The People I See

September 27 - Dumbo - Brooklyn, NY

2009-09-28T13:49:00.001-07:00

It appears that the newly cleaned up waterfront areas of DUMBO is attracting more and more couples capturing the last moments of their singleness. You could see up to 10 to 20 wedding parties in any given weekend parading in full outfits. It looks like a wedding Olympics of couples move in and out to pose for pictures in the same spots.

September 26 - Dumbo - Brooklyn, NY

2009-09-28T13:42:00.000-07:00

Chin Chih Yang, is covered in trash during his performance art piece titled "Human Sculpture", during the DUMBO Arts Festival. Yang, encourages pedestrians to attach trash to his body.

September 21 - 42nd Street - Manhattan, NY

2009-09-22T09:32:00.001-07:00

Not sure if this was a homeless person, but she sure was not there taking the bus on 42nd Street.

September 18 - Union Square - Manhattan, NY

2009-09-18T19:58:00.001-07:00

A homeless man begs for money next to the former Virgin Megastore near Union Square. I see more and more homeless people and will continue to photograph them.

September 17 - 42nd Streete - Manhattan, NY

2009-09-17T20:22:00.001-07:00

A woman begs for money on 42nd Street across from Bryant Park.

September 15 - Times Square - Manhattan, NY

2009-09-15T19:54:00.001-07:00

Tommy Ruggiero from the Bronx was in a single green towel in the middle of Times Square. Tommy was naked for a reason, he was handing out flyers for a Broadway show called "Naked Boys Singing!"

September 13 - Manhattan, NY

2009-09-13T19:11:00.000-07:00

Boris Johnson, 45, was born in England. Boris was in New York City today. He is the Mayor of the city of London.

August 14 - Fifth Avenue - New York, NY, USA

2009-08-15T18:46:00.000-07:00

August 11 - Union Sqaure - New York, NY, USA

2009-08-12T18:36:00.001-07:00

Just waiting for an uptown W or R train at the Union Square subway station. Yellow shirt, yellow booklet, yellow line.

August 11 - SoHo - New York, NY, USA

2009-08-11T18:55:00.000-07:00

A man in the stairwell of Lure restaurant in SoHo.

August 8 - Southapmton - Long Island, NY, USA

2009-08-10T15:08:00.000-07:00

This was a roasted pig during a birthday party for Mallory's friend Viola. The pig's head made a big impression with the kids. Needless to say, I didn't eat any.

August 6 - Brooklyn Bridge Park - Brooklyn, NY, USA

2009-08-10T15:05:00.000-07:00

I was in Brooklyn Bridge Park, but that is the Manhattan Bridge in the background.

August 1 - High Line - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-08-04T14:48:00.000-07:00

A wedding on the newly opened High Line in the Meat Packing district.

July 26 - Mott Street - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-08-04T14:45:00.000-07:00

On Mott Street in Little Italy during a rainy day in New York.

July 25 - Bryant Park - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-07-26T18:52:00.000-07:00

A veteran homeless man in New York City. Perhaps another sign of the times.
Good to be back on this blog...sorry for the long delay.

June 13 - Bazaar - Tehran, Iran

2009-06-24T20:10:00.001-07:00

This man lives in the same area of the city as we do. He sells carpets in a small stall in Tehran's bazaar. Today Iranians will learn about the results of the presidential elections.

June 12 - Shahreh-Ray - Tehran, Iran

2009-06-12T04:04:00.000-07:00

An Azari (Turk) man lets me photograph him when I noticed his golden teeth! He was waiting on line to vote for presidential elections.

June 11 - Ravanmehr Street - Tehran, Iran

2009-06-12T03:58:00.000-07:00

Two men stand in front of closed public bath on Ravanmehr Street in central Tehran.

June 10 - Enqelab Avenue - Tehran, Iran

2009-06-11T04:50:00.000-07:00

A man rests on the sidewalk as a large group of demonstrators rally for the upcoming presidential elections on Enqelab (revolution) Avenue in Tehran.

