wanted to engage her, to shoot her and then slip her a couple of bucks, but my train came immediately. And yes, I pay some people to be my model for a few minutes.
On the train, I found another exhausted worker. In spite of the potential danger of losing situational awareness, it’s a common sight.
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Interesting subjects shot beautifully
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A very good study in human behavior.
You really told the story of your day in photos. I always enjoy your posts so keep them coming.
Liked them, especially the last one.
I really enjoy all of your New Yorkiana.
Good work David. I like #4.
Good "street" images David.
Don
vicksart
Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country
Thanks for sharing this interesting series.
Very interesting set of city life. Thanks for sharing.
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