New York with the lights off
The subject matter is old (in web terms) but well worth posting as the photos and subject are so fantastic. I’ve already posted about one of the iconic images by Iwaan Baan from when Hurricane Sandy struck New York, but he had access to a helicopter which is a little unfair on the rest of the photographers trying to capture the event. These images are based on slightly more accessible level of the city but still show the impact of the storm and the unusual black out which hit the city. Shot by a photo editor at MTV and part time photographer Colin Gray and found via this Wired article.
At the time, Gray had no idea that in addition to knocking out power to more than eight million homes in New York and 16 other states, Hurricane Sandy would kill more than 100 people, cause billions of dollars of damage and bring transportation to a standstill, with some of New York City’s subway stations filled with water from the tracks to the ceiling. All he knew was that he had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and needed to act fast.
I’d love to have the opportunity to shoot something like this. Must keep the camera and tripod in the van at all times I think, just in case.