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New York City Street Photography- The Human Drama

by Mark Giarrusso

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.”

Jazz Man On 5th.
Street Musician, 5th Ave., NYC, Photo by Mark Giarrusso, 2013
Endless Love
Couple Crosses 5th Ave., NYC, Photo by Mark Giarrusso, 2013
An Uncomfortable Sleep
Man Sleeps On Bench, 5th Ave., NYC, Photo by Mark Giarrusso, 2013
Construction On 55th St.
Construction On 55th St., NYC, Photo by Mark Giarrusso, 2013
Playing For Coins
Man Plays Flute, 5th Ave., NYC, Photo by Mark Giarrusso, 2013
Fire On 5th.
FDNY Respond To A Fire, 5th Ave., NYC, Photo by Mark Giarrusso, 2013
The Invisible Man
Man Sleeps On Box, 5th Ave., NYC, Photo by Mark Giarrusso, 2013
A Walk Into The Night
Man Walks On A Rainy Night, 6th Ave., NYC, Photo by Mark Giarrusso, 2013

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Filed Under: ARTS, BREAKING NEWS, SCIENCE, U.S. Tagged With: 5th Ave, 6th Ave, BlackandWhitePhotography, Candids, CityPhotography, FDNY, fire and rescue, fire men, fire truck, Metro, NewYork, NewYorkCity, NewYorkCityPhotography, NYC, People, Photography, street musicians, StreetPhotography, Urban, UrbanPhotography

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  1. Susan Vermillion Woods says

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    Poetry in both words and images. Moving as always…

    • Mark Giarrusso says

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      Thank you so much!

  2. Kate Mackesy Cooke says

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    Love how you can turn ordinary people into works of art!

    • Mark Giarrusso says

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      Thanks Kate!

  3. Bobbie Jo says

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    Your introduction makes the photos have even more meaning! I love seeing NYC through your “lense.”

    • Mark Giarrusso says

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      Thank you Bobbi Jo. You’re awesome!

  4. Crystal Walton says

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    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

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      Thank you so much. 🙂

  5. Stevie says

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    LOVE the street musician photo. Just beautiful…. as all your work is 🙂

    • Mark Giarrusso says

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      You’re the best Stevie!

  6. Marianne De Serio-Mikowski says

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    As a lover of NYC I always love all your pics! How come no police pics?? Lol

    • Mark Giarrusso says

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      I will work on getting some NYPD picks just for you 🙂

  7. Teresha says

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    NYC is such an electric city and it takes talent to capture it’s spirit in photos. stunning!

    • msgiarrusso says

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      Thank you so so much!

  8. Momma Told Me says

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    I love how the tone of the black and white sets the mood, to almost quiet the crazy, loud, city.

    • MGiarrusso says

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      Thank you so much!

  9. Moni Strigel says

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    Truly touching pictures…

    • msgiarrusso says

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      Thank you

  10. Cinny says

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    great pictures…love the quality!

    • msgiarrusso says

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      Thank you!

  11. Emma Maudsley says

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    Making the unseen, seen 🙂 Brilliant as always

    • mgiarrusso says

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      Thank you Emma!

  12. Rachel Solace says

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    Stunning work!

    • msgiarrusso says

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      Thanks Rachel!

  13. Grace Hodgin says

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    Such thought provoking photos and captures a scene that needs to be seen.

    • msgiarrusso says

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      Thank you so much Grace. I really appreciate you taking the time to look.

  14. Timothy Davis says

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    I agree with Crystal. These photos are full of emotion and a story at just a glance. Beautiful.

    • mgiarrusso says

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      Beautiful words Tim. Thank you as always.

  15. Alexis Gopal says

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    Outstanding work!! You really need to consider compiling these into a book!!

    • msgiarrusso says

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      Thank you so much Alexis!

  16. karenjoy23 says

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    I love these pictures! They bring the city to life!

    • msgiarrusso says

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      Thank you Karen. Always appreciate it.

  17. Linda McMaster says

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    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

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      Linda you are always such a huge support for me. I appreciate it so much.

  18. Ashley Turner Sears says

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    These are some truly amazing photographs! New York City is one of my avorite places!

  19. kristyn says

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    wonderful work! these are great photos 🙂

  20. Way 2 Good Life says

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    Those are so perfect and only a little it depressing

  21. Sheree Colbert-Gerber says

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    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!

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