A (Young) Photographer’s Journal

In the 1990s, The New York Times featured a simple yet poetic image every Sunday in the Metro section. The only caption was the date, time, and place (now lost in this selection, though they were taken roughly between 1995 and 2000). These photos captured the beauty and whimsy of the city, offering a brief respite from the news—a refuge from the homogenization of New York. They revealed moments of individuality and charm tucked into the city’s cracks, a reminder that the city remained a wonderful place despite its changes.

As a young photographer with an M6 and a darkroom in my kitchen on 85th Street, these images became my gateway into photography.

19 July 2002 New York City–On a day of otherwise swealtering heat and humidity, Sara Dikra and Chris Lopez took advantage of a late day thunderstorm had a dance in Washington Square Park.

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