June 9 - Hafez Street - Tehran, Iran

2009-06-10T02:52:00.000-07:00

A young man during a rally for Mousavi in a soccer stadium in Tehran.

June 8 - Tehran - Tehran, Iran

2009-06-09T00:40:00.000-07:00

A young supporter of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad waves an Iranian flag in Tehran.

June 7 - Hafteh Tir Stadium - Tehran, Iran

2009-06-08T01:16:00.000-07:00

A volunteer for Mohsen Rezaie presidential campaign waits for the starts of a rally in Tehran.

June 6 - Karaj - Karaj, Iran

2009-06-07T01:21:00.000-07:00

A young woman wears a poster in support of Mir Hossein Mousavi during an election rally in the city of Karaj about 1 hour outside of Tehran.

June 3 - Enqelab Street - Tehran, Iran

2009-06-05T09:14:00.001-07:00

A man holding an Iranian flag during a rally for Ahmadinejad in front of Tehran University.

June 2 - Jumhori Street - Tehran, Iran

2009-06-02T23:51:00.000-07:00

A young man campaigns for Ahmadinejad in the streets of Tehran.

June 1 - Gisha - Tehran, Iran

2009-06-02T00:04:00.000-07:00

This man is a cook and makes kebabs. This is my second visit to his shop in two days.

May 31 - Tehran - Tehran, Iran

2009-05-31T23:44:00.000-07:00

A young man campaigns for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in streets of Tehran. Iranians will vote for presidency on June 12.

May 28 - Henry Street - New York, NY, USA

2009-05-28T17:10:00.000-07:00

David Choe, a well known artist who got his start in graffiti street art in Southern California, is photographed in his Chinatown studio. David's painted portrait of Obama now hangs in the White House.

May 27 - Union Square - New York, NY, USA

2009-05-27T17:28:00.001-07:00

Craig Judelman, a violinist, fiddler, teacher and composer, according to his card, plays great bluegrass style music in Union Square. Soon, the fence will be gone and all these great musicians will have more space to showcase their talent.

May 26 - 43rd Street - New York, NY USA

2009-05-27T10:28:00.000-07:00

A smiley taxi driver waves at me as I take his picture on 43rd street.

May 25 - Times Square - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-05-25T18:16:00.000-07:00

He sure loves the New York Mets and his cassette player. I photographed this man on a section of Broadway which is now closed to traffic and is a pedestrian promenade.

May 24 - St. Marks Avenue - Brooklyn, NY, USA

2009-05-24T17:59:00.001-07:00

Kapono makes smoke rings smoking a water pipe.

May 22 - Astor Place - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-05-22T19:28:00.000-07:00

Traveling, broke and hungry, a young man begs for change in Astor Place.

May 21 - Mulberry Street - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-05-21T18:22:00.000-07:00

Olga tended a carnival street booth on Mulberry Street offering basketball shots.

May 20 - Hudson River - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-05-20T19:08:00.001-07:00

UTCN Michael Khov, 25, from Brooklyn, NY poses for a portrait on the deck of USS Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum during the fleet week activities.

May 18 - Flatbush Avenue - Brooklyn, NY, USA

2009-05-18T18:53:00.000-07:00

This is how some folks dressed up today. It was a bit on the cold side.

May 13 - Park Avenue - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-05-13T20:44:00.000-07:00

An old man at the Park Avenue armory during an amazing installation.

May 12 - Front Street - Brooklyn, NY, USA

2009-05-12T21:33:00.000-07:00

James, was born in the US, but has British and American passports. He is a photographer, a chef, a fiance and a world wanderer. He will not like this picture, I am sure!

May 10 - Prospect Heights - Brooklyn, NY, USA

2009-05-10T19:36:00.001-07:00

Senja Foster-Kocsi, 39, was born in Minot, ND. Senja comes from a family of photographers and was very comfortable posing. Senja, her husband and their two children live in Connecticut.

May 9 - 11th Street - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-05-10T19:35:00.003-07:00

This weekend, I did head-shots photography of kids for free for a children's theater company in New York City. This boy's face was priceless. I was blown away by his expression. I wish I had more time to photograph him.

