New York: Union Square
Inspiration: The look of "waiting" is a rather poignant one. Expectancy and impatience mixed with a little anxiety. People who are waiting for something or someone rarely look at ease unless they are doing something while waiting - such as reading.
By the way, it rained like crazy yesterday - intermittent heavy downpours. In fact, a few hours after I took this shot, he and I went to Lucien in the Lower East Side for dinner. On our way back, the sky opened up and all hell broke loose. The streets were practically flooded. Even with umbrellas, we were totally soaked when we finally found a cab. I have to admit that running through the rain with him from shelter to shelter to cab was quite fun and funny. I almost lost my flip-flops in a giant puddle in the middle of the street.
The background is so beautiful...
Posted by: Lady M | August 23, 2010 at 09:49 AM
i love this picture...i really do like emotions behind all ur images...
Posted by: prutha | August 23, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Her surroundings are magical, poetic...
Posted by: Biana | August 23, 2010 at 10:12 AM
You are right about the waiting.
At first I had the impression that she has an artificial arm, because of how the bag straps cross the arm. I really like how you composed this pic. I probably would've put her in the center.
Though I'm late: Happy One Year Anniversary!! I was surprised that your blog is just one year old, it feels to me as if it has been around forever. Love it, it's always full of inspiration.
And on the rainy Sunday: How you described it, it sounds like a scene out of a romantic movie. Glad you enjoyed yourself nonetheless.
Have a great new week. (Yes, pulling the plugs is fantastic!)
Posted by: San | August 23, 2010 at 10:20 AM
So true your comment re the "look" of waiting . . . Congrats on your one year bday!
Posted by: lauren | August 23, 2010 at 10:34 AM
She's serious.
Beautiful shot though.
Love the background.
Posted by: the nyanzi report | August 23, 2010 at 11:13 AM
Really beautiful shot. I rarely see Union Square this empty - looks calm and even a bit haunting.
Posted by: Kiki | August 23, 2010 at 11:44 AM
Great photo, I also secretly enjoy being caught in the rain...
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Posted by: I V E S T I T I ! | August 23, 2010 at 02:34 PM
Excellent theme and shot!
Posted by: frankdejol | August 23, 2010 at 02:57 PM
I love the atmosphere, wonderful shot !
Posted by: C. | August 24, 2010 at 02:09 AM
The composition is excellent. And her expression tells so much. Can weave like a thousand stories as to what she is waiting for.
Posted by: Nicholas Leong | August 24, 2010 at 03:36 AM
What a lovely shot! I really like how the background becomes a painterly blur. Love the laces on her boots, too!
Posted by: Catherine at Littlehouse of Style | August 25, 2010 at 11:26 AM
Love this shot...there's something about b&w with the rain.
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Posted by: TorontoVerve | August 27, 2010 at 08:05 AM
This is really beautiful - the mood, the look on her face and the entire focus on her speaks volumes.
Posted by: grace | August 28, 2010 at 09:58 AM