Central Park. c. 1971. NYC Street Series by Paul Goldfinger. © Click to enlarge.
By Paul Goldfinger.
We lived in New York City, near Central Park, for five years in the late ’60’s-early ’70’s. As such we did a great deal of walking; especially Eileen who would do her urban explorations with two small boys in constant motion. But sometimes, in the Park, you needed to just stop and experience the beauty and, indeed, the miracle of that place. Snow was always a magical event there.
I took this photo on one of those walks. Looking back at the photo, I sometimes think that maybe Yoko Ono was standing there experiencing snow in the Park. If it were she, then I missed the chance to say hello. She and Lennon had moved into the City in 1971, but they split up for awhile after that. If Yoko is in my photo, it would have to be 1971. The couple separated in 1973.
JOHN LENNON:
Thank you Susan. Except for news photos, I try to post only images that have meaning for me, so it’s good to know that others appreciate them also. —Paul
Of all your photos, this one is my favorite. It’s timeless.
John and Yoko lived on Bank Street in the Village in the early 70’s and could often be seen late nights in Smiler’s delicatessen on Sheridan Square. Yoko was very well known downtown for her street Happenings in the sixties. It was always fun for me to see her surrounded by a crowd of fans on the street while the world famous ex Beatle would stand by himself on the side and enjoy watching all the attention she was getting.