Hello Steemians!
Last month I presented the first part of a three part series of portraits I took whilst riding the Nostalgia Train that runs the month of December in Manhattan as one of the many holiday events that take place here in the city. It's my absolute favorite! It appeals to my love of history, literature, anything holidays, and, of course, street photography all rolled into one for a perfect Sunday afternoon! I had a blast imagining that the people I bumped into riding the train were characters from a novel or perhaps a writer or a film star from the past. As most people are there for fun and to show off their antique clothing, they're cool with being photographed when approached, all they ever ask for is a copy of the shots which I'm more than happy to oblige!
Whenever anyone asks what they should do or see when they come to NYC during the holiday season, I always say the windows on 5th Avenue, of course! The tree at Rockerfeller Center, the Nutcracker ballet or the Rockets at The Radio City Music Hall, a visit to the Food Hall at the Plaza Hotel (although that's awesome all year round), the Winter Village at Bryant Park, which even has a skating rink. But, I always top off my recommendations with the Nostalgia Train -- for the price of a subway ride can buy hours and hours of fun, especially if the jazz bands are cranking! So, if you're planning on being in my neck of the woods next year for Christmas, work in a Sunday ride to the past and who knows? You might just run into me! Now, it is with great pleasure that I offer to you...
Portraits in Nostalgia - Part 2
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Photo 2
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Photo 4
Photo 5
Photo 6
Photo 7
Photo 8
Photo 9
Photo 10
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Most of the time, I am also using smart phones in capturing photos because it is handy. You have captured great pictures and turned it into beautiful portraits. Thumbs up! 😊
Thanks very much! I agree, the smart phone is very handy for capturing photos! I hardly remember that it's a phone! :D
Wow....smart camera clicks by @ilanaakoundi mam...
I'm really like photo #01...face feeling is amazing...
Photo #04 cute lady with nice smile...I like it..
Cheers~~~
Thank you my dear! I like the first one too! She was a real cutie! Thanks for stopping by! And for your lovely support! x
Elegant and interesting shots wow so beautiful :D
Thank you my sweet lady! Big :*
amazing photography by smartphone. by the way which smart phone you are using.
Thank you very much! I use an iPhone 6s Plus!
great result. i like it
Strong and expressive portraits my friend! I like the higher contrast in this beautiful b&w works. great expression and use of light.
great trip wonderful photos!
I congratulate you with all my heart!
A very big thank you my dear from my heart!! I appreciate your kind and lovely words and support!
@ilanaakoundi - Ma'm it's a wonderful photography...
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Awwww many thanks! :D
Great set of shoots!
Thank you! And for stopping by too! I've recently discovered your blog and am enjoying Dublin through your eyes! Cheers!
The vintage shots these looks the best :)
Thank you! :D
Photos in black and white style are fascinating!
Thank you! :D
Wow these are amazing! @weddingcontest is doing a portrait contest too now, you should enter one of these!
Thank you very much Verity! Ah, thanks for the info! I'll look into it! Cheers my dear! x
some of these photos are really amazing
Thank you very much starboye, much appreciated! :D
wow , I can't imagine how did you take these with a smart phone.
Smiles! Thank you very much! I use an awesome app called Hipstamatic for iPhone! :D
Takes me back to the olden golden days , you’ve captured some beautiful shots . Hope you’re well xoxo
Awwww Many thx my dear! I really appreciate you stopping by and your kind words! I'm well, thank you! And you? How's the wonderful mum doing? x
I’m trying I’m trying to make it through this last class that ends in two weeks and it’s been tough honestly but I’ll be going to Pakistan in March ! Xox
Wow, I'm very impressed! No easy task for a new mum! I hope you have a very nice and relaxing break in Pakistan! You certainly deserve it! big xo
These are amazing!
I can't imagine how you took these with a smart phone.
btw Sarah ( @cathi-xx) and me are getting married.
Thank youuuuuuu! And. Oh my WOW! What awesome news! Congratulations! Mazel-tov! Bravo, And all other congratulatory words! I whole-heartedly endorse marriage and am so glad you two will come aboard, soon! Wooohoooo! Where and when will the happy event take place?
Very cool photos @ilanaakoundi look forward to seeing more.
