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Capturing the Nature of New York City’s Neighborhoods

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Capturing the Nature of New York City’s Neighborhoods
A photograph taken by Richard Koek of the Manhattan skyline as seen from between two subway cars on the Brooklyn Bridge. Courtesy of Richard Koek
Lorraine Ferrier
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NEW YORK—It’s certainly not the savanna, but in the shadows of New York’s streets, photographer Richard Koek can be found lying in wait, ready to pounce on that perfect picture.  
New York’s architecture sets the scene, as he waits patiently for his subjects to show up, yet he has no idea who they are or even if they’ll turn up.
Lorraine Ferrier
Lorraine Ferrier
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Lorraine Ferrier writes about fine arts and craftsmanship for The Epoch Times. She focuses on artists and artisans, primarily in North America and Europe, who imbue their works with beauty and traditional values. She's especially interested in giving a voice to the rare and lesser-known arts and crafts, in the hope that we can preserve our traditional art heritage. She lives and writes in a London suburb, in England.
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