The website Humans of New York has stolen my heart. Photographer Brandon Stanton takes portraits of people around the city, from firefighters to street musicians to goofy little kids. The photos are beautiful, but the captions really make them. Here are my 11 favorites, below...
"The Moment (C-Train) This photo was taken around midnight on a Brooklyn-bound C Train. The son was sprawled out on his father’s lap, sleeping. The father was cradling the boy’s head in his hands...One of the most natural, beautiful moments I’ve ever been able to capture."
"The Art Hustle (Central Park) In this city, you’ve got to do anything you can to get an edge on the competition."
"The Advertiser (SoHo) 'May I take your photo? You look beautiful.' 'OK, just make sure you can see the bag.' 'Oh, I didn’t realize you were advertising something.' 'Isn’t everything beautiful advertising something?' "
"The Promoter (Central Park) 'Just to let you know, I’m out here promoting my company. I know you wanted my photo because you thought I was a grown ass man sitting around with a puppet.' "
"Chivalry (Midtown) When they crossed the street, he was carrying her dress for her–just like this."
Boogie (Williamsburg, Brooklyn) The painter heard me laughing, and without looking down, said: 'Boogie’s looking at you sideways, isn’t he?' "
"Life-Saving Rope (Upper East Side) Happened to walk by a small fire last night, just as the trucks were arriving."
"Ms. Melonhead (Central Park) She’s just fixin’ her melon."
The Graduate (Columbia) To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world."
"The Dancer Stance (Midtown) Something about her was very arresting."
"Arm-In-Arm (Upper East Side) I love that there are cultures where a father and son can walk arm-in-arm without a hint of self-consciousness."See many more here...
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(Thanks to all the readers who recommended this!)
Oh my goodness - I love these!
ReplyDeleteevery city should have one of these websites : )
ReplyDeleteI really love the photos of children! so very sweet.
x fallon
Lovely - very moving.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! And you're right, the captions do make the pictures. How nice to witness such tenderness and humor, it brightened my day.
ReplyDeleteI love the last one, father and son arm in arm, it gives such a sense of tenderness and familiarity.
ReplyDeleteHow can I see more photos by Stanton? The link appears to be broken...
Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful. Every time I go to NY I take pictures of people thinking, "How interesting are they!?!" It is so awesome to show the versatility of the city's people.
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this website has made me cry/tear up numerous times. i love how honest it is.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet website and Boogie is awesome! Happy Tuesday. xoxo
ReplyDeleteoh the graduate (columbia) brought me to tears--look at the expression on that father's face...and the little one's teeth and glasses.
ReplyDeleteso beautiful...thanks for sharing!
Thank you for reminding me why I continue to live in NYC. Living in the city really tests you, but seeing little reminders of the human diversity--and kindness--that exist in a city of 8 million plus makes me love it again.
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ReplyDeletelove this project! there's an awesome video about it here: https://vimeo.com/45485454
ReplyDeleteGreat website! Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteooh, can't wait to see, molly. thank you!!
ReplyDeletethis is fascinating! and how it captures new york. there is so much to love here.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing!
Aw! I think my favs are the boy getting his head cradled and the guy holding his lady's skirt for her =)
ReplyDelete- Sarah
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Those photos are so lovely, especially the two of father and son. I will definitely be checking this website out!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for giving the gift of sharing this site - lovely! My favorite is the man with the puppet:)
ReplyDeleteprecious pictures!
ReplyDeleteI love this. Thanks for sharing! I've seen that violinist in Central Park!
ReplyDeletethis is amazing and touching. i just spend the last hour looking at his facebook face.
ReplyDeleteWonderful ! Especially since we are moving back to NY :)
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I cried over the Columbia graduate one.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I love the Dancer Stance. She is so gorgeous. And Chivalry! I died.
ReplyDeleteTess
www.theframedlady.com
Love these! Especially the fixing my melon one! My son had to have one for about 4 months! His twin sister was always sitting on his head in the womb!
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ReplyDeleteThese pictures exemplify why I love NY. The city is full of so many characters and personalities that give it it's pulse! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteChelsea
www.hautechildinthecity.com
this website is my fav! i follow them on facebook and i love it when the pictures show up in my newsfeed.
ReplyDeleteI went to high school with Brandon! He's a super nice guy... Just as you'd expect. So proud of the amazing work he does :)
ReplyDeleteUgh! My heart! These are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeen following this fellow for a while. I now live in FL and miss NYC terribly. I get a little bit of NY every day.
