NY Through the Lens
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (537 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1440339589 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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It is the perfect setting for the genre, the world's most evocative cityscape, against which candid, memorable moments play themselves out every day.Nearly a decade ago, Vivienne Gucwa began walking the streets of the city with the only camera she could afford a sub-$100 point-and-shoot and started taking pictures. Based on the popular New York photography blog by the same name with over 2.5 million loyal fans, this coffee table photo book takes you on a dream-infused nostalgic journey through New York City featuring an exquisite collection of photographs and prose. Street photographers will never tire of New York as a subject. Choosing a direction and going as far as her feet would take her, she noticed lines, forms and structures that had previously gone unnoticed but which resonated, embodying a sense of home.Having limited equipment forced her to learn about light, composition and colour, and her burgeoning talent won her blog millions of readers and wide recognition in the photographic community."NY Through the Lens" is a timeless photo book which showcas
"A wonderful coffee table book for travelers and New Yorkers alike!" according to DeShaun. As a NYC native, resident, and as a photographer, I really couldn't be more pleased with this book. The images contained throughout have a markedly classic feel to them. The scenes possess an intimate sense of wonder as opposed to an impersonal and caricatured feeling that is all too abundant when it comes to NYC photography. Whether it's a lone figure in the snow, or an empty street, there is an overwhelming sense of humanity on each page--something that may come as a shock to those who (incorrectly) perceive NYC as a cold, thoughtless place.Each visual vignette is immersive. Whether it's an alleyway in Chinat. One of the most important New York photographers steven macanka i bought my copy on Amazon on the cheap. i have been watching this very talented young woman for many years. i captured the same scenes of New York City when i was in my 20's and 30's. my captures were created using black and white 35mm negative film using a Canon F-1 camera. she has become an artistic friend on FAA artists web site. my favorite image she has created was taken in Chinatown in the early morning. secondly i am moved by her Central Park images captured following snow storms. she is one amazing New York based photographer you must keep your eye on over the next forty years. she will continue too cr. Great book for New Yorkers, and those who'd like to be. NY Through the Lens is a good book for New York City residents, those who once were and those who hope to be. It's an across-the-board compilation of excellent photos from both ground and bird's-eye level. (A little too much of the latter for me -- the roofs of most NYC buildings look much alike.) Ms. Gucwa nabs all the usual suspects -- Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Brooklyn Bridge, etc. -- but also features not-yet-gentrified neighborhoods (at least not obviously in the hands of the 1%); snowy streets, many at night (my favorite chapter); and street scenes reminiscent of a Scorsese film. She has a
- New York Post"While Gucwa captures the everyday moments of the city, her photos also capture a dreamy element of the city." - The Weather Channel Online "They're not just shots of a city at night or in the snow, they're photos of The City somehow, something timeless and invoking a feeling of fantasy. A book tailor-made for any Gotham aficionado. Through natural light she is able to convey seasons, moods, nostalgia, and introspectiveness in the midst of the bustle of New York." - Print MagazineVivienne Gucwa captures the moments that make our New York minutes -- a snowy Times Square, the Manhattan Bridge lit up at night, a quiet walk through the West Village. "A large part of what makes Gucwa's atmospheric photography so enthralling