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I walked into what was once CBGB’s and its now a high end clothing store! Rock & Roll posters abound, so the place is trying to pay homage to its past, but it feels awful…
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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.
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“pay homage” is a really kind way to put it… I would’ve said “cash in on it”.
You are right! I was being way too nice…I was horrified and left speechless while I was there. I assume they have heard quite a few derogatory comments by now…
It’s sorta like being served filet mignon while sitting on a toilet…
Good point GG!