Posted: 12.07.12/13:33  Romain Laurent: Shadows  Photographer
and recent transplant from Paris to Brooklyn, Romain Laurent
describes the impetus of his latest project: As hurricane Sandy
made landfall on the east coast of the US after devastating
portion of the Carribeans, a massive water surge made its way
toward New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut. As a result of
the unprecedented floodings, major parts of these states were
left without power. From 34th street all to the way down to the
financial district, the usually bright and vibrant Manhattan was
kept in the dark.  In this obscurity the few people I crossed
were unidentified shadows punctuated by their flashlights. No
street life, very few cars, only generators pumping water or
providing emergency lights as a loud reverberating background
noise. This unusual environment created an overall cautious
atmosphere, simply passing by any pedestrians could be somewhat
frightening.  This series is about the surreal impression I felt
walking around for hour