In the 1970's Orkin photographed subjects that interested her such as; couples in Central Park, runners, and happenings. She wouldn't hesitate to approach a subject and introduce herself and ask if she could photograph someone.
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Couple with little boy, Central Park, NYC, 1974
Philippe Pettit in front of The Metropolitan Museum, NYC, 1974
Couple with plaid shirt, Central Park, NYC, 1974
People at Bethesda Fountain, Central Park, NYC, 1974
Couple with long hair, Central Park, NYC, 1974
Frank Shorter in NYC Marathon, Central Park, 1976
Couple from the back, Central Park, NYC, 1974
Kathrine Switzer, NYC Marathon, Central Park, 1974
Couple embracing with camera, Central Park, NYC, 1974
Couple with white pants, Central Park, NYC, 1974
Frisbee Player, Central Park, NYC, 1971