The Candid City - Bonnie Natko

10/31/2017

Happy Halloween!

On the eve before All Hallow's Eve, I decided to take a twilight stroll in nearby Forest Hills Gardens. This area of Queens feels quite like a taste of the English countryside right here in the middle of New York City, and the amazing homes are a thrill to view, especially during Halloween sea

10/27/2017

All the pics from the seven days project. With the stories behind them.

If you've been on Facebook, you've most likely seen the Seven Days of Black and White Photo Challenge circling around your feed. My friend Cindy had nominated me, and while I didn't nominate anyone, I made good on my promise to participate and simply post the photos with no explanation. Here a

10/16/2017

Long Island City October 2017 Long Island City has gone through a major transformation. When I moved out of my hometown of Bayside (a neighborhood in Eastern Queens) in 1997, I moved to this fledgling neighborhood with old, defunct factories, street art (the Phun Phactory, later to be re

10/08/2017

At long last, the new site is LIVE! After years of being on Tumblr, I finally decided to switch platforms. The new iteration of The Candid City takes more of a storytelling format. I hope you enjoy!
https://www.thecandidcity.com/

10/07/2017

In the process of a MAJOR site overhaul. Stay tuned for the relaunch!

03/25/2017

Just an ordinary commute.

01/22/2017

Family coming home from the NYC Women's March yesterday.

01/08/2017

Forest Park blanketed in snow. http://ift.tt/2jhYuHy

01/07/2017

Snowy day in Queens. http://ift.tt/2jfdCFJ

12/18/2016

Wedding Second Line. http://ift.tt/2gXDKXo

12/18/2016

Another Wedding Second Line. http://ift.tt/2hLBEbi

12/16/2016

Walking along Bourbon Street and encountering a host of characters in period costume. http://ift.tt/2gIzl7a