At right, two members of the Got Fire? crew breathe fire
Since moving to New York City over three years ago, I've met lots of interesting people, and experienced some unique and amazing things, as only New York City seems to be able to provide.
I first met Phoenix at an underground-style party, where some a group of people took over a space underneath the Manhattan Bridge. For three hours or so, there were performers, DJs, live bands, and fire spinning. (Eventually, the po-po shut us down.) I took a lot of pictures that night, and sent the fire-related pics on to Phoenix. That was the start of a few shoots I've done with this crew, and it's NEVER boring. :)
To see pics from these events, go to the New York City section of my Landscapes and Journeys galleries.
Recently, there was another party in Brooklyn, spanning across three warehouses. More than a dozen members of the Got Fire? crew were spread out among the warehouses to light up the night with their fire performances. I was asked to photograph the event. I had behind-the-scenes access to the event, so you will even see some pics of the crew getting prepared before their performance. To see the gallery of events from that night, just click here:
The Life Of Fire
As always, comments are appreciated...
-- Michael
- I tell people regularly, New York City gives you just as much trouble as you go looking for, plus a little bit for good measure.
I first met Phoenix at an underground-style party, where some a group of people took over a space underneath the Manhattan Bridge. For three hours or so, there were performers, DJs, live bands, and fire spinning. (Eventually, the po-po shut us down.) I took a lot of pictures that night, and sent the fire-related pics on to Phoenix. That was the start of a few shoots I've done with this crew, and it's NEVER boring. :)
To see pics from these events, go to the New York City section of my Landscapes and Journeys galleries.
Recently, there was another party in Brooklyn, spanning across three warehouses. More than a dozen members of the Got Fire? crew were spread out among the warehouses to light up the night with their fire performances. I was asked to photograph the event. I had behind-the-scenes access to the event, so you will even see some pics of the crew getting prepared before their performance. To see the gallery of events from that night, just click here:
The Life Of Fire
As always, comments are appreciated...
-- Michael
