Street artist performing even though people are just passing by.
Policeman idle on the seemingly safe street.
A thriving community is stricken by vacant stores
Construction could mean more development or the tearing down of the community
Juxtaposition of old versus new
Tender moment of son and mother hugging in front of family pub
Moc grave site of two young people taken too early
Thriving pizza place that is on the brink of destruction
Movie studio trailers right next to the homeless
Thousands of people walking through this neighborhood everyday, alone
More upscale, restaurant like pizza place
Passing
Subtle destruction of the neighborhood
Young kids legally spray painting
Enthusiastic homeless man performing for money
Astor place is a thriving business community on the outside, with thousands of people walking in and out, but is it really thriving? If you look at the clientele on the streets it is high class suits, dresses, jewelry and cars. But the streets show a different story. Among the glamor is many closed businesses and impoverished people in the streets.
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Some excellent street shots giving a real flavor of this neighborhood. If you look carefully, you will see there’s a preponderance of people alone – sitting, walking, standing. It certainly says something about the neighborhood. Is that the message you’re trying to convey? If not, we need to see interactions between individuals, groups of people, hanging out, participating in activities, events.
There’s a good shot from below of young people and spray cans of paint. But I want to see people using the spray cans. In other words, make the photos more active.
Some excellent street shots giving a real flavor of this neighborhood. If you look carefully, you will see there’s a preponderance of people alone – sitting, walking, standing. It certainly says something about the neighborhood. Is that the message you’re trying to convey? If not, we need to see interactions between individuals, groups of people, hanging out, participating in activities, events.
There’s a good shot from below of young people and spray cans of paint. But I want to see people using the spray cans. In other words, make the photos more active.