City Subjects

[rcleary171]

I shot this one from the hip on my commute home. She was shooting a glamour model near Wall Street. I like photographing professional at work. I try to capture their energy and their style.

 

[rcleary171]

Luck plays a large part of my photographic effort. When most companies go public the top executives like to have a photo op in front of the New York Stock Exchange. I came upon this scene on Wall Street and had only a moment to get a single photo off before they dispersed. This reverse group shot where you don't see their faces is one of my favorite pictures.

 

[rcleary171]

A very cold day in New York City and the steam bellowing out of the manhole covers created an interesting fog effect. With a little patience I was able to capture this photo.

 

[laika]

Now that is a captivating photograph!

 

[Donna T]

Nice work! I like the reverse group shot and the way all the suits kind of mass together.

 

[rcleary171]

Before I started working from home, I would pass the 9/11 Memorial at the World Trade Center each morning. This picture was taken on a dreary, rainy day when there were few tourists.

 

[rcleary171]

This was a great time of day to catch a view of Brooklyn.

 

[snoball]

All of these are beautifully interesting photography.

 

[rcleary171]

Untitled - this could be categorized as a collage. As I wondered up Broadway, I photographed graffiti and wall bills. I did not realize till I reviewed my work that I had a common theme with the different faces. I like the final result after layering the three separate photos into one. I may also call this derivative art.

 

[Enyaw]

some real decent photos here .. yes, luck or patience has a great deal to do with it once you learn your craft.

 

[rcleary171]

Another chance photo as a storm was about to hit Manhattan.

 

[ZenDruid]

Great photography, I like them all, but especially the steamy manhole cover!

 

[Hermes2020]

I like your photos. Do you use a cell phone to take them?

 

[rcleary171]

I like your photos. Do you use a cell phone to take them?

Yes - it's the only reason I was equipped to catch these moments.

 

[Hermes2020]

Are you familiar with Vivian Maier's work? I think you will appreciate her.

 

[rcleary171]

Are you familiar with Vivian Maier's work? I think you will appreciate her.

I am not. Thanks for the tip. I will check Vivian's work out.

 

[Terri]

A nice collection of shots! I really like your reverse group shot. Street photography is fun, and I imagine using your cell phone helps you maintain a low profile to help get the shot.

 

[Artyczar]

You have a great eye! My favorite is your first shot. All very good though. Keep shooting. I wish I could take as many great shots with my camera!.

 

[rcleary171]

You have a great eye! My favorite is your first shot. All very good though. Keep shooting. I wish I could take as many great shots with my camera!.

I’m lucky to be commuting through New York, a very photogenic city. And having a good cell phone at hand to capture these fleeting scenes when they appear. Thanks!

 

[rcleary171]

This photo may not appear to be a city subject, but it was taken on Church Street next to the World Trade Center. It was dark evening, and I was part of a mass of commuters trying to get home while avoiding the horde of buses and taxis that were crossing our path of escape from the city. Halfway across Church I saw a penny embedded in the road. After making it safely to the other side of the street I decided to get a picture of the coin. Taking my life in my hands I stood in the center of the Church Street and captured the picture below. It's one of my few best sellers.

Luna (2015)