New York: Union Square
Inspiration: On one of the coldest days of the winter so far, when hardly anyone could be found in Union Square, this very cute sax player gave the park some musical ambience, but not without sacrifice. I am not big on gloves, but on this day, I had to wear the warmest pair that I had. Even so, my fingers were aching from the cold. That he played bare fingered for as long as he did made me grateful for those among us who are so passionate about their art that they will practice it no matter what.
HE LOOKS SO SENSITIVE PLAYING MUSIC..
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Posted by: MAISON CHAPLIN | January 7, 2010 at 12:58 AM
There is nothing more sexy than a creative, hot, artist! Nice shot!
Posted by: Jocelyne | January 7, 2010 at 02:12 AM
This is very life-affirming.
And you have described it so eloquently.
"A picture is not worth more than a thousand words." [Discuss]
Posted by: Babababble | January 7, 2010 at 11:15 AM
It happens every time: I visit your blog, look at the photo. It moves me. Then I read what you write. And it kills me.
And you manage to say it so succinctly. I often think of that Joni Mitchell song when I see your posts: For Free. It's especially moving because you wrote that you were cold taking off your own gloves.
I don't even dare scroll down to other posts. I'm actually on a deadline at the moment & haven't been to anyone's blog, and I kept telling myself it would be my reward when I'm done - and I'm nowhere near done - but I just couldn't resist a peek.
It's funny how he's managing not to look cold. And love the title by the way!
Posted by: jill | January 7, 2010 at 03:41 PM
oh wow a street sax player...wish i was lucky enough to stroll along to the sound of one of those. dont believe we hear sax enough these days, and very charming photo indeed.
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Posted by: jack bespoke | January 7, 2010 at 10:46 PM
I LOVE this shot, Photodiarist. I love how his upper body is framed by those white weeds (?) in the background, the nonchalant way he is standing, his beautiful fingers, and I especially love that he is looking at you so intensely!
I have a soft spot for sax players...
Also, I'm not big on gloves either, but I finally bought an opera-length velvet pair today!
Posted by: Jules | January 8, 2010 at 12:30 AM
He is definitly looking at you! :) HMMMM cute!
Posted by: cristi | January 8, 2010 at 01:19 AM
Very crisp, lovely images- they feel so up close and in the moment.
The kind I aspire to take. And I love street photography too!
Until now, I have been clicking using my Nikon kit zoom lens. And lately, I have been feeling the need of getting myself a basic prime lens. Hope you wouldn't mind sharing- I am curious to know if most of your images a result of shooting through a zoom or a prime lens?
Before you start imagining me as some kind of a camera geek, I will hastily add that this note is definitely not meant to undermine the art, the eye and the skill!:) Those are my touchstones.
Posted by: Shipra Chauhan | January 10, 2010 at 10:52 AM