May 8 - Valley Stream - Valley Stream, NY, USA

2009-05-10T19:35:00.001-07:00

Parisa is 6 years old and was born on Long Island. She is my friends' daughter.

May 7 - Grand Street - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-05-07T19:25:00.000-07:00

A bit grainy, I managed to catch this guy looking right at me in the Grand Street subway station. I shot this picture through the window in the train going the opposite direction.

May 6 - Union Square - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-05-06T17:26:00.000-07:00

A break in the rain brings out a young musician and his amp to the Union Square. Under signs for construction and an arrow for the green market he played a soulful guitar, slowing down the city to a proper speed.

May 4 - Lafayette Street - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-05-04T19:42:00.000-07:00

It has been raining here for a few days now. This is what you get when you try to do street photography in the rain. Not sharp but interesting.

May 2 - Driggs Avenue - Brooklyn, NY, USA

2009-05-02T18:46:00.000-07:00

Corner of Driggs Avenue and Grant Street in Williamsburg section of Brooklyn.

May 1 - Lexington Avenue - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-05-01T18:50:00.000-07:00

Jennifer or as she likes to be called Jen, was born in Brooklyn. Jen is 26 and lives in City Island in the Bronx. I photograph her during a rain in midtown Manhattan.

Apr. 29 - Battery Park - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-04-29T18:25:00.000-07:00

I waited for a while trying to find someone to photograph in front of this colorful fence in Battery Park. Then I thought the fence should be my subject.

Apr. 28 - Union Square - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-04-28T19:37:00.001-07:00

This couple performed some amazing acrobatics. Perhaps a street version of Cirque du Soleil.

Apr. 27 - Wall Street - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-04-28T08:42:00.000-07:00

Thomas Bishop works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. I shot Thomas as I was finishing up an assignment on the floor of NYSE.

Apr. 26 - 43rd Street - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-04-26T17:28:00.000-07:00

Frankie, looked up to let me photograph him while working on 43rd street at the new Bank of American building. Frankie was born in Trinidad and Tobago. You can see the flag on the side of his hardhat.

Apr. 25 - 38th and Broadway - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-04-25T19:54:00.000-07:00

An Indian-American Sikh holy man poses for a photo during the annual Sikh Day Parade in New York.

Apr. 23 - Front Street - Brooklyn, NY, USA

2009-04-23T19:53:00.000-07:00

I am continuing with a slow progress and with street photography, here is a little bit of artistic view in DUMBO.

Apr. 21 - Prince Street - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-04-21T18:50:00.000-07:00

Genevieve Belleveau, is from Minnesota. Genevieve went to drama/art school in Vermont, and when I photographed her she was working in New York City. Genevieve's favorite ice cream is Mister Softee.

Apr. 20 - Wall Street Subway - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-04-20T20:39:00.000-07:00

A woman steps into a Brooklyn bound train in the Wall Street subway station.

Apr. 19 - Vanderbilt Avenue - Brooklyn, NY, USA

2009-04-19T18:24:00.001-07:00

Reading and relaxing on a warm Sunday afternoon in a coffee shop in Prospect Heights.

Apr. 16 - Union Square - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-04-16T20:00:00.000-07:00

Felix Morelo, 40, was born in Mexico. Felix hangs around Union Square and gives "Free Advice" for small donations - read the fine print. I liked the sign and the coloring.

Apr. 15 - Wall Street - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-04-15T20:10:00.000-07:00

Chilin, listening to music and watching the street on Wall Street. He is actually sitting on the steps of Federal Hall.

Apr. 14 - Prospect Heights - Brooklyn, NY USA

2009-04-14T19:18:00.000-07:00

Lily Bratton, 15, was born in New York City. Lily was a reluctant subject for this project......

Apr. 13 - Canal Street - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-04-13T18:31:00.000-07:00

Anonymous. She looked up and gave me a though gaze. The shutter clicked so I didn't see her look in the viewfinder until I checked the photo in the monitor. I looked up, she was still there and I walked away.

