The private space within the public sphere

I think crowded public areas are very interesting spaces to photograph. Despite being surrounded by masses of strangers, people are able to divide the space into smaller private bubbles where they go about their business. This week I tried to photograph people being at ease in their private bubbles, reacting and interacting naturally. 

I almost felt guilty after snapping this picture of a guy casually checking himself in the mirror.

This scene attracted my eye not only because of the color of the bride's dress. It felt so staged! The elegant dresses and the photographer and her equipment definitely did not match the setting (a public park). But even though we were in a public space, I still felt I was invading their private ceremony.

One more picture of a woman feeding the geese.

I also enjoy taking pictures of geometrical shapes that I see around me. The first picture depicts five geese on a lake, making a surprising pattern as they float on the water.

Two more pictures, in theme with Hurricane Sandy: