STREET MOMENTSBruce Byers

STREET MOMENTSBruce Byers

Street Moments

Photographs by Bruce Byers

Text by Deborah Patton

© Bruce Byers 2011

www.streetmoments.com

This book is dedicated to my father. I wish you were hereto laugh along with me and my work.

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Bruce Byers has spent over twenty-five years perfecting the art of observing. With a wealth of profes-sional experience matched with a sensitive eye, Byers captures his observations with evocative results. The images reflect a range of emotions, immersing the viewer in each subject’s inner world. Unstaged and un-structured, these images reflect instances of introspection, isolation, joy, serenity and playfulness. Byers has traveled all over the world preserving what he sees on film. Byers explains; “I am intrigued by the visual power of private reveries typically unobserved by the outside world. As you walk down the street, people and objects are always in motion. They seem to come together but rarely collide, flowing seamlessly -- almost as if they were on stage. I find myself stepping into the moment as it is happening, becoming part of it and when I step out, it’s gone. The 35mm lens compels the photographer to be more intimate with the subject. That’s what makes the difference between my work and the stolen shot created by a longer lens.” “People often ask if these images are set up. Few people in my photographs know that I am about to take their picture or know that I have already taken the shot. As a photographer, I capture a moment by being part of it.” Byers adds, “I look at the contact sheets with great anticipation. I’m always amazed at the surprises that appear in the darkroom.” This edition of Street Moments, devoted to New York, is the first in a series. New York is a wonderful playground for Byers. “I hope to captivate you moment by moment as you travel through this book. Since I live in New York, I’m used to the movements of the city. This sets up an interesting challenge for me to dig deeper to find those extraordinary images in ordinary life.”

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Seeing is what it’s all about. It makes me aware of the fun and craziness that is all around us. Not having my camera with me is stressful because moments are bound to happen and I will miss them. I hope you enjoyed seeing life through my images.

Fiber prints of any size can be purchased.

Please email bruce@streetmoments.com

(212) 585-3928

www.streetmoments.com

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Cover – “Subway Mime” 1992Page 4 – “RR man” 1973 Page 7 – “Stare” 1998 Page 8 – “Singing in the Rain” 2002 Page 9 – “Talkies” 2001 Page 10 – “UPS” 2002Page 11 – “Eye” 2002Page 12 – “Lips” 2002Page 13 – “Empire Lips” 2002Page 14 – “Street Tux” 2005Page 15 – “Party Girls” 2005Page 16 – “Prada” 1998Page 17 – “Window Pet” 2002Page 18 – “Bryant Girl” 2007Page 19 – “NY Heart Attack” 2009Page 20 – “Witches” 1996Page 21 – “Amanda” 1996Page 22 – “Leaving” 2002Page 23 – “Replaced” 2002Page 24 – “Kill Saddam” 2001Page 25 – “Kill Saddam-2” 2001Page 26 – “I Hate NY” 1998Page 27 – “Sleeper” 1998Page 28 – “Two Worlds” 2010Page 29 – “Subway Stop” 2010Page 30 – “Jonny Rocket” 1997Page 31 – “Top Hat” 1994Page 32 – “Stop Light” 1996 Page 33 – “Lamp Shadow” 1996Page 34 – “Newspaper Head” 1996Page 35 – “Dirty Dozen” 1993Page 36 – “Glass House” 2002Page 37 – “Post No Bills” 2005Page 38 – “Times Square” 2005Page 39 – “Park Ave Sleep” 2006Page 40 – “Flute” 2001Page 41 – “MTA” 1998Page 42 – “Night Snow” 2002

Page 43 – “Mom!” 2002Page 44 – “Dollar Bill” 1988Page 45 – “Yawn” 1996Page 46 – “New Arrivals” 2010Page 47 – “Sit” 1998Page 48 – “Bergdorf” 1998Page 49 – “Fur” 2010Page 50 – “St. Nick” 2005Page 51 – “G.O.D.” 1998Page 52 – “Walker” 1998Page 53 – “Baby Dog” 1998Page 54 – “Prime Meats” 1995Page 55 – “Walkway” 1995Page 56 – “Subway Mime” 1992Page 57 – “Music” 1988Page 58 – “Con-Ed” 1987Page 59 – “Kiss Ass” 1998Page 60 – “Piper” 1987Page 61 – “Sailors” 1985Page 62 – “Fleet Week” 2009Page 63 – “Good Humor” 1981Page 64 – “Heart” 1985Page 65 – “Witch Call” 1992Page 66 – “Glasses” 1986Page 67 – “Mc D” 1986Page 68 – “Grand Central” 1986Page 69 – “125th Street” 2011Page 70 – “Chairs” 1988Page 71 – “Suntan” 1988Page 72 – “575 Fifth Ave” 2009Page 73 – “Metro North” 2009Page 74 – “Puppet” 1986Page 75 – “Park Fence” 2005Page 76 – “Pick-up” 2005Page 77 – “Naked Cowboy” 1986Page 78 – “Neil’s” 1995Page 79 – “Wedding Cake” 1996Page 81 – “Crosswalk” 2002Back Cover – “Read” 2009