Published by Matt Weber
Photographing NYC for 25 years, six of them while driving a New York City taxi. Trying very hard to capture the city as life unfolds, meaning I never stage any of my photos! Also I am a close confidant of the immortal Dave Beckerman, (quintessential NYC photographer) and owner of the first photography blog in the known universe. View all posts by Matt Weber

As much as I love your photos of the 1980s for the rawness that was NYC, I also find myself nostalgic for the days when cell phones didn’t exist. There’s something exciting about seeing people in the moment and having to deal with those around them…and the possibilities that exist(ed).
The Serge is on! At this point, it’s not so much the presence of stroke shows but the absence of tourists on this strip that makes the shot so impressive. Looks like ya might actually be able to walk down the block.
You never know what you’ve got till its long gone…