Apr. 12 - Prospect Heights - Brooklyn, NY, USA

2009-04-12T20:13:00.000-07:00

Colette Shure, 3, was born in New York City. Colette likes a lot of things including Easter egg hunts and candy. Today Colette had to pitch in for Uncle Steve! Colette is my niece and one of the bravest 3 year olds I know.

Apr. 11 - Grand Street - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-04-11T21:03:00.000-07:00

A Chinese chef prepares roasted ducks in Chinatown section of Manhattan as he gets ready for the dinner rush on Saturday night. Typically the ducks are hung on the window to attract customers.

Apr. 10 - Saint Marks Avenue - Brooklyn, NY, USA

2009-04-10T19:05:00.000-07:00

Malcolm Shure, 9, was born in New York City. He has lived in NY, NJ and now in Seattle Washington. Malcolm is a great baseball player and his favorite team is the New York Mets. Malcolm is my nephew.

Apr. 9 - Javits Center - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-04-09T19:40:00.001-07:00

Kim Parsons, 29, just a few weeks shy of 30, was born in Chicago, IL. I photographed Kim at the 2009 New York International Auto Show in Javits Center. Kim works as product specialist for Nissan.

Apr. 8 - Javits Center - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-04-08T20:43:00.000-07:00

Jim Press, is Chrysler's Vice Chairman and co-President. I photographed Jim during the 2009 New York Auto Show. Just a few hours earlier he had presented the Fiat 500 and a new Cherokee to the members of the media. I found him in the Chrysler section by himself and asked him if I can photograph him. Unlike most executives, especially auto executives, he was very nice and agreed for a quick photograph. I am not sure what model car was on display behind him.

Apr. 7 - Sackett Street - Brooklyn, NY, USA

2009-04-07T19:29:00.000-07:00

Mack Diller, 20, was born in New York City. He was named after Mack trucks. Mack attends the Brooklyn College and lives with his brother and parents in Caroll Gardens.

Apr. 6 - Prospect Heights - Brooklyn, NY, USA

2009-04-06T20:11:00.000-07:00

Harrison Shure, was born in New York but now lives in Seattle. Harrison wears retro shirts and hopes to win $12,000 by naming a doughnut. Harrison is a growing teenager so he needs to lie down. He is my nephew.

Apr. 5 - Crosby Street - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-04-05T16:48:00.001-07:00

Homeless. A long winter and a slow start to spring brought me out to the streets of Manhattan during a nice sunny day in search of a subject. Immediately, I find a homeless person sleeping in SoHo, one of the most expensive neighborhoods in all of the U.S. Perhaps a sign of the times and the reality of life.

Apr. 3 - Canal Street - Manhattan, NY USA

2009-04-03T21:06:00.000-07:00

I didn't get her name, but I don't want to call her "anonymous" either. She was one of the only street vendors out today. It was raining hard just an hour before and it started raining shortly after I took her picture.

Apr. 2 - Prospect Heights - Brooklyn, NY USA

2009-04-02T18:46:00.000-07:00

Monica Ahmad, 54, was born in Santiago, Chile. Monica is going to her first trip to Saudi Arabia this weekend with her husband, Noor. Monica and Noor live in Queens, NY. (Thilly, I made the correction!)

Apr. 1 - East 11th Street - Manhattan, NY USA

2009-04-01T19:29:00.000-07:00

Tania Bondy loves to laugh, but she's no April fool. Tania is an old friend from Brooklyn. It was great seeing her after a long while.

Mar. 31 - Chelsea - Manhattan, NY USA

2009-03-31T19:44:00.000-07:00

Romy Suskin, was born in Los Angles, CA. She takes pictures and was on her way to a gallery exhibition. Romy lives in California.

Mar. 30 - Mercer Street - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-03-30T18:23:00.001-07:00

Eric was loading a container with construction debris but he waited a few seconds for me to get a nice focus. He was working on Mercer Street in SoHo section of Manhattan.

Mar. 29 - DUMBO - Brooklyn, NY USA

2009-03-29T17:26:00.000-07:00

Sebastian, a tourist from Germany, was enjoying his cigar when I approached him in the Fulton Ferry Park at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge in DUMBO. Sebastian said he was visiting New York for the first time.

