From fare machines to tap-and-go payments, the way New Yorkers enter the subway keeps changing. Inside the train, however, the quiet and intimate moments between strangers remain.
Only the Fare Has Changed
Gov. Hochul Arrives for Gubernatorial Debate as Supporters of Both Campaigns Gather Outside
Gov. Hochul Arrives for New York Gubernatorial Debate
Supporters of Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman gathered outside NY1’s Chelsea studios as Hochul arrived for the October 13 gubernatorial debate.
Audrey Hepburn Mural
In the heart of New York City's Little Italy, a stunning mural pays tribute to the legendary British actress Audrey Hepburn.
I decided to shoot it in black and white with a film camera since it adds a touch of nostalgia and charm to this already captivating piece of art. She is located on the corner of Mulberry Street and Broome Street. It captures Audrey Hepburn’s most iconic role, as Holly Golightly in the classic film "Breakfast at Tiffany's." In many ways, the mural of Audrey Hepburn is a celebration of the past. It pays tribute to a legendary actress who has left an indelible mark on popular culture and is captured in a medium that harkens back to a time before the digital age. It just needed to be shot in film and that’s what I did.
This mural is a timeless piece of art that will continue to capture the imagination and inspire awe for many years to come.
Trying a Different Perspective
The New York City subway system is one of the busiest in the world. Despite the constant flow of people, buzz, and stimulation, it can also be a place of profound loneliness. I feel this picture represents a small part of the impersonal and anonymous nature of the subway experience.
A picture with a certain level of intimacy and a bit of tension or unease coupled with a spontaneous unposed subject can draw the viewer into the moment being captured in the photograph. I took this shot with a 35mm camera from my waist and did not place the camera at eye level, this help me take it at a low angle and add a different perspective.
Overall, capturing unplanned moments can add a sense of spontaneity, authenticity, and visual interest to your photography. So, next time you're out with your camera, try to be open to the unexpected and see what kind of unplanned moments you can capture.
“Black and white photography is the abstraction of reality, a purified representation that reveals the essence of the subject ”