New York: 5th Avenue and 58th Street
Inspiration: After devoting a multitude of posts to documenting its windows, need I say that I am a fan of this store? So, I had an appointment on the Upper East Side today. By the time I left, it was late afternoon, which is a great time to photograph Bergdorf Goodman's windows. During that point in the day, the shadows of the city linger on the glass in a way that I love. Also, the combination of the store's bright lights and the evening light outside allows me to underexpose the photographs to obtain black or near-black backgrounds, which I find so dramatic. The other good thing was that my camera was equipped with my 35mm lens (a rare thing since I am crazy about my 70-200mm these days). Because of wide angle of the 35mm, I can stand really close to to the glass, avoid people traffic criss-crossing in front of me, and get the shots I want. Warning: lots of photographs follow.
I adore your windows! Love photographing windows too and love the results with the shadows, reflections and outside elements! I thought they were probably too busy, but now am really satisfied and will continue. Thanks for your advice for shooting windows too!
Posted by: @lice | October 31, 2010 at 12:50 AM
I love these images - especially that last one with the chameleon (?). Nature triumphing over civilization? It has a wonderfully sinister quality. Beautiful light.
Lucy
Posted by: Lucy | October 31, 2010 at 12:59 AM
Such gorgeous images! I'm so glad you love BG, so that I can too by living vicariously through your brilliant pictures!
xx
Posted by: Brigadeiro | October 31, 2010 at 01:56 AM
really really like the first picture.. great!
Posted by: state of sunday | October 31, 2010 at 06:57 AM
Lovely pictures!!
Posted by: loca por tu ropa | October 31, 2010 at 07:48 AM
Beautiful photos! I love the first one!
www.annawithlove.com
Posted by: annawithlove | October 31, 2010 at 11:49 AM
i found your window shots so enticing - especially how you capture the glares ... something so hard to compose when shoot through window - can't wait for your holiday window marathon ;-)
enjoy our unbelievably beautiful sunday ...
Posted by: Li | October 31, 2010 at 12:27 PM
Great photo of the gal with the BG bag. I can totally see this photo used in a print advertisement or on BG website. Great capture!
Posted by: Kate | October 31, 2010 at 01:47 PM
Oh yes..these are wonderful! And I love the lead-in to the series - the girl with the BG bag!!
Posted by: Marcie | October 31, 2010 at 01:56 PM
I really enjoy your BG posts. This one is particularly cool because of the lead in photograph. It looks like an advertisement in one of BG's magazines. The other thing I want to tell you is that I love the variety of things you post on your blog. A bit of grit, a bit of fashion, a bit of architecture and a bit of the real people of New York. But always great photography. Great work all around.
Posted by: Alexandra | October 31, 2010 at 03:09 PM
Fabulous pics as always. My favourite is the last one, because of its simplicity.
Have a great new week.
Posted by: San | October 31, 2010 at 05:36 PM
Love that last one with the deep background, although actually my favourites are the ones which show the reflection of the street behind-an interesting juxtaposition.
Posted by: JustAnotherLondoner | October 31, 2010 at 05:49 PM
Great pictures: you know how much I love window pics!
Posted by: davidikus | October 31, 2010 at 06:54 PM
so amazing!!! I want! I want! I want!!!
Posted by: Alex York | October 31, 2010 at 08:58 PM
I love BG too, and i always enjoyed their windows very much. great post, thank you!
Posted by: Carole | October 31, 2010 at 11:35 PM
much love for the first shot.
could be used as a campaign for BG.
the windows look great.
Posted by: the nyanzi report | November 1, 2010 at 06:08 AM