LATE-BLOOMING PHOTOGRAPHER

Edwin Bobrow always enjoyed snapping photos. But when he became preoccupied with caring for his wife of 56 years, who became ill with an inflammatory disease, she told him to go across the street to Central Park and take pictures. With her encouragement, Bobrow, 82, became a serious nature photographer. That love affair with Central Park has now culminated in an exhibit for Bobrow at the Works Gallery, 1250 Madison Ave. between East 89th and 90th streets. The exhibit, which opened March 9, features 29 of his Central Park photos. Titled How I See It, Bobrow"s pictures capture specific times and places in the park and show a human connection to nature. â??I enjoy capturing what I feel, not just what I see, Bobrow said. â??I also enjoy seeing other people responding to my photos and getting a similar reaction. At the opening, Bobrow honored Douglas Blonsky, president of the Central Park Conservancy, and celebrated the group"s 30th anniversary. â??Central Park is the centerpiece of New York City, and Ed saves little moments in time for everyone often too busy to notice, Blonsky said in a statement. Bobrow, now the official volunteer photographer for the conservancy, has exhibited at numerous New York venues. A portion of any sales from the exhibit will be given to the Central Park Conservancy. The show is open through April 3.