During the day Canal Street just might be the most populous and energetic street in Manhattan, rivaling or even surpassing Times Square with it’s rush of locals, souvenir sellers, hustlers and knock-off hunting teens and tourists from all over this world.
Intertwined odors of old and fresh fast food
of dumplings and garlic
Old women chat
pick through fresh fish and produce
common in China
Men from Canton and Taiwan
from Sierra Leone and Pakistan and Peru
from Brooklyn and The Bronx
spread their goods on folding tables or simply
on blankets on the sidewalk
Younger women–not young
wave laminated pictures of handbags
and watches (“Gucci! Gucci! Rolex! Gucci!
Pandora!”)
and perfumes (“Dior, new Dior! White shoulders!
Chanel!”)
They speak in urgent hushed tones
point to unmarked doors
make you feel special.
At night it’s different: dark, quiet, all but abandoned
like rain threatens or has just passed
Canal Street is yours
Last Tuesday it was mine.
Here are some souvenirs from that Tuesday night.

Canal Street at Lafayette

Canal Street

Canal Street at Baxter thru a bakery window

Canal Street

Canal Street stairway to Heaven
Canal Street

Canal Street

Canal Street

Liusal fashion pop-up Canal Street

Canal Street
Duncan C
Great photography, Goldie!
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This is my most Fav. Keep on snapping my friend I love them. Cheers
Vuong N
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You are one adventurous human being, everything you capture through your lens is fascinating. Thank you for sharing. See you soon. George
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You are one adventurous human being, everything you capture through your lens is fascinating. Thank you for sharing. See you soon. George
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Micki M
Always enjoy your photos. How often do you go out to “snap”? How many miles do you log in a regular snap day ?
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Now that I’m using a smartphone I’m never without a camera. Most of my photos are made as part of my simply going about the day. When I shot in Spanish Harlem, my buddy Dave and I walked around for about 2 hours. The Canal Street collection resulted from a 20 minute walk of no more than 10 blocks.
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Steven
So beautiful !
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I can look at your pictures, over and over, and never get tired of them. The color, the lighting and the feeling each expresses is outstanding.
Norm Aulabaugh
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Constance K:
I just don’t know how o break this to you, other than just laying it right out there. Please continue with the pictures. They are awesome!!
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Oleg:
Great images!
I always enjoy your photos but sometimes I am just lost in words to express it.
I also find your descriptions concise, witty and revealing.
Looking forward for more,
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Keep on doing it!
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Don’t you ever stop. Ever.
Love,
Ezra
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From Trudy:
Hi Rich,
Finally got around to looking at these photos. Absolutely awesome. Are you going to have an exhibit?
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Rich,
Here are some of the comments I [Trudy] received [from members of The Weekday Cyclists] about your photos.:
Fantastic!
Chuck K.
Enjoyed the text and photos. What an interesting guy!
Tama L.
His pictures are beautiful. Very artistic.
Chris
These photos are awesome all right
Susan T.
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