Collegiate Construction Worker (NYC)

Having just come from the campus bookstore in TriBeCa, this rugged construction worker makes good use of waiting time for the A Train at Chambers Street on the New York City subway. While the 'wife beater' A-shirt adds the blue collar look, also unnoticeable in the photo is the cigarette balanced on the upper edge of his right ear.

LOCATION: NYC Subway, A Express Train platform, September 2010

FDNY Strap Hanger (NYC)

On the A Train in between stops, this worker was intent on just hanging on ... no headphones, no ipod ... just looking tough.

LOCATION: NYC Subway, A Express Train, August 2010

Waiting for the Subway Home (NYC)

I'm one to love some tough looking ink on a masculine construction worker, so I couldn't help capture this hot shot of a guy probably reading the New York Post, sports section.  Dirty boots, cut off shirt and intently checking out the latest on the NY Giants or Jets.

LOCATION: NYC Subway, Chambers Street, June 2010