William Shakespeare once wrote, “All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances…” If the world is truly a stage then the people of New York City are at the very center of it. The human story that unfolds here daily is so rife with drama that it fairly swallows you up as soon as you leave your front door to wade into it. As shown here, just by going a few blocks in any direction you can encounter: creativity, romance, sadness, ingenuity, desperation, heroism, despair, and solemn determination. Each New Yorker contributing an equal amount to City’s story. Walt Whitman summed it up best by saying, “The question, O me! so sad, recurring—What good amid these, O me, O life?
Answer.
That you are here—that life exists, and identity;
That the powerful play goes on, and you will contribute a verse.”
Susan Vermillion Woods says
Poetry in both words and images. Moving as always…
Mark Giarrusso says
Thank you so much!
Kate Mackesy Cooke says
Love how you can turn ordinary people into works of art!
Mark Giarrusso says
Thanks Kate!
Bobbie Jo says
Your introduction makes the photos have even more meaning! I love seeing NYC through your “lense.”
Mark Giarrusso says
Thank you Bobbi Jo. You’re awesome!
Crystal Walton says
As a writer, I love stories. I love to paint a picture with words. But you, my friend, tell a story without any words at all. You have an eye for the unseen–the things others overlook. Thanks for letting the rest of us look through your lens.
Mark Giarrusso says
Thank you so much. 🙂
Stevie says
LOVE the street musician photo. Just beautiful…. as all your work is 🙂
Mark Giarrusso says
You’re the best Stevie!
Marianne De Serio-Mikowski says
As a lover of NYC I always love all your pics! How come no police pics?? Lol
Mark Giarrusso says
I will work on getting some NYPD picks just for you 🙂
Teresha says
NYC is such an electric city and it takes talent to capture it’s spirit in photos. stunning!
msgiarrusso says
Thank you so so much!
Momma Told Me says
I love how the tone of the black and white sets the mood, to almost quiet the crazy, loud, city.
MGiarrusso says
Thank you so much!
Moni Strigel says
Truly touching pictures…
msgiarrusso says
Thank you
Cinny says
great pictures…love the quality!
msgiarrusso says
Thank you!
Emma Maudsley says
Making the unseen, seen 🙂 Brilliant as always
mgiarrusso says
Thank you Emma!
Rachel Solace says
Stunning work!
msgiarrusso says
Thanks Rachel!
Grace Hodgin says
Such thought provoking photos and captures a scene that needs to be seen.
msgiarrusso says
Thank you so much Grace. I really appreciate you taking the time to look.
Timothy Davis says
I agree with Crystal. These photos are full of emotion and a story at just a glance. Beautiful.
mgiarrusso says
Beautiful words Tim. Thank you as always.
Alexis Gopal says
Outstanding work!! You really need to consider compiling these into a book!!
msgiarrusso says
Thank you so much Alexis!
karenjoy23 says
I love these pictures! They bring the city to life!
msgiarrusso says
Thank you Karen. Always appreciate it.
Linda McMaster says
Your photos, Mark, are so full of emotion and an amazing portrayal of life in the City. I especially love your monochromes, because they place direct emphasis on the photo’s storyline. Amazing work…amazing words.
mgiarrusso says
Linda you are always such a huge support for me. I appreciate it so much.
Ashley Turner Sears says
These are some truly amazing photographs! New York City is one of my avorite places!
kristyn says
wonderful work! these are great photos 🙂
Way 2 Good Life says
Those are so perfect and only a little it depressing
Sheree Colbert-Gerber says
I said this before and I will say it again. You see past your lens and capture these amazing moments in life. Thank you for sharing these stories!