Manhattan, 2012.

New series SHADOWS, shot during the power outage in Manhattan caused by Hurricane Sandy.

As it made landfall on the east coast of the US after devastating portion of the Carribeans, a massive water surge made its way toward New York City, New Jersey and Connecticutt.  As a result of the unprecedented floodings, major parts of these states were left without power.

From 34th street all to the way down to the financial district, the usually bright and vibrant Manhattan was kept in the dark.

In this obscurity the few people I crossed were unidentified shadows punctuated by their flashlights. No street life, very few cars, only generators pumping water or providing emergency lights as a loud reverberating background noise. This unusual environment created an overall cautious atmosphere, simply passing by any pedestrians could be somewhat frightening.

This series is about the surreal impression I felt walking around for hours during several nights in the pitch black streets, as well as the basic fear and curiosity of the unknown that it revealed in me. 

See the full series here: http://www.romain-laurent.com/work/shadows/

If you would like to help victims, you can donate to the Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org

NYC’s patches of sun, 2012.

Manhattan, 2012.

Atlantic Antic #3 - Brooklyn, 2012

Atlantic Antic #2 - Brooklyn, 2012

Atlantic Antic - Brooklyn, 2012

Downtown Chicago, 2012

London, 2009

Some people’s idea of a dream vacation. Les Salins de Giraud, 2012

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I just love the combination of an high tech camera and an old school tv antenna.

I’m pretty sure this may be recorded on vhs as well… which means a technician has to change it every two hours, hanging head down on the wire, risking his life for sport broadcasting. Well at least, it would make sense in my world - Roland Garros, French Open, 2012.

Long time buddies. Paris, 2012