Amy Lyne

Photographer

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Coney Island, Revisited

Location: New York

Nationality: English

Biography: After attending La Sorbonne in Paris and Bogazici University in Istanbul, Amy Lyne received her BFA in Photography from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, as well as her BA in Art History and French Literature. Lyne’s... MORE

Everyone Is Hereâ€¦ Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

Hey, Behind the Big Woman! Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

Safety First. Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

No One Can See Me. Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

Butts, Butts and More Butts. Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

What? Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

Smoking Granny. Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

Cutting Toenails. Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

Boy Brushing Hair. Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

Lady in Curlers. Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

Cornrows and a Sailboat. Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

Shovel Mission. Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

Success! Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

American Flag Bikini and Foot ... Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

American Flag Bikini and Foot Cast. Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

Apple Bottoms. Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

Big Lovinâ€™. Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

Umbrella Heads. Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

Head in the Sand. Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

Loverâ€™s Quarrel. Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

Bookends. Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

Lady in Her Tent. Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

Last Woman Standing. Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

Bag Lady on Boardwalk. Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

Alone Under the Pier. Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

The Parachute Jump. Coney Island, NY, Summer 2011

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Public Story

Coney Island, Revisited

Date of Work Jul 2011 - Jul 2011

Updated Jan 2017

Location Coney Island, New York

Topics Adolescence, America, Beachs, Black and White, Coney Island, Documentary, Family, Happiness, Joy, Obesity, Photography, Photojournalism, Summer, Vacation, Water, Youth

Coney Island has become like a Heritage site: a gathering place of people from all around New York and the world. It's the last un-gentrified place in New York City, offering its visitors a playground where they can share a temporary sense of togetherness.