The Pier | Coney Island


Olympus OM-10 | Ilford XP2


Olympus OM-10 | Ilford XP2


Olympus OM-10 | Ilford XP2
A Coney Island institution.


Olympus OM-10 | Ilford XP2
A Coney Island institution.


Olympus OM-10 | Ilford XP2
Coney Island is slated for destruction in September 2007. Plans seem to fluctuate; there has been talk of building condos, building hotels, or building a new and improved amusement park. The current set-up of Astroland and Deno's Wonder Wheel Park, not to mention the boardwalk itself, hold a great deal of nostaligia and charm for many New York residents. It's really unfortunate to see this bit of New York history disappear.


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In the 20 de Noviembre mercado. These squash flowers went into delicious quesadillas.


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This little girl was already training to card wool. She was shy at first but once she saw photos of herself on my camera she started grinning and telling me I was beautiful.


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Not only did he weave the rugs...he had built the loom.


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We stopped by a home in Tlacolulu to watch a family demonstrate how they make rugs...obviously the goal was that we would buy some rugs. But it was really low pressure, the family was sweet, and the rugs were beautiful...we did not feel manipulated at all. It was amazing to watch the grandmother spinning the yarn...I gave it a shot and have to say...really tough work!


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A thoughtful bit of graffiti contributed by the local health authorities.