Vivian Inspired

     What I am most enthusiastic about photography is its stillness. Don't get me wrong, I love videos too, but what makes a photograph so interesting for me is the fact that it is not moving. Nevertheless, it still captures a thousand words, like the old saying goes. Yet it is only you, the photographer, who knows the entire story. 

     Here's a few shots I took around the city (again!), inspired by this amazingly talented photographer named Vivian Maier. A lot of you may have heard of her already, but to those like me who just recently found out about this woman, she was a nanny during the 1950s in New York City who loved photography. Her work was apparently discovered in 2007 at a thrift auction in Chicago and from then on, wowed the world of photography and inspired many others. Many also believe that she was one of the first street photographers, much like The Sartorialist. What I love about her work is that they're all very genuine yet artistically mysterious. Yes, what you see is urban America in the late 20th century, but what you get could actually be worth telling more. My stuff here is probably not half as good as hers but we're trying to get there :">

08 December 2011

Meat Packing District

Meat Packing District II

You will love this place.

I'm a tree lover.

At one of the community playgrounds. This is on W 16th if I remember it correctly.

"People who want to understand democracy should spend less time in the library with Aristotle,
and more time on the buses and in the subway. " - Simeon Strunsky

Lower East Side

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Say hello to after school hours

How cute is this

And this one too!

The New York Vendor

Let me know what you think,

<3 Roni

New York Streets II

First of all, happy thanksgiving everyone! Today is the day for us to be extra thankful for our blessings. And tomorrow is a perfect excuse to be crazy consumers (Black Friday, bring it!). I wish I could post pictures of our thanksgiving dinner but I was just too sick I couldn't even enjoy the awesome food :( Anyway..

It's been really gloomy the past few days and I'm not just talking about the weather. I woke up and for some reason my bed was extra comfortable, my pillows were extra soft, and my blanket was extra warm. Oh those lazy weather days, right? But I had to get up, get ready, just like every one of us on a weekday. So I literally just grabbed whatever I could wear, put on my coat, and went. Fortunately! Since it was the day before Thanksgiving and everyone had the reason to get out of work early, well, we all got out of work early! Heehee. I decided to go around the city again, took some photos so I have something to post on my blog. Seriously! :)

Gloomy gloomy day. It was cold and drizzling.

I just love witty advertising. Don't you?

I've always wanted a photo that depicts motion!
I was so excited I got to capture this. Little joys!

So artistic. Must've taken awhile for this to be done?

I actually got lost here.
So to not make it too obvious, I just stopped and took a photo.

The New York Public Library

Hello! Yes, this was in a dressing room!
polo-Old Navy | pullover-H&M |
jeans-DKNY | suede boots-Old Navy

My dirty boots. It's so annoying how I always end up
wearing this when its raining. Hmm.

Once again, happy thanksgiving everyone! Have a good weekend :)

<3 Roni

New York Streets

    It's been over a month since I got here in New York and everyday I am always amazed by its people, its streets, and who could forget about its skyline? Here are some photos I took during one of the many errands I did in the city. More to come! :)

    On my first weekend in New York, I decided to visit the World Trade Center. It was crazy busy. One, because the construction for the memorial wasn't done yet. And two, because Occupy Wall Street was on its 3rd week. Pretty overwhelming,  I must say.

Construction.

Wish I had a photo of the whole street. 
It was filled with police cars , it almost looked like an exhibit.

Yeap, we have that in my place too!

Moi. At the middle of it all. In character ;)

 This is probably what I love most about this city. The lights always inspire you at night!

11th Avenue and 23rd St

The night I took this photo was the same night I almost literally froze to death. It was pouring and nearly 0 in temperature but I was wearing a shirt, jeans, and mary janes. How silly could I get.

I love love love this place! Every person who holds fashion close to his/her heart must have Soho in it too. I had a really bad day when I went here to do an errand, but after a few strolls around the place I just felt so much better. Don't tell me shopping isn't therapeutic!

Isn't this a lovely tree? Gotta love Autumn for its romantic view.

This is nostalgic.

Just like in the movies.

This was in Broadway on a Friday night. I love Christmas!

Hmm. Imagine this on a dress?

Merry Christmas from NYC

So that's all for me now! Feel free to share some of your thoughts! 'Til my next post,

<3 Roni