New York Mix (NYC, July 2007)

New Yorkers and tourists mix everywhere in Manhattan. This scene was seen just outside of the Empire State Building. What could they all be looking for? Find the hidden eye.

A Goodbye Kiss (NYC, July 2007)

It's NOT what you are thinking you dirty dog! Well... probably not.

These two young, very tall, emaciated beauties met outside a Manhattan store. I couldn't tell if the meeting was pre-arranged or by chance. They chatted a while, told tales, the one in the black top scarfed down a cigarette in no time flat, then she pulled out some sexy panties she had just bought and showed it to her friend. After that they giggled, told more tales and then parted company with this kiss.

Given their age, body type and location (34th St. & 7th Ave. in Manhattan) I am going to take a wild guess and say that these two women are models.

Work is Hard (NYC, July 2007)

A Newspaper delivery man sweats it up while delivering newspapers in the hot July sun. I think he spotted me.

Futile (NYC, June 2007)

Here is another street performer at the South Street Seaport. This gent is a Mime, performing as some sort of robotic "Mechanical Man." the object in his hands is a device that makes rude mechanical sounds such as beeps and squawks. All part of his act.

He sat there like this for a very long time. Lost in thought. Seemingly sad. If he was trying to Mime an inactive, sad, depressed, "Mechanical Man," then I must say, he did an excellent job!

During the time that I watched no one gave him any money (is that why he is so sad?). A small child did try to get him to animate and he stood up, paced and flexed a bit and hit a couple of buttons on his squawk box. All in all, not very impressive -- but then again, he clearly was not trying.

Lately, I haven't seen any Mime get much attention at either the South Street Seaport or at Battery Park. It might just be my timing... or is this the end of the road for the Mime in New York City?

Chin up "Mechanical Man." Tomorrow is another day!

Growing Old in the City (NYC, July 2007)

No big story here. Nothing struck me as being particularly tragic other than the fact that the older gentleman, well dressed and well put together, was hunched and obviously getting on in years.

It did strike me that it must be much more difficult to get around a crowded city when you are older and your body has begun to significantly decline. Here he is surrounded by a crowd of much younger New Yorkers, all rushing to get past him. His slowness turns him from human peer to obstacle in their eyes -- something to be overcome.

I also like the visual effect here of the "giant" old man and the "tiny" woman offering free food samples on the right. It looks like he could just reach over and eat her head.

The Invisible Man (NYC, July 2007)

This poor soul was standing across the street from one of America's most iconic images of wealth and power: The Empire State Building. It was a hot July afternoon with temperatures hovering in the low 90s, yet there he was, wearing a winter coat and knit hat. He was also speaking softly and non-threateningly to himself and what ever demons haunted him.

I was there on the corner taking photographs (not only of him) and so I observed him. As far as I could tell, no one -- not the tourists hovering around the Empire State Building and not the New Yorkers rushing home from work -- noticed him. No one even glanced his way. He simply did not exist.

"Please Help Me" (NYC, July 2007)

An old man stands across the street from Penn Station in New York and begs for help. Everyone ignored him except for a couple of guys who bumped him hard, in their rush to get to the station. He was lost in thought, perhaps visiting some far away place and time. He barely noticed that he was being bumped and shoved and would merely re-balance himself and continue to beg while totally and utterly lost in his world.

Loneliness (NYC, June 2007)

An old woman sits alone, her hands folded on her lap, staring off into nothingness. She looked so sad, so tragic, so utterly alone. Was she thinking: "How did it come to this?" "Where did my life go?"

Don't Ask, Don't Tell (NYC, March, 2007)

ALWAYS HAVE YOUR CAMERA WITH YOU! ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS!!! In New York, you never know what is going to happen in the next minute. I was out shopping in my neighborhood Saturday afternoon when I came across these guys and... wait... is that Marilyn Monroe? They spotted my camera, stopped me and demanded I take a photo and I happily obliged them. It was quite chilly out... Marilyn's nipples must have been quite hard! I didn't bother to ask any questions and neither should you. Just accept it! Photo taken March 3, 2007.

If the Rain Comes, They Run and Hide Their heads... When the Rain Comes...* (NYC, May, 2006)

*Name That Tune:

If the rain comes, they run and hide their heads... They might as well be dead... If the rain comes... If the rain comes

When the sun shines, they slip into the shade... and sip their lemonade... When the sun shines... When the sun shines

Rain, I don't mind... Shine, the weather's fine...............

This photograph was taken during a sudden Spring shower in Union Square Park (photo taken 05-19-2006).

Another Rainy Day in New York City* (NYC, May, 2006)

* Name that tune:

Another rainy day in new york city... Softly sweet, so silently it falls... As crosstown traffic crawls

Memories in my way in new york city... Tender, tough, too tragic to be true... And nothing I can do.................................

This photograph was taken during a sudden Spring shower in Union Square Park (photo taken 05-19-2006).

Subway Serenade (NYC, February, 2007)

I took this photo yesterday and already it is one of my favorite captures ever. Here you see a subway musician (part of a duo) serenading a little girl as her mother looks on. The duo were playing at the Union Square subway station when the mother spotted them and began to urge her daughter to get closer to the musicians. The little girl was a bit cautious, but willing to get closer. Here you see the caution and apprehension in her face as well as her willingness to explore and get closer. Her mom is beaming at her. The musician played for a few seconds more and then stood up and laughed with delight and then went back to playing.

This photo is an excellent example as to why I always carry a camera with me: you never know where & when life's special moments will happen. It also shows the limitations of current, small, pocket digital cameras (one of which I was carrying on this day) as opposed to the digital SLR which I usually have with me,. Still, having the picture is better than not! Photo taken 02-10-2007.

Spring Time Treat (NYC, May, 2006)

Is there more color on her face or in the cup? Photo taken 05-19-2006.

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Bike Rickshaw, Grand Central Station (NYC, December, 2006)

A bicycle rickshaws (also known as a "pedal-cabs" or "pedicabs") waits for passengers in front of Grand Central Station (photo taken on 12-23-2006).

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On Broadway, Second Act (April, 2004)

Damn! He caught me taking a candid picture of him! Photo taken on 04-29-2004.

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Critical Issues to Discuss, NYC (April, 2004)

Attractive, young women in NYC always seem to have so many important things to discuss on the phone! Here is one such cutie spending a glorious Spring afternoon on her cell phone (photo taken on 04-17-2004).

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Parallel Universes: Waiting for the Bus, NYC (April, 2004)

Is this the swamps somewhere or New York City? Here are a few New Yorkers waiting for the bus at a bus stop featuring an Animal Planet advertisement (photo taken on 04-17-2004).

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Lincoln Center Fountain (November, 2003)

Photo taken on the evening of 11-03-2003 at Lincoln Center, NYC. The Metropolitan Opera House is in the background.

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Sexy Surveyor Surveys, Columbus Circle, NYC (September, 2003)

I don't know what her survey was about, but I doubt she had trouble finding guys willing to be interviewed (photo taken on 09-05-2003).

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Ukulele Lady & Friend in Union Square, NYC (May, 2006)

Two attractive young ladies enjoying early spring in Union Square, NYC. The young lady sitting upright is playing a Ukulele! I think they both spotted me (photo taken on 05-02-2006).

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