Times Square real life in split second frames

every once and a while a photographer comes along and captures perfectly the experience of an underground performer. November 29th happened to be such a day. Maybe it was that odd scenario where in the midst of so many strangers, a few friends passed by at just the right moment.

images by Nousha Salimi:

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singing for friend Jorge Vargas (Broadway + film make-up artist)

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a surprise visit by Music Under New York Coordinator Tim Higginbotham

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a chance hug from friend Roger Rees (exceptional actor and director)

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On rare occasions, I have the joy of a spontaneous jam with other musicians. The next group scheduled after me to perform was Music Under New York group Yes Noyes, and they happily joined in to the delight of those passing by.

It's these moments captured here that show the real time life of the underground captured in split second frames.  I especially like the couple kissing off to the left.

Thank you Nousha

Times SQ mosaics a day to move on....

Arrived at mosaics spot at 3pm I set up, started playing, took me a while to settle in due to the cold. Steel strings on fingers pretty much sap all the warmth out, and the pick doesn’t stay comfortably between my fingers as all moisture is gone. I love the beauty of the mosaics, there are 2 walls of them. Today I set up with the marketplace scene behind me. I looked across at the wall with the film location scene. The surreal colors constant

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Robert and I meet in Times SQuare

On a perfectly beautiful fall day, I performed in Times SQuare.  The Naked Cowboy strolled-strummed by, and stopped and introduced himself- "Hi I'm Robert", we chatted for a while and then he bought a CD!  "Where will you put it I ask?" with a not so subtle grin. He replied that he had a special spot-gotta be somewhere where he stashes all his tips-a guitar sound hole can only hold so much.  This picture above was captured by Luca Nassini a tourist from Florence, Italy. He sent me 2 other shots (found on my pics sent to me page) that perfectly capture the essence of my work.