ConeyIsland photos on Flickr

Prior to the 2012 Mermaid Parade, a mermaid carries on a conversation with a homeless man. Many people would be very reluctant to speak with a homeless person, but this mermaid had an upbeat conversation with him. The man's day seemed to be brightened.

Despite the man's worn and summer-inappropriate clothing, he patriotically sports an American flag.

The Mermaid Parade is my favorite event of the year to photograph. Being all about fun and frivolity, I did not expect to take any serious photos there. Still, this image was my favorite shot of the day.

In the Coney Island district of New York City, on 6-21-12.

Nathan's by Julia O

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seen at Coney Island

Seen in

"NYC5:_5Boros=1DynamicCity"

Ghosts Of Coney Island by Scott Allen

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Coney Island Boardwalk, Brooklyn, NYC

Some Hearts get Lucky Sometimes by Jeff Mason

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"May it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out." - J.R.R. Tolkien, by Lidiya Nela

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Party Hat by Gisele Duprez

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over extended by JD Urban

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by d_&_r

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Coney Island Boardwalk Sunset by Robert

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Wow, hard to believe this got "explored". The sunset was so much more beautiful than the photo.

ConeyIsland_051720-02 by Bruce Ribakove

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Mermaid by Ryan Swift

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Umbrella by Garry Velletri

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Coney Island by Frank Lynch

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The Wonder Wheel by zoom out till -- more off than on

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The Wonder Wheel - Coney Island, NYC. Built in 1920 and 150 feet tall......... the name was a good choice. In 2014 it still retains it's iconic status

Thunderbolt by Bill Struth

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Getting ready for the summer at Coney Island

CI-2001 by Randy Caldwell

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New York wandering

Coney Island by Frank Lynch

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Mermaid Parade 08 by sarahana

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Ice cream on the Boardwalk by John Clarke