Brooklyn, NY (Shoot the Freak)
One of Coney Island's more eccentric attractions is "Shoot the Freak." $3 buys the participant five paint-ball chances to shoot an armored man ducking behind crates, taunting the audience with brazen displays of bravado. During a slow moment, José takes a break from dodging fire to do what most people do in Coney Island: see and be seen. The future of this, and other Coney Island attractions, is uncertain, with pending redevelopment and gentrification of Stillwell Avenue.
26 responses
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Gary Joseph Cohen added a link (13 Aug 2008):
See the less than polished, but no less magnificent version of China right here: (www.youtube.com)
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Gustavo Boyzo gave props (14 Aug 2008):
Great B&W photo...
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Stacy Librandi said (14 Aug 2008):
I love all of your photography, but I will choose this to comment...This is a great shot of the "shoot the geek" guy. The tones, expression and comp are great, a compliment that would fit for most of your other work as well.
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Chicago Love gave props (14 Aug 2008):
Great B&W! I like his expression too
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Maria Gonzalez gave props (15 Aug 2008):
fantastic photo!!!!
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Laura Boston-Thek gave props (18 Aug 2008):
IN-FREAKING-CREDIBLE!!
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Sam Angarita said (18 Aug 2008):
wonderful wonderful portrait and story
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Robert Armstrong gave props (23 Aug 2008):
Great shot! I love this!
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Diana Lemieux said (28 Aug 2008):
i need to get back to coney island
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Megan Green gave props (14 Sep 2008):
Gentrification is such a dirty word.
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Karen Zimmerman gave props (23 Apr 2009):
Your a magician with a camera.
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Mario Scattoloni gave props (10 May 2009):
U rock man & your work is exceptional....It really is great to see it here on JPG. I just hope Magnum is not far behind 4 U. I enjoy reading your stories as well. Thanks for sharing with us.
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Aaron English gave props (18 May 2009):
Great photo. I really like your work. You have a great eye and excellent processing. Do you mind telling me what camera and lens you are using. Just curious.
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Jim Hart gave props (3 Jun 2009):
incredible photo ... incredible fit for the theme
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Alice gave props (5 Jun 2009):
It rocks!
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Jan Hoffman gave props (5 Jun 2009):
Amazing shot! -- YES
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Tracy Fish said (5 Jun 2009):
This is such a great photo. I've actually taken many photographs at that exact spot, as a brooklyn native, documenting what's left in my own series. Who knows how much longer it's going to be there.
Definitely well done and great series -
Chicago Love gave props (20 Jun 2009):
I come back for round two!! My vote
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Aaron Siladi gave props (24 Jun 2009):
Mad MAx!!!
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peggy gardner gave props (23 Aug 2009):
there is something truly poignant about your images.
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Virginie Maillard said (24 Aug 2009):
Clever and well done !
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Željko Jelenski said (25 Aug 2009):
I like this photo!!!
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Karen Roberts gave props (27 Aug 2009):
VOTED!
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Latrenia Bryant gave props (3 Sep 2009):
This is Perfect!
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Bruce Miller or Tammy Phloo gave props (10 Sep 2009):
Love the expression. Nice angle on the category
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Hiok Hong Ong gave props (30 Oct 2009):
wonderful story and wonderful portrait.. his expression and posture just says so much
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