ReplyDeleteIt amazes me how HUMAN New Yorkers are...Brandon must have some stories to tell.
Boogie made me laugh right out loud.
What a brilliant idea :) Absolutely love it !
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Here's the link to his website: http://www.humansofnewyork.com/
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful, especially the last one. I'm 31 and still hold my moms hand!
ReplyDeletetouching images-great share!
ReplyDeleteThis made my heart smile! SO lovely.
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ReplyDeleteso gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGreat find! I have always wanted to do a similar project in my city. Now I have even more motivation to do so!
ReplyDeleteThese photos are so sweet. I've thought about asking strangers if I could take their photo, but I always end up shying out. It's also interesting that we can share in the feelings of a moment without actually being the people directly involved.
ReplyDeleteThis pretty much sums up why I think NYC is the greatest city on the planet and why I miss it so dearly...
ReplyDeleteWhy can't Chicago have a site like this! It's great!!! :)
ReplyDelete"I know you wanted my photo because you thought I was a grown ass man sitting around with a puppet."
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the pictures were wonderful and the captions even more so ^^ thanks so much for sharing!!! This makes me want to take better pictures with meaning
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I love how these pictures show love, humor, and happiness. In our world where we only shout out the bad and terrible news, it is wonderful to come across this. I'm a new reader of the site for sure. Thanks!!
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The Promoter... I die. Grown ass man sitting here with a puppet. I am going to chuckle about that all night.
ReplyDeleteGreat find Jo.
So cute! Absolutely love
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Hey, just letting you know Brandon Stanton just posted about you! He has a 'blog crush!' I live both of your sites!!
ReplyDeleteGreat images! It's my first time visiting your blog so HELLO! :)
ReplyDeleteI found it in a funny way. My photographer hubby who follows Humans of NY, read about this blog post. He then quickly said "You have to read her blog". So here I am and one and a half year later into blogging. Kudos to all you've done in 5 years. I will continue visiting & reading.
Best,
Maria
http://onestyleatatime.blogspot.com/
Nice work!
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www.stylegodblog.blogspot.com
Beautiful pics i really liked it. Keeps up the good work going.
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these are awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful pictures. I especially love the ones of the father and son.
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Beautiful, beautiful photos.
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Boogie is the cutest!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous site. Thank you for posting about it..I am engrossed!! So adorable. Jx
ReplyDeleteOMG, total Kleenex moment on this one (old couple leaving building, I'll leave it at that):
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Boogie is a killer :)
ReplyDeleteThe last one touched my heart !
Great find :) You have to check out his facebook page. He wrote about you :) Apparently you kind of stole his heart, too. Yay, internet :P
ReplyDeleteThis is so definitely interesting! A total nice post!
ReplyDeleteFantastic. Really captures New York at its essence. How fascinating must it be to have a job where you can utilize your craft (photography) and connect with so many different aspects of humanity every day - best of all when the editorial choices are all your own. Le Sigh.
ReplyDeleteHONY captures me almost every day. It's my city -- and although I am very far away from it, it feels so close when I see the images. It's a beautiful, good, heartfelt project.
ReplyDeleteMs. Melonhead made my day! Thanks for sharing such a fantastic website.
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these are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHah! I love this!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I heart NYC.
-Tara
http://madmaxandfamily.blogspot.com
http://blog.chron.com/madabouttown/
Thank you for sharing these! I love how much personality and possibility is in each one.
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oh wow! the last one got me...
ReplyDeleteI truly look forward to your posts more than the over 100 blogs that I follow. You are such a great writer and above all interesting. There are always interesting things to read about on your blog. Love the site with the pictures. Ah-mazing. Thank you for having such a wonderfully diverse & insightful blog about life.
ReplyDeleteThe last one is just sooooo great and sweet and reminded me of my childhood and home. Thank you for sharing these!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of interesting people--have you heard of the new documentary called craigslist joe? (http://www.craigslistjoe.com/). A California boy lives off craigslist for 30 days straight, travels the US, and never exchanges money. He meets the coolest people. I know you would LOVE it!! :)
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I love the humans pages too- such a fabulous insight into cities we have media based cliched ideas about.
ReplyDeleteCheck out one from this side of the world :) https://www.facebook.com/humansofkhi
I have really enjoyed the images those are flawless with expressions. Waiting for your next post to live.
ReplyDeleteall of these pics are amazing and caption make them more interesting Underwood Watch Winder
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