Vigilante Injustice
An ill-advised resident of Paddington, NSW decided he’d enforce some vigilante justice on the Sniper after observing what he perceived to be a criminal act. As I was taking a candid photograph I could hear him approaching from a short distance shouting: “Hey! … Hey! … HEY!!!!” I pretty much knew what was coming and [...]
Fabricated Evidence
NYC’s Washington Square Park could be best described as an indiscriminate people-circus anchored at the front-yard of New York University. A common stage for musicians and entertainers; student melting pot; haven for the homeless; host to petty nickel-n-dime drug deals; and even a dog-park – there’s always an interesting mix of people to watch. Anyhow, [...]
The Mafia Incident
What could have easily been a scene out of Goodfellas was probably my most confrontational experience taking candid photos. The incident took place at an afterwork rooftop bar in Midtown Manhattan. I had been there previously, with no objection to me photographing. But on this particular evening there stood a prominent figure in the crowd who [...]
