New York: Union Square
Inspiration: He was a bit of a pied piper. A mysterious one at that. All the while he created mesmerizing and rhythmic beats with this incredible horn-trumpet-something instrument, dozens of people, including myself, stopped and stayed longer than we intended. Our heads bobbed and our hips swayed. He was awesome. Yet, the entire time he played, his face was obscured from view. Color version is here.
I would have stayed and listened as well. What an interesting character :)
Posted by: Nicholas Leong | July 26, 2010 at 12:41 AM
Whoa! Nice instrument and hair!
Posted by: Alexandria | July 26, 2010 at 01:29 AM
Maybe his sound is great.
I would like to see this color photo.
Posted by: Lady M | July 26, 2010 at 02:05 AM
He looks interesting. It kind of looks like a wig. But what a beautiful instrument. I wonder how it sounds. I love the dark background in this photo and the fact that we can't see his face gives mysterie
Posted by: Biana | July 26, 2010 at 02:17 AM
Cool shot!
I like his hair.
Posted by: frankdejol | July 26, 2010 at 04:12 AM
Is that a didgeridoo?
Posted by: nrl | July 26, 2010 at 05:11 AM
It would be interesting to see the coloured version of this picture because that horn thing must have the most intricate and rich colour embelishments.
I reserve judgement on the hair before I see the coloured version but I cannot help to think that it is a wig.
Great shot. The music must have been great too.
One man band.
Posted by: the nyanzi report | July 26, 2010 at 05:16 AM
This photo is stunning
Posted by: Marilynka | July 26, 2010 at 06:22 AM
It's definitely a wig. Will post the color version shortly.
Posted by: The Photodiarist | July 26, 2010 at 07:37 AM
Yes, indeed. They are stunning.
I love your photography. You've wowed me.
Thank you so much for the comment.I appreciate it very very very much.I am obviously adding you to my blogroll.
See you soon. :)
Lots of love,
Fashion Abuse
Posted by: Fashion Abuse | July 26, 2010 at 08:06 AM
wow.. I just came across your blog. Amazing images! :)
Posted by: Not A Paper Cup | July 26, 2010 at 09:52 AM
Love everything about the visual in this image!
Posted by: lauren | July 26, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Just incredible look !
Great shot :)
Posted by: C. | July 26, 2010 at 04:12 PM
wow- incredible shot! powerful image, great value contrasts and texture.
Posted by: Stephanie Clayton | July 26, 2010 at 07:28 PM
whoa, this is incredible!
Posted by: mary | July 26, 2010 at 09:21 PM
love the texture of his hair!
haven't been here in ages, but finally have good internet again -- it's good to be back.
Posted by: the stuffed eskimo | July 26, 2010 at 09:46 PM
@The Stuffed Eskimo: Welcome back. It's great to hear from you again!
Posted by: The Photodiarist | July 26, 2010 at 11:10 PM
Amazing looking character and, as ever, your photo is excellent. I always look forward to seeing your images arrive in my RSS reader :)
Posted by: Adrian | July 27, 2010 at 05:01 AM
Crazy! Loving it!
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Posted by: Valentine | July 27, 2010 at 08:23 AM
That is an amazing image--the horn, the hair--it's just incredible!
Posted by: [email protected] | July 27, 2010 at 12:56 PM
this is just out of this worldlly fantastic!!!
Posted by: UnoCosa | July 27, 2010 at 04:40 PM
Photodiarist, so good to be back reading your posts daily.
Posted by: minor keys | July 30, 2010 at 08:38 PM