From Digital Camera World · · 50s
Masao Gozu's Window Views
Photographer Masao Gozu captured New York's immigrant neighborhoods through apartment windows for 50 years.
In brief
Photographer Masao Gozu captured New York's immigrant neighborhoods through apartment windows for 50 years. Masao Gozu's 50-year street photography series from New York windows reveals immigrant experiences and time passing in the city. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Window Views
Masao Gozu spent 50 years photographing New York's immigrant neighborhoods from apartment windows.
Upward Perspective
Gozu shot upward from street level to capture apartment windows with perfect square framing.
Perspective Correction
Gozu corrected perspective in darkroom using enlarger to maintain flat window compositions.
Family Window
A father, three children and dog crowd into open window staring at unseen event.
Harry's Bar
Gozu photographed Harry's Bar window from 1976 to 1981 as customers looked out.
Time Passing
Gozu reshoots old locations in 2025 to pair with original photos showing time passing.
The main idea
Masao Gozu's 50-year street photography series from New York windows reveals immigrant experiences and time passing in the city.
