New York: Washington Square Park
Inspiration: One of the joys of living in this city is the incredible potential for surprise that exists in every day. When I made my usual trek to Washington Square Park last Friday, I knew I would see musicians, including some who usually play here. But I did not expect the Masked Accordionist. I am not sure whether he was extending Halloween or just a bit shy. In any event, he played everything from the Star Wars theme song (maybe he was trying to impersonate a musical Darth Vader) to Frank Sinatra's New York, New York.
Hahaha! This is great! There are really a lot of characters in that place.
Posted by: ferdie | November 11, 2009 at 12:23 AM
Ferdie: Washington Square Park and Union Square have the most unusual characters!
Posted by: The Photodiarist | November 11, 2009 at 12:26 AM
you just gave me the best bed-time story .... i was obsessed with venetian mask yesterday but now, i think i am switching to robot mask, haha!!! awesome, xx
Posted by: scrapbook.unocosa.com | November 11, 2009 at 12:54 AM
he is wearing a boba fetta helmet (stars wars character) i swear i havent watched the movies in years but i remember everything!!!!!!
Posted by: Prêt-à-Porter P | November 11, 2009 at 01:31 AM
**boba fett
Posted by: Prêt-à-Porter P | November 11, 2009 at 01:33 AM
Mr Boba Fett in town!
Posted by: Nicholas Leong | November 11, 2009 at 01:34 AM
how unique!! :)
Posted by: spardha | November 11, 2009 at 02:05 AM
Ahaha this is brilliant. Thanks for sharing it! x
Posted by: Alicia - Sea Of Ghosts | November 11, 2009 at 05:08 AM
That would make my day to see a guy like this in person.
Posted by: Ganymede Girl | November 11, 2009 at 05:36 AM
Is that real? Lol. That's why I love americans, they are insane. ^^
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Posted by: MAISON CHAPLIN | November 11, 2009 at 07:21 AM
Pret a Porter P and Nicholas - you are right -- I forgot about Boba Fett! I haven't seen that movie in way too long.
Posted by: The Photodiarist | November 11, 2009 at 08:02 AM
oh my god! this is so rad!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Cristi | November 11, 2009 at 09:30 AM
i have never seen him before ! i plan on marching over to the emma and elena exhibit at washington square park sometime this week. i hope i'll see him around.
Posted by: K Y M | November 11, 2009 at 10:44 AM
love it!
concentrate in the music, not in the face...
Although the mask is so unusual that people might not heard the music...;
Posted by: sofiasophie | November 11, 2009 at 03:39 PM
I've seen him before weeks ago at the foot of the steps to the Highline Park before as well :) and again at Union Square some time last week.
Posted by: Lili | November 11, 2009 at 11:05 PM
Dude, you have to check these pictues out of Russia. It is a blog by these two girls from the Netherlands...I think. I totaly thought of you! Here is the link.. :)
http://brightensupintheevening.blogspot.com/2009/11/in-da-hood.html?showComment=1257999520302#c6262097711259351797
Posted by: Cristi | November 11, 2009 at 11:21 PM
Cristi: Thanks for the link. Turns out that I have seen this blog before. But I lost track of it. Those pictures are awesome. Thanks for leading me back to that blog.
Posted by: The Photodiarist | November 11, 2009 at 11:23 PM
THIS is why I must get to NY!
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Posted by: lolitta | November 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Huge smile, reading this! It's not just a great look, but a perfect composition. I love that he was playing Star Wars tunes AND Frank Sinatra. Only in NY!!
Posted by: jill | November 12, 2009 at 10:26 AM