George Floyd Paddle Out In Rockaway Beach, New York

Written By Life of Riley NYC
George Floyd Paddle Out, Rockaway Beach, NY, June 6, 2020

George Floyd Paddle Out, Rockaway Beach, NY, June 6, 2020

Honored to have my photos published on CNN and AM NY from the George Floyd Paddle Out. It was one of those monumental days where we all felt high from the adrenaline rush of making a stand, coming together, and taking an active part in an important moment in history. When we look back years from now, we’ll all remember where we were . . . in Rockaway Beach, Queens, on the beach and in the water offering a special gesture of peace & love in the name of humanity. Thank you Lou Harris and @black_surfing_rockaway for making it happen and bringing us all together. 🖤 🌊 ☮️

More photos from the Paddle Out are featured in my Personal Projects page. If you missed the first paddle out, Black Surfing Rockaway organized a second event for this Saturday, June 20, 2020. You can find more details on their instagram page.

Life of Riley NYC

Riley is an outdoor photographer and award-winning writer based on the East Coast. Embracing the Atlantic Ocean as a natural backdrop for much of her work, Riley documents coastal living in New York City. Shooting on land and in the water creates space for unique images: whales and dolphins swimming with surfers, shorebirds raising their babies on the beaches, Osprey diving for fish, hurricane waves, and unmatched sunrise and sunset over the ocean. This rare side of NYC speaks to the wild nature of Riley’s photography.

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