Central Park is a community within a community. In my opinion it draws people from all over NYC because it is a safe haven from all the noise and chaos around it. A step into the park is like night and day when compared to 5th avenue and Central park West, the avenues enclosing it.
It draws a variety of people for many different reasons but for the most part people contribute to a relaxed and happy atmosphere, which is why it is a park like no other. Not to say this is a community without a workplace; horse carriage rides to a world famous restaurant Central park is a world in and of itself. Row boat rentals create a community with a slightly different workplace and hot dog/ice cream stands still make sure a hint of stereotypical Manhattan remains.
Central Park is much more than just a landmark in NYC . In a city full of skyscrapers that are giving tree lined streets a hard time, it is easy to forget that Manhattan was once an island with uneven landscape filled with green scape. A walk through central park is like a journey through the past with people of the present. It is a oasis for city kids looking for a place to play sports and a community that makes up New York.
I like seeing the musician and the picture with the skyline in the background gives a good context shot.
The dog and owner picture is an interesting composition; it catches the eye how they are looking in opposite directions.
Good draft.
Nice shots…i really think that you portrayed “manhattans backyard” especially central park…i also like that you showed a variety of people..you showed the children, teenagers, couples, and older people…
Thanks guys! yes mmicko that was sort of my goal when i was taking these pictures. There is such a wide variety of interesting people in central park and they are all different in one way or another. You could see that i tried to capture some of the raw talent that lies within many individuals that i came across such as the ballerina or the violinist. For this reason i feel like the park is a microcosm of New York City!