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New York City Street Photography

January 22, 2014 by John Batdorff 4 Comments

New York City street photography is some of my favorite photography. This past weekend Staci and I made a quick trip to NYC to visit with a friend and gather images for my new book Travel and Street Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots. I’m always amazed at how large New York City is compared to Chicago and even how much faster the pace feels. We spent four days and walked nearly 55 miles (or so my Fitbit pedometer claims!) as we explored Brooklyn, Harlem, and everything in between. Here are a few of my favorite images from the trip. More to come later but I’m on deadline for a chapter!

 

Brooklyn Bridge at sunrise

Brooklyn Bridge at sunrise

Sunrise at the Brooklyn Bridge is magnificent and my favorite part of this image was the shadow of the street lamp at the very end of the walk way that lined up with the white line. I use symmetry a lot in my images, and I especially seek it out for these quiet moments when life seems to be in balance.

Big Bird found homeless in New York City

Big Bird found homeless in New York City

Big Bird hasn't had it easy since the 2012 election (Mitt Romney reference ;)). He's been seen roaming Central Park aimlessly. Where's Mr. Snuffleupagus when you need him?

new york city street photography

Street photography portraits in New York City are some of my favorites

Approaching people on the streets of New York City can be very intimidating, but as the adage goes…”Ask not, get not!” Eat your heart out Bill Cunningham. 🙂

East Harlem Street Art

East Harlem Street Art

I spent a good part of the trip visiting with a friend in East Harlem and fell in love with the people and the area. This is one of the eclectic street murals that adorned many of the older buildings in the area.

That's it for now, I'm on deadline for a chapter in a new book (soon to be announced). As always, if you love street photography as much as I do then check out my Street Photography eBook.

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  1. Susan Lynch Brown says

    January 23, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    I love NY city and these photographs you took are wonderful. Have you photographed in The New York City subway and the Port Authority at night. All though I just realized safety is a concern. oh and Grand Central Station. Thank you Sincerely , Susan Brown

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    • John Batdorff says

      January 23, 2014 at 3:01 pm

      Thanks Susan. NYC is always a great trip and I’m always surprised at how much there is to photograph in the city. Keep stopping by the blog. Take care, John

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  2. Rod Schwartz says

    November 1, 2016 at 9:28 pm

    John, just stumbled across this. The guy with the spike hair and red translucent glasses is something else. I think he’s Sidney Bernstein, transplanted from LA and enjoying a new career as a street accountant. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXf_eaQcSdM)

    Have you been following the Vivian Maier saga this year? What’s the latest? It appears that Cook County and John Maloof have come to some sort of agreement that allows him to move forward, but it’s hard to tell.

    Enjoy your work, as always.

    Come shoot the Palouse sometime!

    Best,

    Rod

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  3. Kurt flock says

    November 2, 2016 at 6:49 pm

    Very cool John. Glad to see you are finding time to enjoy yourself!

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