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Finding Solace in the City He Loves and Loves to Photograph

February 16, 2022 | 1:16 PM
in ART, COLUMNS
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Stephen Harmon, whose photographs and essays have enhanced the Rag for years, is facing an unexpected medical procedure in his characteristic way. He is walking, with his wife Cynthia by his side, through the city he loves and loves to photograph and share. Nearly every day, West Side Rag receives an emailed note and some photographs from Steve. Here are the latest.

It has been two weeks since I had the stents put in at Lenox Hill and I am feeling very good. Yesterday, Cynthia and I met with the surgeon, who scheduled the bypass procedure for March 17, so I have a whole month to bother you with photos and then, I think, I will take a short rest as I recover.

We walked home through a beautiful, bright blue-skied Central Park.

The Boat House Cafe was open so we stopped for lunch. It was filled mostly with happy tourists and was a particularly pleasant place to have lunch with its view over the frozen pond through the bare trees into midtown.

We wound up at Strawberry Fields where the Imagine mosaic was still adorned with flowers that had been neatly placed by people on Valentine’s Day. Just another great day in the city I love!

Steve

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Sarah
Sarah
3 years ago

Good luck to you, Mr. Harmon.

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Charles
Charles
3 years ago

Your pictures seem to represent your outlook on life – Wonderful!
Look forward to many years more of them.

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F. Shtopp & spouse
F. Shtopp & spouse
3 years ago

From two NYC-loving photographers: wishing you a speedy, uncomplicated recovery and await seeing your work on WSR again.

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Sylvia
Sylvia
3 years ago

Lovely photos They made my day! The winter lighting is sparkling. I wish you well on your upcoming procedure.

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LL
LL
3 years ago

Get well soon and thank you for the amazing photos

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Mady Goldstein
Mady Goldstein
3 years ago

Heal well, rest and start shooting again! I love your photos and this little video brought back so many nice memories!
https://viewing.nyc/meet-steve-harmon-a-photographer-capturing-the-upper-west-side-for-4-decades/

Good luck, you will do fine!

My best to you and your wife,
Lily Goldstein

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LivableCity
LivableCity
3 years ago

Warm good wishes! And thanks, for the art you share and the joy it gives.

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Cato
Cato
3 years ago

I feel like I’m writing to someone I’ve known for years. Good luck, my friend, and get well quickly!

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Christine E
Christine E
3 years ago

I love the light and sunshine and optimism of these photos. May your recovery be as bright!

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Mary
Mary
3 years ago

Best of lucky and a very speedy recovery. Your images are wonderful and are so appreciated!

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Micki
Micki
3 years ago

Thank you so much for the pleasure your pictures have given me. Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery from your bypass surgery.

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Nelson
Nelson
3 years ago

Best wishes to you for good health & happiness! With great appreciation for your Eye and Outlook!

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Anne
Anne
3 years ago

Really beautiful photography—thank you!!
Good luck with surgery/speedy recovery! 🙂

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Mildred Alpern
Mildred Alpern
3 years ago

Lovely – all. They document light and brightness, shifting shadows, and people activity.

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Jordan
Jordan
3 years ago

Steve – Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Hope to see you around the neighborhood soon.

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Jeff French Segall
Jeff French Segall
3 years ago

Wishing you the very best outcome and a long, happy and productive life afterwards. Onward, to a hundred and twenty (or two hundred and forty, accounting for inflation). 🙂

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Lee
Lee
3 years ago

Steve Harmon is the best Ambassador for NYC to see the city from the inside.

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Jane
Jane
3 years ago

Wishing you healing! And thanks for the lovely photos, which capture the most beautiful aspects of The City.

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LIbirder
LIbirder
3 years ago

Hope your procedure goes smoothly and you’re back to picture taking soon after!

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Cathrine Steck
Cathrine Steck
3 years ago

Wishing you good health and a speedy recovery! Your photos are treasures which capture our lives here on the UWS.

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Sunny Day
Sunny Day
3 years ago

Dear Mr. Harmon – Thank you for the images of UWS life which you share so generously. Your awesome images are particularly treasured by those of us who are immune-compromised and stay indoors alot. May you enjoy many more years of doing what you love.

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