I discovered young photographer/filmmaker James Bernal through Andrew Sullivan’s posting of the “New York State of Mind” video below. James must have moved to NY about the same time I did (I’m here temporarily and will be back in Indiana this summer). This video made me realize how deeply in love I’ve fallen with NYC. And, along with the Bill Cunningham New York documentary (which is such an inspiring look at a man who is the joy that is his work), how much I love taking photos and videos–albeit on a much more amateur level than what James does. But it’s still fun. So now when I’m bored during the day I realize I can go out and explore what’s going on. Camera in hand, it feels like a project rather than just goofing off or avoiding harder work. I’m especially fascinated by all the music going on in parks, on streets, and in the subway.
Definitely click on the icon between “hd” and “vimeo” to watch in full screen mode.
This one is great, too. My daughter and I showed up in Union Square just about an hour after the pillow fight was over. Oh, well.
Eric Edberg 