Houston Street, New York c. 1970 - 1980

Leon Levinstein's black and white photograph, "Houston Street, New York," captures the energy and movement of a street game in New York City. Taken sometime between 1970 and 1980, the image features two men playing handball against a concrete wall. The photographer's use of a shallow depth of field blurs the foreground figure, creating a sense of motion and immediacy, while the man in the background remains in focus. Levinstein's photography often focused on the lives of ordinary people in urban environments, showcasing the vibrancy and grit of New York City.