daldds Loc: NYC

Yesterday, I posted Coney Island workshop photos in what I thought was three separate posts. So far as I can tell, only my portfolio of reflection selfies actually published. I'm going to re-post the first days shots now. If I made a mistake, and they did show up, I apologize.

Coney Island is special and is a photographer's paradise. The first day we shot basically street photography: engaging with and shooting total strangers. That's what you'll see here. The second day I shot the preparation for the mermaid parade. I'll show them later.

The first two photos show a couple of the Coney Island icons (with the addition of our workshop leader). The penultimate photo was actually from day two…a photo I "stole" with my pocket Sony at full telephoto. The stunning woman was being photographed by a couple of photographers in front of her, and then was joined by the kids. I was resting my weary old body on the boardwalk bench when I saw the action, got the little camera out of my bag and shot once. Serendipity!! The last photo I took just before I got on the Q train to return home.

If any of you get to New York City, this is certainly a Location to visit.

David

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BooIsMyCat Loc: Somewhere

Nice photos.

I was there, a long time ago. I seem to remember there were a lot more people there at that time... day and night.

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

It looks like Venice Beach, CA, but less creepy. Fun pix on your part.

rdemarco52 Loc: Wantagh, NY

These are great photos. I grew up in Brooklyn but never went to Coney island until I started taking my granddaughter to the Aquarium, which she loves. the boardwalk was rebuilt after Sandy and is a beautiful place to spend a day.

BigDaddy Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

Great Photo's. Top of the line I'd say. Well done.

tcthome Loc: NJ

Great set so far. Been there before. Mostly just short visits why working in the area.

charlienow Loc: Hershey, PA

nice series

Chuck

StanMac Loc: Tennessee

Excellent photographs! Looks like a street photographers dream location.

Stan

NMGal Loc: NE NM

I did see these before, but it is good to see them again. Excellent!

RedArrow Loc: Coastal Louisiana

Nice street photos

Ratskinner Loc: Copalis Beach WA

I was there in 1950, in June and I still remember riding the roller coaster and the parachute jump and being scared and loving every minute of the whole experience. It was a very big deal for a farm boy from Yakima Washington.

Drewline Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

Brings back memories of Coney Island from my youth!

Fredrick Loc: Former NYC, now San Francisco Bay Area

Thanks for the photos! Growing up in Queens in the 50’s my Dad took us to Coney Island on Sundays in the summer. I got stuck atop the parachute jump for almost an hour and thought it was a blast! Loved riding the Cyclone roller coaster and mechanical horses in the steeplechase. When I think back, riding those mechanical horses on those tracks was pretty dangerous, without any real protection.