I did my fifth prototype for my New York City dérive series today. I started this edition in Brooklyn, and I made a conscious decision to head to the Manhattan area. Details of my trip are:
Start Date/Time: 02.12.2009 / 12:58:53 EST
Duration: 1hr 39min
Distance: 11.4 km / 3.68mi
http://gpsed.com/track/5278031125887536645
Here is a series of photographs I took while on the dérive. These buildings caught my attention and reflect the surrounding neighborhoods:
On this ride I came across a number of interesting characters. I was propositioned by a prostitute. I was taking a picture of a building in the Gowanus area, and she checked to see if I was interested. I rode a few blocks, and an undercover cop asked me for directions. I knew he came off like a undercover, or plain clothes, police officer, but I knew for sure when I later rode past him while he and another officer were handcuffing another guy.
The bridge provided isolated views of the city. Serene quiet followed by the loud rumble of train traffic. The smell of fresh Chinese vegetables and dumplings were strong coming off of Manhattan bridge. Later I witnessed a drug deal, and then just a few blocks later, I heard friendly neighbors great each other. Then on to a great piece of pizza, The Bird. Music played. En Vogue followed by Fela Kuti.