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Edwin Roman: The Year in Pictures 2018

2018 was actually not a productive year for me in terms of photography. I don’t often go out on photo taking trips during the winter months because working the camera and changing and adjusting lenses is difficult while wearing gloves. My first trip out wasn’t until March. I did travel to New Mexico in July and took a lot of pictures, but the following month was hit with a crushing illness that kept me home bound for the rest of the summer and much of the fall. In spite of the illness, I still managed to produce some photographs with those from the New Mexico trip being among my favorites. I hope you enjoy these photographs, I absolutely loved taking them.

: Blue Entryways. Edwin Roman, 2018. As seen at Taos Pueblo.

: Red Sails in the Brooklyn Wind. Edwin Roman 2018. As seen from Governors Island.

: Kitchen Mesa. Edwin Roman 2018. As seen from The Ghost Ranch.

: Sunset Under the Triborough. Edwin Roman 2018.

: Adobe Americana. Edwin Roman 2018. As seen in the Taos Pueblo.

: Speakeasy Sal. Edwin Roman 2018. As seen at the Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island.

: San Geronimo Chapel. Edwin Roman 2018.

: Wards Island Foot Bridge in Black and White. Edwin Roman 2018.

: In the Distance on Route 550. Edwin Roman 2018

: Climb into The Cave Dwelling. Edwin Roman 2018. As seen at Bandelier National Monument.

: The Sunbather. Edwin Roman 2018. As seen on Ward’s Island.

: Bands. Edwin Roman 2018. As seen at the Jazz Age Lawn Party.

: The Orange Parasol. Edwin Roman 2018. As seen at the Jazz Age Lawn Party.

: Underneath with the Tides. Edwin Roman 2018. As seen under the boardwalk at Coney Island.

: Grazers. Edwin Roman 2018. As seen in Taos Pueblo.

: Juan Views the Atlantic. Edwin Roman 2018. As seen at Coney Island.

: Adios. Edwin Roman 2018. As seen while leaving The Ghost Ranch.

: A Rockefeller View. Edwin Roman 2018. As seen from the Rockefeller Overlook in New Jersey.

I actually used the above photo as the cover for my forthcoming book, People Watching: New York City. Proceeds from this book will be donated to Humane Borders.

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Scenes from The Jazz Age Lawn Party

Two weeks ago, I hit the streets of New York City looking to foster some inspiration. With my camera, I traveled to Governors Island, thinking I was going to get some interesting landscape shots. Instead, I stumbled upon a most festive event: The Jazz Age Lawn Party! And it was exactly that— a gathering of many people celebrating the 1920s! What fun! It was almost as much fun as Comic Con. Here are some of the pictures I took. I did my best to not include any pictures with 21^st century details taken with a 21^st century camera. Enjoy!

Speakeasy Sal

The Orange Parasol

Suspenders

Millinery Product

Bands

21st Century Photographer, 20th Century Camera

Camera Ready

Enjoyment

Dancing Smiles

American Made

A Toast

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Edwin Roman: The Year In Pictures 2017

The featured image of this blog entry was taken on the eve of Trump’s inauguration during the New York City protest around Columbus Circle. I had gone there to participate and document. I didn’t stay as long as I had intended because in the midst of it, I got a call from my sister telling me that my uncle had passed away. Until I started working on this entry, I had never looked at the photographs from that day.

The individual in the featured photograph had the absolute gall to show up wearing a (made in China) maga hat (someone had asked him to remove it so they could inspect the label). I can’t begin to convey the vitriol he encountered, which was absolutely deserved. I watched him for a while and my favorite exchange was with a woman who conveyed that based solely on his appearance, he would be thrown over Trump’s border wall. She noted that most of his supporters would only ever see him as a terrorist or criminal. She completely shut him down and I managed to capture that moment. Ultimately, I thought he did this as a stunt; a way to garner attention and trend online to get his fifteen minutes. He was recording all of this exchanges on his phone.

It has been a long year and I have done my best to do things that counter the limited mindset of Trump and his supporters. I continue to volunteer, engage in activism and create art. With regards to photography, I largely engage in it during the warm months. I consider myself to be a street photographer and hate working with my camera while wearing gloves. This year, I found myself inspired to try and capture the beautiful diversity of New York City.

It is with great pride that I present to you my favorite pictures of 2017.

: A Human Right. Edwin Roman 2017. As seen at Bronx Community College during the 60th anniversary celebration.

: Devious Smiles. Edwin Roman, 2017. People watching at the Coney Island Art Walls.

: Wepa! Edwin Roman, 2017. As seen at the “Salsa Under The Sun” concert.

: Fuga Aqua. Edwin Roman, 2017. As seen at the Bethesda Fountain in Central Park.

: Dreaming in Red. Edwin Roman 2017. Actors from the off-Broadway, cabaret show, I Dream of Jackie, featuring the wonderful Jackie Cox. As seen at Flame Con 2017.

: Rockland Cliff. Edwin Roman, 2017. This was my first ever visit to Rockland Lake State Park during the fall or any time other than summer.

: Sharing a Laugh. Edwin Roman, 2017. This was the first time I was ever hired to photograph a wedding. This couple was just great and so laid back; they were in sync with my style of photography.

: Boarding Squared. Edwin Roman, 2017. As seen on the Coney Island Boardwalk.

: Brooklyn, The Statue. Edwin Roman, 2017. As seen outside of the Brooklyn Museum.

: Goose Goose. Edwin Roman, 2017. A rare winter picture in Flushing Meadow Park.

: Kente Color Splash. Edwin Roman, 2017. As seen in The Bronx.

: Two Cameras. Edwin Roman, 2017. A fellow photographer at work in Central Park.

: Sépia Fille. Edwin Roman, 2017. This lovely young woman posed for me at Coney Island Beach.

: The View Finder. Edwin Roman, 2017. The George Washington Bridge as seen from Fort Lee Historic Park.

: Picturing Robin Lord Taylor. Edwin Roman, 2017. This was during the actor’s panel at Flame Con. I actually got to ask the first question, which was: “If Gotham City were a real place would you want to live there?”

: Boardwalk Fútbol. Edwin Roman, 2017. As seen on the Coney Island Boardwalk.

: Sara the Turtle. Edwin Roman, 2017. One summer weekday at Rockland Lake State Park I actually witnessed this beautiful little turtle burying her eggs.

: Touring The Hall of Fame. Edwin Roman, 2017. As seen at Bronx Community College.

: Speed Walking The Boardwalk. Edwin Roman, 2017. As seen on the Coney Island Boardwalk.

: Sinewy Skirt and Sloppy Star. Edwin Roman, 2017. Whenever I am in a tediously long workplace meeting, I will go into survival mode and let my imagination take over. I often create made up superheroes and villains. This duo is a pair of superheroes.