10 Temmuz 2012 Salı
9 Temmuz 2012 Pazartesi
Portrait of Two Young Bohemians, in Tompkins Square Park
While at Tompkins Square Park the other week, I noticed a striking couple seated in a quiet corner, on a park bench.
I'm not sure whether Becca and Ludwig were a couple or whether they were just friends. They were nice enough to allow me to take their picture. Ludwig gave me a big smile, but Becca seemed shy and didn't want to look into the camera.
Though they look very 'East Village' (ie; arty, eclectic or un-traditional), neither lives in the neighborhood.
The Portrait Series is a once-in-a-while installment, featuring New Yorkers encountered on the street.
Related posts: Portrait of Style, on the Subway Platform, Portrait of a Dog Owner, in Tompkins Square Park, and Portrait of an Artist, on the Upper East Side.
Playing Foosball, in Herald Square
Foosball tables have been installed in Herald Square, along the pedestrian strip. A mother and her son enjoyed a battle earlier this week. By her expression, I'm thinking the son was either winning or cheating.
The median strip in Herald Square is quite large, with seating for people to rest or have lunch. There is lush planting, too. A bit to the left, out of frame, is Macy's department store.
Reading a little about foosball, I was surprised to find out that its roots are European and it's been around since the early 1900s.
Related posts: On Herald Square and Bodega Cats, Get Your Zumba on for Free, in Herald Square, and Windows onto Another World, at Macy's.