Mar. 28 - Prospect Heights - Brooklyn, NY, USA

2009-03-29T17:22:00.000-07:00

D.S. (yes initials only), 40, was born in Mt. Sinai hospital in New York City. Danica makes beautiful dolls and loves all things crafty. Danica is all about comfort and loves being photographed.

Mar. 27 - Lexington Avenue - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-03-27T15:26:00.000-07:00

Anonymous, because, when was the last time you saw someone using a pay-phone?

Mar. 26 - Flatbush Avenue - Brooklyn, NY, USA

2009-03-26T16:16:00.000-07:00

I was just not in the mood today. It happens.

Mar. 25 - Rockefeller Center - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-03-25T13:24:00.000-07:00

James Young, 48, was born in Oil City, PA. Yes there is a place called Oil City. James and I used to work together at a publishing house. James is a father of two and lives with his family near the Union Square.

Mar. 24 - Union Square - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-03-24T19:52:00.000-07:00

Anonymous, double dutching in Union Square in New York City. I was in the mood for some street photography.

Mar. 23 - Midtown - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-03-23T10:23:00.001-07:00

Jacklyn Njegric, 26, was born in New York City. Jacklyn works at my dentist's office and I often see her!

Mar. 21 - Cadman Plaza - Brooklyn, NY, USA

2009-03-21T14:56:00.001-07:00

Mohammad Doucoure, 38, was born in the west African nation of Mali. Mohammad works in Brooklyn Heights and lives in Manhattan. Mohammad plans to return to Mali and retire. I photographed Mohammad during a soccer game.

Mar. 20 - Prospect Heights - Brooklyn, NY, USA

2009-03-20T14:54:00.000-07:00

Ramin Talaie, just turned 45 today. Yes, this is a self-portrait. I was born in Tehran, Iran on this day. Today is the first day of spring and the start of Persian new year known as Nawruz. Happy new year, and spring!

Mar. 19 - Court Street - Brooklyn, NY, USA

2009-03-19T15:04:00.000-07:00

Mohammad Elei, 36, was born in Alexandria, Egypt. He came to New York three years ago through an immigration lottery process. Mohammad works as a Halal food vendor on Court Street in Brooklyn Heights.

Mar. 18 - SoHo - Manhattan, NY, USA

2009-03-18T19:24:00.000-07:00

Stu Litwin, 39, was born in New York City. I saw Stu sitting in a manhole in the streets of SoHo during a nice day. Stu was very nice and me gave a big Con-Ed thumbs up as I clicked the shutter.

Mar. 17 - Saint Marks Avenue - Brooklyn, NY, USA

2009-03-17T13:03:00.000-07:00

Rafique Mohammad, 65, originally from Lahor, Pakistan, now lives in Queens. Mr. Mohammad drives a yellow taxi and has been living in America for over 22 years. Mr. Mohammad and I had a nice conversation as he drove me from JFK to Brooklyn.

Mar. 16 - Somewhere in Dubai - Dubai, UAE

2009-03-16T08:17:00.000-07:00

Abdulrhman Abdulla Mohd, 23, was born in UAE to a Turkish mother and a Sudanese father. I photographed Abdulrhman, in a parking lot next to his Mercedes Benz near a shopping mall. He was a very nice young man to speak with. Abdulrhman is a businessman.

Mar. 15 - Pakeh Goftehgo - Tehran, Iran

2009-03-15T10:31:00.000-07:00

Amir, 20, was born in Tehran, Iran. Amir has been skateboarding for about 3 years now. I photographed Amir in a park where the skateboarders hang out.

Mar. 14 - Laleh Park - Tehran, Iran

2009-03-14T09:50:00.000-07:00

Maral Afsharian, 23, was born in Tehran, Iran. Maral used to be a computer-games champion which is a big deal for a young woman in Iran. She is also into rock & roll. I photographed Maral in Parkeh Laleh (Laleh Park) in central Tehran.

