One of the most interesting parts of our monthly For the Love of Brooklyn meetups is in the details: it’s fascinating to see how each photographer’s unique perspective emerges in their work. And our recent walk through Brighton Beach and Coney Island proved to be no exception.
While the iconic imagery of the Cyclone and Wonder Wheel have been captured time and time again, the shots below once again managed to capture their whimsical essence and the playful, child-like wonder they inspire. Though Coney Island and its future have weathered many controversies (click here for the latest), it’s impossible to deny their impact on the Brooklyn landscape.
Enjoy! Preferably with a pink fluff of cotton candy…
Untitled, by Lucy Aboytes:
“Cyclone,” by Adam Lerner:
“The Wonderful Wonder Wheel of Coney Island,” by Alvim Gimarino:
“Butterflies,” by RichArtpix:
“Wheel of Wonder,” by Vitaliy Piltser:
“And I think to myself, what a wonderful wheel,” by RichArtpix:
Vitaliy
1 year ago
Go Lucy, grabbing the top spot!
must be because she’s a girl… ladies first and all
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1 year ago
[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Coney Island Cyclone, Jill Harrison. Jill Harrison said: Iconic imagery from Coney Island, all from photographers at our last meet-up! Come join us next time! :) http://bk.ly/rIj [...]
Lucy
1 year ago
Thanks Jill!
I think it’s so great seeing all the wonder wheel photos together in one spot…really shows how distinct all our views are
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1 year ago
[...] lots of wonderful street shots capturing candid moments (and big personalities!) along the way and iconic images along the boardwalk, check out the photos below for some particularly interesting pairs… [...]
cmv
1 year ago
spectacular shots, all of them- and it’s so fascinating to see such different perspectives on the same subject. that’s what i love about photography- it so wonderfully reflects your unique vision of the world. love this post!