Inspiration: Sometimes, I just have to take my photographs as I see them. In other words, I have come to accept that in capturing street shots, I cannot disrupt people in order to get the best light or the best shot. This was one such moment. If I could have, I would have asked him to move so that he wasn't so "sun-dappled". But this is his spot and he was in the middle of a tune. In any event, when I got home and saw this on the big screen, I realized to my silly delight that in addition to him, I captured his likeness in the shadows. Little things make me happy. What can I say.
This brings me right back to NYC in the nicest way! thanks judy
Posted by: [email protected] | October 30, 2009 at 06:52 PM
Anytime Judy! Thanks for stopping by and for the compliment!
Posted by: The Photodiarist | October 30, 2009 at 07:12 PM
I love this and the light! I like the way it's dappled as you said. I think it gives it mood and the little things like capturing his shadow in the photo are not silly! I miss it too, NYC was my home for many years:)
Valerie
Posted by: Valncami | October 30, 2009 at 07:46 PM
Hi, I looove it, thanks for sharing! Come check the new posts, hope you enjoy it! ;)
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Posted by: MAISON CHAPLIN | October 30, 2009 at 08:51 PM
I have to concur..the light does the pic a lot of justice! Excellent! NY has so many interesting people.
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Posted by: Lolitta | October 30, 2009 at 11:54 PM
This is so beautiful! The light is perfict! and he has casted an amazing shadow as well :) Mid-tune.
Posted by: Cristi | October 31, 2009 at 02:36 AM
he looks so beautiful
Posted by: Soren Lorensen | October 31, 2009 at 04:56 AM
your photographs are just so beautiful and mindblowing..
I could only hope to be able to capture the personality and the moment of the picture as well as you do,
absolutely beautiful,
Nicky :)
Posted by: Nicky | October 31, 2009 at 06:25 AM
oh this one's sooo beautiful. that shadow really makes all the difference :)
Posted by: spardha | October 31, 2009 at 08:14 AM
i'm glad you didn't ask him to move- the shadows and dabbled sunlight really make this photo! i can almost feel the crisp autumn air and warm sun.
Posted by: Stephanie Clayton | October 31, 2009 at 10:42 AM
Love this! Wish I could hear him play.
* Kelsey
Posted by: The Anthology | October 31, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Another great shot. His face is in mostly in shadow but his horn is mostly lit up.
Posted by: ffocuss | October 31, 2009 at 03:02 PM
I really like the story behind the photo.Very nice one.
Posted by: someone | November 1, 2009 at 01:07 AM