Manhattan Bridge

Manhattan Bridge, New York City

"Bridges are perhaps the most invisible form of public architecture." Bruce Jackson

I had to entertain a few friends who came to visit me in NYC and we decided to go take a water taxi to the Statue of Liberty. When we set sail it was the most perfect day but by the time we arrived at Lady Liberty it all turned around. It was one of the biggest, fastest storms I've ever encountered. Rain or not, New York City still looks beautiful!

Photo was shot using Hipstamatic on iPhone. Settings were Libatique 73/BlacKeys SuperGrain. A few minor adjustments were made in Photoshop CS4. 

Floating Candy

South Street Seaport, New York City

"Candy is dandy but liquor is quicker." Ogden Nash

Coming towards this guy, from a distance I thought that the cotton candy was actually floating in the air. When I get closer I could see that they were attached to a stand that he was holding. It was a dark gloomy day and the vibrant colors of the cotton candy created this magnificent contrast with the surrounding area.  This was shot at South Street Seaport in Manhattan.

Photo was shot using Hipstamatic on iPhone. Settings used were Buckhorst H1 Lens/Pistil Film. Some minor editing was done in Photoshop CS4.

Home Sweet Home!

86th Street Station, New York City

"We are dangerously close to accepting the homeless situation as a problem that we just can't solve." Linda Linge

86th Street Metro Station in NYC is one of your everyday metro stops but for this man it's his home. I have came across him several times but not once he had asked for a donation. He is either reading the newspaper or sleeping. 

Picture was taken using the Hipstamatic app on iPhone. Settings were Libatique 73 Lens/BlacKeys SuperGrain Film. Some minor editing was done using Photoshop CS4.

Laundry Day

Upper West Side, New York City

This photo was captured at Colombus Avenue, Upper West Side and is part of the Hipstamatic photography series of New York, Manhattan.

I always look forward for laundry day. I like noticing how every person is different and you can see that when they are folding clothes, waiting for washing machine to stop or while their clothes are getting dry. Some just walk back and forth, some just sit down and stare at the clock, others read or play with their cellphone and finally there are some who get creative while waiting!

New York will always keep you guessing. It makes you alert of your surroundings and people watching is perfect in this city that never sleeps. Every individual has a story in New York. Some tell it by words, others tell it by actions.

The settings on the Hipstamatic camera for this photography series were John S/Pistil/Cherry Shine. Some minor editing was done in Photoshop CS4.

Street Jazz

Upper East Side, New York City

"Jazz is rhythm and meaning." Henry Matisse

This photo was captured in front of the Metropolitan Museum, Upper East Side and is part of the Hipstamatic photography series of New York, Manhattan.

One of the best jazz duo I have ever encountered on the street. The passion they were putting into their music was radiating on the street.Whether you are out walking or driving by, New York always offers something to entertain you. New York is also one of the best cities for photography as you are always guaranteed to find that perfect moment waiting to be captured. So whether you are on the Upper West Side or the East Side, grab your iPhone, open Hipstamatic and shoot away.

The settings on the Hipstamatic camera for this photography series were Libatique 73/BlackKeys SuperGrain. Some minor editing was done in Photoshop CS4.


For the picture below settings were Roboto Glitter/Ina's 1969. I gave it a subtle HDR look in Photoshop CS4. 

If You Make Your Bed, Sleep In It - Poverty

Broadway Avenue, New York City

"Poverty is the worst form of violence." Mohandas Gandhi

This photo was captured at Broadway Avenue, Upper West Side and is part of the Hipstamatic photography series of New York, Manhattan.

We are living in the 21st Century, probably with more material things than we ask for. For these people life is difference. Very different. This particular human being has to improvise when it comes to sleeping quarters, while most of us take our bedroom for granted. In the photo below I couldn't help but notice a certain serene glow on his face. Is it because he is comfortable, or is it because he finally found happiness?

The settings on the Hipstamatic camera for this photography series on the Upper West Side of Manhattan were Lucifer VI/BlackKeys SuperGrain for both pictures. Flash was used in the second picture to bring out the glow of his face. Flash used was RedEye Gel.