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Dedication

To my beloved Brian, who’s never ending encouragement and support made these galleries and this blog possible.

Dear readers this week I begin to feature my photography as the sole content of the blog. Living in New York City gives you a lot of opportunity to create images. Everyday people make the best extras.

During this time of crisis I felt like taking more photos around my neighborhood & Central Park. To preserve for all—time a version of this fabled town nobody ever expected to see.

I hope you enjoy seeing these pictures today and in the Summer season ahead…

Please be assured that other posts will be made during this period.

As of this writing New York is in Phase 1 of re—opening. This means construction, retail, and some outside dining have returned. Retail stores must limit capacity with curbside pick—up service.

(L–R): Looking up Lexington Avenue in a Northerly direction I caught a single gentleman crossing with his groceries. The MET museum steps are deserted save workers who were asked to come in during the early days of the pandemic. And a message of hope and goodwill from local children taped to a mailbox. ‘Thanks for all you do’ Doctors, Nurses, Service workers, and Pharmacists.

Central Park’s importance during this crisis cannot be overstated enough. A genuine getaway just a few blocks away. During the first weeks of the pandemic the park remained like so much of the city uncharacteristically quiet. Then one day there was a saxophonist near the Delacorte Theater and mounted officers on patrol. And a cute dog for good measure.
(L—R): Capturing pathways around the park was a truly unique experience. Seeing miles of empty benches was sad. The Great Lawn is lush with green having healthy amounts of rain and sun. Feelings of joy mix with a mourning for the city that will never return. The statue of the Three Bears were wearing masks! The Central Park Conservancy placed signs telling visitors to ‘Keep this Far Apart’ with arrows literally showing what that distance truly looks like.

As a lifelong New Yorker this pandemic has been nothing short of life—changing. Walking around my part of town has preserved my sanity. My loving husband, Brian has been the core of why I can remain whole during this awful period.

Dear readers, thank you for spending part of your day here on Evan’s Gate! More photography from yours truly will be posted. Stay healthy and safe. Remember love and healing are the forces that will get us all through this time.

Peace.

Evan Warren

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