This is my legacy project - A decade of moments in the art of observing human beings commuting on The Staten Island Ferry

I find the journey via boat across the New York harbor to be a meditative break from the chaos of a hustling city.

Upon boarding, the vibration of the ferry’s engine is felt. You can hear the sound of the water slapping against the stern of the vessel as it departs. Walking along the deck, gazing past the horizon of the vast ocean can be calm and humbling. 

What I’m finding through making these photographs is that I am not the only one lost in myself. These portraits are no more an outward look at others as they are an inward look at my own psyche

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I will be dropping 20 Images at a time and will only release the next batch of 20 upon sell out 

There will be 5 rounds total equaling 100 images in the final collection

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I was granted the award "SONY Emerging Photographer of the Year" and have been featured in Photo District News and CNN for this project



Lost In Transit

This beautifully angelic girl had caught my eye

I loved the way the light was hitting her face and her posture felt very calm and relaxed 

I've learned to try not to make eye contact with my subjects and I walk the boats with more of a peripheral view or I just glance quickly when I see a moment 

This felt like a moment and and I believe for her it was too 

It seems like she's thinking of someone or some journey or transition she's about to face in life 

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Artist: Mike Schmidt

Collection: Lost In Transit

Edition: Limited to 10

License: Primary NFT holder is free to use in advertising, display privately and in groups, including virtual galleries, documentaries and essays by the holder of the NFT, as long as the creator is credited. Copyright remains with the creator.

Thinking of You

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