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Beuford Smith: Seeing From Within
An American street and documentary photographer of exceptional talent.

Arnold Plotnick
2 hours ago6 min read


Restless Lens Week 14: April 2 - 8
Dogs, Pigeons, Street Shenanigans, Portraits... the usual mix.

Arnold Plotnick
6 days ago1 min read


Tangerine Dream at Avery Fisher Hall
Plus... Laserium. And matzoh!

Arnold Plotnick
Apr 52 min read


The Hidden Pleasures of Amsterdam's Museum Cafes
Sometimes the most memorable moments happen in the quiet spaces between, where art meets everyday life and a cup of tea becomes part of the story.

Arnold Plotnick
Apr 45 min read


Restless Lens Week 13 - End of First Quarter (March 19 - April 1)
A productive first quarter ends with some quirky street shots.

Arnold Plotnick
Apr 11 min read


On This Date - The Jam (w. Tuff Darts) at CBGB's Second Avenue Theater
An early, amazing punk concert. One of the best nights of my youth.

Arnold Plotnick
Mar 313 min read


Seeing Double: The Power of Reflections in Street Photography
Reflections — in windows, puddles, car mirrors, or a pair of sunglasses — are one of the simplest ways to turn an ordinary street scene into something special.

Arnold Plotnick
Mar 255 min read


Restless Lens Week 12: March 19 - 25.
A warm few days, and both my hands working now, leads to a nice collection of New York street photos.

Arnold Plotnick
Mar 252 min read


No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson, by Gardiner Harris
An infuriating book about a truly despicable company.

Arnold Plotnick
Mar 222 min read


Restless Lens Week 11: March 12 - 18
A quick jaunt upstate was a nice change of pace: trees, lakes, and the occasional cow.

Arnold Plotnick
Mar 181 min read


The Slip: A Novel by Lucas Schaefer
Three stars for this coming-of-age boxing mystery.

Arnold Plotnick
Mar 152 min read


The Streets My Father Knew
A couple of weeks ago I visited the New York Historical to see an exhibit titled Stirring the Melting Pot , a collection of photographs documenting the immigrant experience in New York City. The images immediately resonated with me in several different ways. First, as a street photographer. Many of these images were made as documentary photographs or photojournalism, but they are also beautifully composed pictures. The photographers were capturing everyday life—people working

Arnold Plotnick
Mar 133 min read


Restless Lens Weekly: Week 10 (March 5 to March 11)
Another wacky week in which New York did not disappoint.

Arnold Plotnick
Mar 111 min read


Playworld, by Adam Ross
An unforgettable year in the life of a child actor coming of age in classic '80's Manhattan

Arnold Plotnick
Mar 72 min read


Restless Lens Weekly: Week 9 (Feb 26 - March 4)
The Restless Lens caught the usual suspects last week - peeps, birds, dogs, subway, fog

Arnold Plotnick
Mar 41 min read


Still Listening
It's all about the music

Arnold Plotnick
Mar 213 min read


Mothers and Sons, by Adam Haslett
My first book of 2026. A fabulous, devastating novel. Five star material.

Arnold Plotnick
Feb 282 min read


Restless Lens Weekly: Week 8 (February 19 - February 26)
An epic snowstorm provided opportunities for great bridge and seagull photos.

Arnold Plotnick
Feb 261 min read


Book Review: Sleep, by Honor Jones
A fraught family drama that left me completely unmoved.

Arnold Plotnick
Feb 232 min read


Pigeons: The Ultimate Supporting Actor in Street Photography
Don't shoo them away. Cast them.

Arnold Plotnick
Feb 191 min read
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