"I don’t always know why I’m photographing something. It’s my learning machine."
~ Bruce Davidson
Bruce Davidson is a an expert with his camera on the street. One of his most brilliant street images is his "stickball" photograph. It captures a moment of urban life in New York City, particularly the street game of stickball, which was a popular pastime in neighborhoods with limited access to open space. Stickball is a stand in for baseball in many neighborhoods where it is typically played with a broomstick and a rubber ball in the street.
Davidson's photograph is a candid and evocative portrayal of the energy, culture, and community spirit that often surrounded these street games in urban settings. It truly reflects the gritty and authentic feel of life in the early 1960s in New York City.
