New York: Washington Square Park
Inspiration: It has been a while since I've photographed Paul, the Pigeon Whisperer. The last time was in January 2010. Yesterday, while making my way down to Soho through Washington Square Park, I ran into him schooling his apprentice about the art of pigeon whispering (which involves a huge bag of seeds and crumbs). Let's make no mistake . . . I find pigeons quite disgusting and could never imagine allowing them to perch on my body. But there's something quite beautiful about Paul's friendship with pigeons (and squirrels too). He once told me that his home is open to animals of all types. That said, his welcoming attitude apparently landed him in hot water with his apartment building superintendent . . .
i love the title and the picture to go with it. great back story too.
Posted by: the nyanzi report | June 27, 2011 at 01:55 PM
Innocent, sweet, humble and ever so Lovely!
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Posted by: The Bohmerian | June 27, 2011 at 05:22 PM
don't like them either ... did you read "The pigeon" by german writer Patrick Süskind ?
good book ...
Posted by: argone | June 28, 2011 at 04:41 AM
a rare moment
Posted by: Street | June 28, 2011 at 06:00 AM
Oh my gosh.. it's the woman (guy( from Home Alone in New York. Do you remember that scene?
Posted by: elle | June 29, 2011 at 08:02 PM
I keep staring at this picture, it is amazing what some people are capable of. I know, the bag with bread and such probably does the magic. Still, there's a pigeon on his head taking a nap.
Posted by: Kamila | July 14, 2011 at 05:02 PM