Stephen Harmon, who has been taking photos of the neighborhood for decades, sent us some shots of the Upper West Side as seen through the window of his Nissan Maxima. “While most photographers go to sleep when it rains, I am out shooting new work through my car window.”
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Stephen, these and the other photos you posted from the “bygone days” of the upper west side are really great. I see you make it a point to include the yellow taxis in many shots. What a great splash of color in a sometimes monochromatic scene. Keep shooting and posting!
Are these for sale? If so, how?
Stephen, you have become the iconic documentarian of our neighborhood. These latest photos are so wonderful. I look forward to seeing your work every day.
Thank you so much for all that you give to us UWS ers
Wonderful! Beautiful! How about a book, ‘Rainy Days and Mondays on the UWS…’ Thank you, Mr. Harmon.
Thank you all for your gracious comments!! Alison, my work is for sale. You can find my contact information on my website – newyorkoriginals.com.
Keep these photos coming Mr. Harmon! They are a delightful way to look through rain! “Love a Rainy Day”……..
Re: the final photo.
Just proves that you CAN get a taxi during a rain storm !!