NYC 1985

Spent over an hour cleaning up this dusty negative. I think it was worth the work since it is exactly the type of picture I had set out to take thirty years ago.

This image and most others can be licensed for documentary use and is also available as a signed print…

©Matt Weber

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

9 thoughts on “NYC 1985”

LifestyleswithLia says:

January 2, 2015 at 10:13 am

Amazing shot and such expressive faces… Where was it taken?

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Andrew Rowley says:

January 2, 2015 at 10:39 am

I feel like I can look at your throwback NYC shots for hours bro.

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Polly Rusyn says:

January 2, 2015 at 1:23 pm

I love this shot. The colours, the character, the signs! Love it.

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SueBee and Kat says:

January 2, 2015 at 2:07 pm

Really cool to look back in time, nicely done shot!!

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Matt Weber says:

January 2, 2015 at 5:06 pm

Thanks!!

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meemee33 says:

January 2, 2015 at 6:27 pm

Fantastic shot, Matt. Shared.

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deborahshapiro says:

January 2, 2015 at 10:47 pm

Very nice!

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nightseajourney says:

January 7, 2015 at 4:05 pm

Googled “Gensheimer Sewmatic” — their address was 100 W. 25th Street. This is that same corner now… is this even POSSIBLE?? https://goo.gl/maps/h3Xx8

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