We’ve always enjoyed dance, and the graceful way dancers can move and pose their bodies—holding their arms or legs just so—is beautiful to behold. But dancers can also do amazing, athletic feats as a result of their years of training. Dancers Among Us is an ongoing project by New York photographer Jordan Matter which captures those ideas and exaggerates them by placing these artists/athletes in ordinary situations doing extraordinary things. He photographs these amazing movers in everyday or even iconic situations, but instead of fitting in, they stand out in stark contrast to their surroundings and remind us how truly talented they are. As in the image above, there’s even a bit of humor, poking fun at some New York institutions. Check out many more photos in his gallery.

Dancers Among Us

We came across this photo on Scouting New York and wanted to post it. It’s a “ghost sign” or a sign for a business that no longer exists. It has great atmosphere with the old building behind and then the style of the letters with that touch of rust…add the snow on top of it and wow, instantly transported. Just thought we’d share.

Scouting New York (today’s post is about another ghost sign, but we liked this photo best.)