As you have seen over the summer in this blog, one of my greatest interests and passions has been taking photographs of my beloved New York City. Therefore, it is with enormous pleasure that I introduce my new website evanwarrenphoto.com
The website is made up of approximately 50 of my most favorite photos of NYC, focusing on its architecture, landscape and nature – and also includes a link to this blog that will be updated with each entry. It is a true reflection of my artistic personality.
If any of you want a wall-sized (or other-sized) print of any of these photographs, please contact me directly via my email, and I will be happy to give you an estimate of its cost. But, most of all, this website has been created so you can enjoy these particular shots whenever you’d like to look at them.
Thank you all very much!
The Puck building in New York/Photo by Evan Warren.
Over the past 3 months I have been taking walks around my neighborhood. This includes Central Park. Afternoons have been mostly hot and humid. A lot of sunscreen has been applied to protect myself from ultraviolet radiation. I read a wonderful article today in the paper that shows what a car free future could do for city living.
A 30 year old died of Covid today. He went to a Corona party. The statement he gave upon arriving at the hospital was that he thought it was a hoax. Tragic and absurd.
I always wear a mask. I discovered charcoal filtered masks this week. Even if this pandemic ended tomorrow I would still wear a mask. Filtering out air pollution is important. All of the people who live along side me in New York who wore masks long before Covid are true visionaries. They were much more aware of potential crisis.
During the Summer of Covid I have found that these walks do me good for both mind and body. Seeing people doing activities is reassuring. The outside is safer than the indoors.
I am grateful my school years were not affected by something of this magnitude. It was challenging enough during those days without a pandemic. People will adapt to survive.
Continuing my galleries of images taken during my daily walks around the city I hope you can relax a bit from the new challenges facing humanity in the 21st Century.
Heatwave
For several days this July getting drenched in sweat was normal. The park was pretty quiet too. That’s me on the far left. The middle image and right pic were two guys who showed up on the North Meadow for a socially distanced game of frisbee.
Beauty Is Everywhere
On the left a couple takes a rest after cycling. The right side you se adults and kids on a lawn.
Everyday is different. You can visit a space each day. The presence or absence of people, the changing conditions of environment always create a new experience.
Cute dogs abound in New York City. Young women without masks! Summer lulls people into carelessness.
The loneliness of long-distance running can be viewed almost every day.
Nature is never boring…
The trees in Central Park are treasure in plain sight. Admission is free. The newly planted landscaped tree line in front of the Metropolitan museum is a joy to walk through each day. The reservoir has Geese and Ducks.
Look Up!
Pathfinder
The park is filled with paths that stretch out in front of you. It’s tempting to want to try them all in a single day. That would be impossible. Unless you want foot injury.
A sense of freedom can overwhelm the senses here. You hear birdsong. The tranquility is soothing.
The neighborhood streets have become like a suburb. On weekdays there is so little noise I feel calm in ways I did not think possible in the city. Sorry suburbanites, city living wins out!
In The Neighborhood
If you are not familiar with New York than you do not know it is probably the closest to European any American city gets in terms of culture, easy walking, and largess of services.
The streets are filled with services, people, and all kinds of beauty never to be found elsewhere. There are many townhouses. Above you see examples of the American Dream come true. Some old school businesses like the Luncheonette have been here for decades. And if you know where to look there are gargoyles on edifices of buildings.
Back To The Park!
Although I have walked streets around our neighborhood I prefer park walks. I have found out during these strange times the greenery is calming. I love finding images throughout my outings.
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 getawayjust 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.
