Governors Island

Seen On and From Governors Island in Black White (With Touches of Color)

Governors Island is in New York Harbor. The National Park Service administers a small portion of the north end of the island as the Governors Island National Monument, including two former military fortifications named Fort Jay and Castle Williams. The Trust for Governors Island operates the rest of the island. The Lenape originally referred to it as Paggank or nut island” because of the various chestnut, hickory, and oak trees. Historians believe that the Lenape used the island for seasonal foraging and hunting.

I visited Governors Island during Memorial Day weekend 2022. Every time I visit, I love it even more. It is a wonderful oasis in the middle of a bustling city. This photo essay is actually my second one to feature the island. The first was of a Jazz Age Lawn Party. It probably won’t’ be my last.

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.

www.edwinroman.com

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!