Hands Off!
On April 5, 2025, my wife, two of my sisters, several friends, and I participated in the “Hands Off!” protest in New York City. The event began at Bryant Park, where we gathered despite intermittent rain showers throughout the day. We met numerous individuals, including some who had traveled from as far as Canada to join the demonstration. After assembling in the park, we proceeded along Fifth Avenue past the New York Public Library with its famous lions, and we finished up our march at Madison Square Park on 23rd Street.
The “Hands Off!” protests were organized nationwide in response to recent actions by President Donald Trump’s administration and the involvement of Elon Musk, who was appointed to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). These demonstrations aimed to address concerns over policies affecting civil liberties, government restructuring, and the recent decision to apply widespread tariffs. These tariffs have tanked markets around the world.
I was struck by the resilience and commitment of those who participated. The presence of individuals from distant locations, such as our neighbors from Canada, underscored the global attention and concern regarding the current political climate in the United States and its recent global impacting actions. The news reports that there were many protests held outside of the US.
I had my Nikon Z6ii with me and shot a number of photos. Some of which I’ve shared here.
Streetlife NYC Episode III
New York City is a constantly changing and dynamic entity, almost like a living being. Having lived here for more than sixty years, I have personally witnessed its evolution. Starting with riding the 7 train to the 1964-65 Worlds Fair. Through this timelapse video, I take you on a journey through thethe city, showcasing its energy, intricate infrastructure, and diverse tapestry of urban life.
From the world-famous Times Square, where dreams are both made, to the beauty contained at the MET, this compilation offers a fresh and unique perspective on the city that never sleeps. Can you identify your favorite landmarks?
Now that the weather may be warming I am looking forward to hitting the streets again, to capture more of this exciting city.
I hope you enjoy this glimpse into my home. Please share your thoughts in the comments below.
Streetlife NYC Episode II
New York City: A living, breathing organism, constantly evolving. As a lifelong resident of over six decades, I’ve witnessed its transformation firsthand. This timelapse video is a personal journey through the city’s heart, capturing the raw energy, the intricate infrastructure, and the diverse tapestry of city life.
From the iconic Times Square, where dreams are made and broken, to the elevated chaos of the subway, this compilation offers a fresh perspective on the city that never sleeps. Can you spot your favorite landmarks? Have you ever experienced the city in quite this way?
Health challenges have grounded me for a bit, but the city’s allure persists. I’m eager to return to the streets, camera in hand, to capture more of this extraordinary metropolis.
I hope you enjoy this glimpse into my home city. Please share your thoughts and discoveries in the comments below.
Streetlife NYC
A compilation of timelapse clips that I shot in NYC over the past year or so. Focus on people, transport and events in New York City.
I’ve spent my entire life living in New York City (over six decades now). It has an energy that is unmatched. It can also be a bit scary at times. Over the years I have seen both sides. This timelapse video is a compilation of various clips that I’ve shot around the city over the past year or so.
Some of the locations include: Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, and the High Line. See if you can identify others and leave a comment.
Health issues have prevented me getting out and shooting recently. I’m on the mend now and planning to explore more of my hometown. Have a look and I hope you enjoy.
Brooklyn Bridge Deforum Render
Back in 2021 I created a day-to-night timelapse video of the Brooklyn Bridge and lower Manhattan. On that day I was participating in a timelapse workshop given by Emeric Le Bars and Brian Youchak.
More recently I’ve been experimenting with AI image creation using Stable Diffusion. I decided to try processing my timelape clips using SD. The Brooklyn timelapse was processed through Stable Diffusion running on Automatic1111. The Deforum extension and Controlnet was used to read each frame of the original timelapse and output rendered PNG files. These PNGs were then upscaled to 4k and then ffmpeg was used to create a video file.
Final Cut Pro X was used to combine the original timelapse clip with the Deforum render into a final video. Questions and comments are welcome. FYI – this is the first 4k video I’ve posted to Youtube.
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