Mar. 13 - Dizin Ski Resort - Dizin, Iran

2009-03-13T07:31:00.000-07:00

Aida Mansouri, 21, was born in Tehran, Iran. I meet Aida and her friend on the slopes of Dizin ski resort, about 1 1/2 hours drive from north of Tehran. This was Aida's forth times snowboarding. In Iran, women must wear Islamic covering (hejab) at all times, but in Dizin, the enforcement is not as strict. Aida is an electrical engineering student in Tehran.

Mar. 12 - Fatemi Square - Tehran, Iran

2009-03-12T09:11:00.001-07:00

Maryam Vafaie, 26, was born in Tehran, Iran. Maryam is traveling to the city of Shiraz for the upcoming Iranian new year (Naw-Ruz) to be with her family. She is fluent in English.

Mar. 11 - Mirdamad - Tehran, Iran

2009-03-12T01:27:00.000-07:00

Reza Khalili, 30, is a rock star. At least he looks like one! He was born in Tehran and now lives in Karaj (about 100 km west of Tehran). Reza teaches music and plays guitar in a rock band in Iran. He is part of the large underground music movement in Iran.

Mar. 10 - Khaneh Honarmandan - Tehran, Iran

2009-03-11T00:59:00.000-07:00

Abolfazl Nesie, 25, was born in the northern city of Gorgan, Golestan in Iran. Abolfazl's name is an old Arabic name which means grandfather. Abolfazl works for a newspaper in Tehran. I photographed him in a small park in central Tehran.

Mar. 9 - Gisha - Tehran, Iran

2009-03-10T00:30:00.000-07:00

Susan Najafi, 56, was born in the holy city of Mashad, Iran. Susan is married to my cousin and lives in the same section of the city as my mother, in Gisha. Susan works as a nurse in a hospital in Tehran.

Mar. 8 - Vanak - Tehran, Iran

2009-03-08T06:23:00.000-07:00

Morteza Nikoubazl, 34, was born in Tehran. Morteza is a freelance photographer with Reuters news agency. I photographed him outside of Reuters offices in Tehran. During the Islamic Revolution Moreteza was only 4 years old.

Mar. 7 - Vesal Street - Tehran, Iran

2009-03-08T06:13:00.000-07:00

Narges Emami, 26, was born in Tehran, Iran. Narges is a photographer and sometimes a model. I photographed her on a friend's roof in central Tehran just before sunset.

Mar. 6 - Qazvin - Qazvin, Iran

2009-03-07T03:56:00.000-08:00

Hossien Zakeri, was born in Qazvin, Iran. Hossien, who said he is "old enough," when I asked him about his age, posed for me in a public bath. The public baths are traditional baths in smaller cities in Iran. Of course this was a men-only bath.

Mar. 5 - Gisha - Tehran, Iran

2009-03-07T03:46:00.000-08:00

Kasra Najafi, 17, was born in Tehran, Iran. Over 70% of Iranians are under the age of 30, so it is typical to see groups of young Iranians like Kasra all the time. Kasra is my second cousin.

Mar. 4 - Gisha - Tehran, Iran

2009-03-05T04:42:00.000-08:00

Mahin Safaie was born in Arak, Tehran. She is my mom.

Mar. 3 - Central Tehran - Tehran, Iran

2009-03-03T06:10:00.000-08:00

Ali Jaffari, 75, was born in the holy city of Qom, Iran. Ali who would like be called Haj Ali, as he is a Haji (one who has made a pilgrimage to Mecca), sells fresh fruits and vegetables from a small shop in central Tehran.

Mar. 2 - Central Tehran - Tehran, Iran

2009-03-03T02:29:00.001-08:00

Batool Jamali, 29, was born in Ardabil, Iran. Today is Batool's birthday. She is photographed in her kitchen where she prepared a nice meal. Batool is a mother and a wife and lives with her husband in central Tehran.

Mar. 1 - Western Tehran - Tehran, Iran

2009-03-03T01:46:00.000-08:00

Hossien Fatemi, 29, was born in Ardabil, Iran. In this photo, Hossien was being interviewed by a TV crew in a photo studio in western part of Tehran.