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Friday 16 September, 2011

NYC Nights: Umali’s Halal Meet


Umali Photography brought the heat to the streets of Manhattan once again with the second meet of the season, and this time around, it just happened to fall on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. With national security threat at Red-Alert, the highest level, Umali’s meet was in jeopardy of being postponed. Checkpoints and police presence…

Saturday 10 September, 2011

Time-lapse: 9.11 10th Anniversary


This is my good friend Josh Owens’, latest timelapse for CBS News’ 10th Anniversary 9.11.01 piece. His work as a photographer/videographer producing unparalleled timelapse montages, is highly accredited and this piece is no exception. The music he chose, really sets the tone for how this piece should be viewed. With respect and reverence. 9.11.01 had…

Friday 09 September, 2011

NYC Nights: Uptown.


As summer winds down, it’s always good to sit back and unwind with good peoples. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, the daily grind, and just chill. That’s what went down at the latest VRaceWorks Harlem Meet on 134th and 12th as dozens of cars started to roll in during…

Tuesday 16 August, 2011

Exotics on the Square


Once again, Times Square, NYC got shut down on one beautiful summer night. After making a big impact for its inaugural event last year, NYC was in for another memorable night. A charitable event benefiting Big Brothers and Big Sisters of New York City, the 2nd Annual Exotics on the Square, hosted by Exotics Rally…

Wednesday 10 August, 2011

Eyes on a Skateboard


You see ’em everyday. You might even be one of them. I used to be. The Skaters of NYC. Amongst all of the sounds you hear in this city, the sound of a skateboard rolling over pavement makes you think of so many things. Instant thoughts of nostalgia, fun, and cool run through my head…

Friday 22 July, 2011

Q-Tip X Busta Rhymes at BHF


You know, there’s nothing like summer time in NYC. I know I’m probably repeating myself but the abundance of subculture in this city is one of the reasons that some of us can never leave. Known for so many things. The home of the dirty water hot dog, racers causing a ruckus, the Yank’s, and…