Thank you very much!
this is amazing and beautiful pics ,, a black and white photo,, which is so nice and epic ,, all looks great and awesome, thankyou
Thank you Alisa! Big x
can we talk on facebook or watsapp,, tell me your contact details ?
Amazing outfits, I love them. Truly nostalgic feeling to the photos
Thank you! It was a fun time! :D
Wow it is really wonderful deep pictures
Thank you!
Wow lovely photos, b/w photos are always the best :)
Oh, I agree! Than you very much! :D
These are all great!! What a wonderful experience. I will have to put this on my list of things to do next time I am in the city! I would love this!
Yesssssss! A must do! Thank you! x
These are awesome! It's like your own time machine, what an incredible event to take photos of, actually just an awesome event to go to! Awesome portraits :)
Big smiles! It's super fun! That's exactly it! It's a Time Machine and I'm pretty much addicted. There a lot of events in NYC in which people dress up but they cost uber amounts to go to. For the price of a subway ride I get to see all the folks who like to dress up and get an awesome backdrop and experience, to boot! I usually wear a fancy hat by the second or third week because the enthusiasm is contagious! Thanks so much for dropping by! I really appreciate it and your kind comments! :D
It all sounds pretty strange but very cool! I'm not a big fan of crowds, I never much like heading to London, but we've got a friend in the industry who lives out there who was saying how we should get over there sometime. I think we're avoiding airports for a while but maybe when we feel up to the stress of traveling again we'll add it to the ever growing list!
No problem! Likewise! It's so nice to have people who's posts you genuinely look out for on the feed, it's weird how you get to know people on here!
These are amazing. They look very elegant. I'd love to join the nostalgia train, enjoyed this post very much :)
Thank you very much! Come to NYC in the month of December and let me know! I'll give you all the information!
oh dear !!
this is some fabulous shots
Beautiful these looks
Thanks so much my cutiepie! x
These are gorgeous!! I'm just getting into taking photos with my phone and there is something really nice about it. My favorite is Photo 6, the outfit is gorgeous!!!
Yes, I saw that! I had a fun time reading your blog getting to and from university! Lovely and looking forward to more! Oh yeah! She was decked out! Designer from head to toe! A friend of hers went as a Harry Potter character, which was fun! Thanks so much for stopping by! I really appreciate it! xo
Thank you @ilanaakoundi <3 OMG thats amazing :O would have loved to see the Harry Potter outfit <3 <3 <3
such a wonderful collection you have!!
Thank you! :D
Hey hiii...really looking amazing....beautiful photography...thank you for sharing with us...@ilanaakoundi
Thank you very much! I appreciate you kind words and lovely support! :D
Always a pleasure
@ilanaakoundi,
Smart phone photography, wow this is amazing! BW color theme you used in a great way! I will try to get some untalented BW photography :D This is truly amazing!
Cheers~
Smiles my friend! Always look forward to reading your sweet comments! Thank you! for your lovely support! Yup, I only take pictures with my iPhone! I love it! Keep going with your fabulous Untalented Photography, I've been enjoying it so much! Which phone do you use?
Cheers!
@ilanaakoundi,
I am using Huwaei Nova 2i now! I will join this photography contest also!
Cheers~
Very coo! Go for it my friend! Looking forward!
Wow...such a wonderful and interesting bnw photograpy collection by @ilanaakoundi mam..
Actualy I'm alwats like and respect to your works...
Wel done and perfect work mam..
Cheers~~~
Thank you very much! How very nice! Appreciate your kind words and lovely support! :D
Very nice holiday fella. A very beautiful classical feel, I really like this nuance. Thank you guys for your writing, happy to keep friends with you.
Awww thank you very much! :D
Thanks again friends, if there is time visit me too yes. Thank you friend. I am very happy to have friends like you.
These are crazy good, Ilana. What fun! I will have to take that ride one day.
Whoa a big thank you, Lisa! Yesssss! And if you head this way, we can ride the train together! That would be so much fun! Thanks so much for stopping by, my dear! Sending big xo
It’s a plan!
Yessssssss!
its very nice photography..look like very beautiful...keep it up
Thank you!
What an awesome idea for a photo series! Love them all, but I think my favorite is the last shot - for some reason, to me it looks like the most natural pose, and it's as if you surreptitiously snapped their photo. Excellent work!
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These are so cool! Love the styling :)
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