The photojournalism journey begins! These stories were shared in 1 on 1 sessions with America’s unofficial national bird…the pigeon.
Pigeons grace many of our town’s and city’s streets and sidewalks. We owe them the decency to listen to their deepest thoughts, their triumphs and tribulations (like changes in garbage can designs).
A sneak peak of the first Pigeons of New York is below. The rest will be shared on Instagram, and in monthly installments on the blog.
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Doug P. – Eldridge St. & Grand St.
“Umm I’m six. I don’t like getting older because it’s…it’s…it’s…it’s really tough because you have to start a new grade and read bigger books and I don’t always know the words but I sound them out. Last year I was reading a book and…and…and…and I had to read a sentence in front of the entire class and I did it because I practiced but I didn’t like it still. But my friends said it was good and I really like to play video games and go on my scooter I can go so fast you can’t see me.”
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I was first talking to Doug’s mother until Doug came over and interrupted us with his run-on sentences of random topics that I did not inquire about. I’ve never met a 6 year old named Doug before, and I don’t think I ever will again because Doug is the 8,335th most popular name in the world and declining as rapidly as #TSLA stock. Before I could leave I was forced to watch Doug ride “so fast” on his scooter. I could easily still see him and I told him that before leaving.
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