A Journey Through America in the 1970s and 1980s

Sightseeing America and the Americans

Photographer Paul McDonough takes on a journey through America in the 1970s and 1980s. The New York-based photographer shows us people on the beach, walking along sidewalks, sitting, flirting and hanging out.

 

Paul McDonough America

Cannon Beach, Oregon, 1971

Paul McDonough America

Santa Monica, California, 1979

 

 

 

Paul McDonough America

Toronto, Canada, 1972

Paul McDonough America

Los Angeles, 1977

Paul McDonough America

Texas, 1977

Paul McDonough America

Venice Beach, California, 1979

Paul McDonough America

Toronto, Canada, 1972

Paul McDonough America

Portland, Oregon, 1973

New Orleans, 1981

New Orleans, 1981

Paul McDonough America

California, no date

Paul McDonough America

New Orleans, 1976

Paul McDonough America

Syracuse (NY State Fair), no date

All images in Headed West, published by Stanley/Barker.

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