ELW Photography#6

August 7, 2020

Avoid Crowds
Mask
Walk Daily
Listen to music
Research

Just a few of the things that keep me busy. Our city has seemingly become more normal than it has been in months. Traffic patterns are gradually building back up on 5th Avenue and Lexington Avenue.

Summer has become one long weekend for me. I break the season down as follows: June is Friday; July is Saurday; August is Sunday; September is Monday.

I know Americans think Labor Day is the unofficial end of the season. September is still quite warm. Cool weather really arrives the week of Halloween.

On a recent walk around I noticed the local teenagers have begun to return. Most of them disappeared for July. Many are not wearing masks or have taken to wear them around their necks. In better times the young often act badly; during this hard time they are opening themselves up to potential disaster.

My photos have captured people in their moments of distraction. Too many still babble away on their phones breaking the otherwise wonderful quiet of the park.

Activity is always abundant in the city that is coming back to life.

Just Being

**New Yorkers are a hearty lot. The energy is on regardless of the times. It’s uplifting to see people each day. Walk, run, togetherness and beautiful dogs everywhere!**

Fair weather opened August with gentle breezes. The Summer is beginning its annual winding down. Soon we will be reminded of the number of weeks, then days until Labor Day!

A group of teenagers were gathered to play. No masks in sight. Wide open space in the park is generally quite safe but i wonder if they are being too careless. Near the 96th Street Entrance/Exit a man sits with his best friend.

**A man reads his newspaper; By foot, on rollerblades, on bike to stay active.**

You feel a commonality with the people you see around in the park or on the street. No matter the activity, we are all trying to maintain a sense of hope, a spirit of neighborliness.