CENTRAL PARK DANCER

NYC
October 9, 2025
CENTRAL PARK DANCER One of the great things about Central Park and Bethesda Fountain is that it attracts people from all over. I think if you stayed there for a week, you would see most of the tourists in New York City. It also lends itself well to photographic opportunities, not only because of the great location but also because of the people who come and perform there. This particular lady was teaching dancing outside to a small group. The shapes she was making with the flow of her body to the music were fantastic against the city skyline.

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Phil Penman

UK-born, NY-based photographer Phil Penman has documented the rapid flux of New York City's streets for over 25 years. With clients ranging from People Magazine to The Daily Telegraph, he has photographed celebrated living legends, including Jennifer Lopez and Bill Gates, and captured historical moments such as the September 11th Terrorist Attacks. Penman's distinctive style, versatility, and dedication to his craft has won him prestigious awards and exhibitions, including the Leica Fotografie international Picture Prize and distinction as one of the "52 Most Influential Street Photographers" alongside industry legends, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Sebastião Salgado

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