spring

The story: Spring is officially here. Or at least it, by now, it should be. Unfortunately, it is my enemy, humidity, that signals even warmer climes fast approaching. (The rain makes the occasional appearance though, stubborn like a petulant child, determined to pester after having already been told to stop.) I shouldn't expect the weather to ever be well-behaved here in New York City, so a string of sunny days are a treat, and like with most treats, I indulge handily. The crowds are out and about, as am I, and instead of clamoring for space on the streets, I sit back and watch. It is my belief that people not only want to be out this season, but they want to be seen. So I'm doing them a favor, really, and giving them an audience. Me and 'Niccolo', my dutiful camera companion, soaking in some spring.

camera: Niccolo, 18-55mm VR lens
location: Union Square (shots taken on different days)

b-boys





musicians

may 1

The story: A heavy downpour could not put a damper on the May 1st demonstrations here in New York City. From ending ICE raids and mass deportations to passing the DREAM Act, the cries for immigration reform are far too urgent for postponement. The needs are clear. They have been. But on this day, while I could not ignore the pangs of desperation, neither could I overlook the sights and sounds of joy and the sheer hopefulness that kept the crowds firmly in place. Joy ought not be postponed, either, and hope, not deterred. Not by nativists protesting against us across the park, nor the police blockading the demonstration, and certainly, certainly not the rain..

May Day
camera: Nikon D60, 18-55mm and 55-200mm VR lens
location: Union Square, New York City

performance closing out the demonstration at Union Square

some youth 'moshing' over some Latin ska

unidos

taking a stand

remnants

the rain

for more photographs of the LA and NY demonstrations, see here.