The NYC Ferry and the relationship with water — going back to Old New York before the bridges and subways were built — changed the way people think and feel about commuting. For a street photographer, it’s like new streets have opened up in New York City with the possibility of new angles and perspectives on well-known backgrounds, bridges and landscapes. In the images I see the sense of freedom, vacation and expectation that I experienced firsthand. I am also impressed by the temporary but very real community that is created when people embark for a destination, whether it takes ten minutes or almost an hour to get there — we are all in the same boat. I like the diversity of commuters, caregivers, tourists, beach goers, families, lovers and someone like me.