2021 in the Rearview Mirror

Alina OswaldDecember 28, 2021April 7, 20239/11 related photography, activism, activist art, creatives, freelance, HIV and AIDS activism, Jersey City NJ, LGBTQ+ activism, NYC, photo blog, photography, visual art

Things to remember from this year:

Times are still tough. The pandemic is still here. People are still struggling.

Be respectful. Be kind.

Support small businesses and living (local or not) artists.

Hope for a better, “more good” 2022.

Blue Tribute Lights from the Oculus to the September 11 Tribute Lights in NYC, as seen from One WTC Observatory on 9/11/2021.

9/11 Memorial and Museum, and the Oculus on September 11, 2021. ©Alina Oswald. All Rights Reserved.

Photographing Art from the Heart owner, award-winning filmmaker, and LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS activist Wolfgang Busch at The A List award ceremony 2021, in Long Island, NY.

A few iPhone images from The Brooklyn Nutcracker 2021 performance at Kings Theater in Brooklyn, NY. Directed by Avram Finkelstein.

The Photographer - self-portrait in black and white. ©Alina Oswald. All Rights Reserved.

Water's Soul is an 80ft sculpture by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa opened to the public on a Jersey City pier. Photo by Alina Oswald. All Rights Reserved.

As always, thanks for stopping by and I wish you a safe, warm, healthy, and Happy New Year!

Happy 2022 to you all!

Alina Oswald

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Alina Oswald is a writer and photographer published nationally and internationally, covering LGBTQIA, HIV and AIDS, and COVID-19-related stories. She is the Arts Editor of Out IN Jersey Magazine. Alina Oswald offers photography and photo editing services to help promote small businesses and business professionals while covering portraits, events, and ad campaigns. She also teaches photography and photography-related courses and workshops. For more details, contact her online at alinaoswald.com. View all posts by Alina Oswald

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picpholio says:

December 28, 2021 at 8:18 AM

Thanks for this beautiful overview Alina and all the best for 2022 to you and all your beloved ones.
Greetz,
Rudi

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1. Alina Oswald says:
  
  December 30, 2021 at 6:27 AM
  
  Thank you so much, Rudi. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to you and yours, too. Appreciate your support!
  
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Streets of Nuremberg says:

December 29, 2021 at 6:49 AM

A worthy gallery, Alina! Looks like you had a good year! Marcus

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1. Alina Oswald says:
  
  December 30, 2021 at 6:28 AM
  
  Thank you, Marcus! Well, hopefully, 2022 will be a better year for all of us. Appreciate your support and wish you and yours, too, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!
  
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  1. Streets of Nuremberg says:
    
    December 31, 2021 at 11:25 AM
    
    Thanks for your kind words, Alina, Happy New Year! Marcus
    
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