Orchard Beach Portrait By Wayne Lawrence, Bronx, NYC, United States

In 2010, Wayne was selected as one of Photo District News' 30 photographers to watch and received the Sony Emerging Photographer award (PDN's Photo Annual) for his work from Orchard Beach. His work is included in the permanent collection of the Dusable Museum of African American History. Wayne is represented worldwide by INSTITUTE for Artist Management.
Orchard Beach visitors
Orchard Beach is a public beach in the borough of the Bronx in New York City. The beach is part of Pelham Bay Park and is situated on the western end of Long Island Sound. Once referred to as "the Riviera of New York City", the 115-acre (0.47 km2), 1.1-mile (1.8 km)-long (1.77 km) park consists of a 13-section sandy beach, a hexagonal-block promenade, a central pavilion with food stores and specialty shops, two playgrounds, two picnic areas, a large parking lot, and 26 courts for basketball, volleyball, and handball. It is operated by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. It is most recognized for its unique crescent shape, and beautiful view of City Island, Bronx.