New York: Washington Square Park
Inspiration: As I passed through the park a couple of days ago, I spotted this girl with an umbrella in the fountain on a dry day. I guess this is what you do when you want to enjoy a dip in the water without getting thoroughly sprayed. Thought it made a rather amusing and picturesque moment.
Amazing photographs! I love this blog so much! I am definitely following, I adore photography in general!
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Posted by: Gigi | July 27, 2010 at 08:16 AM
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Posted by: The Photodiarist | July 27, 2010 at 08:24 AM
It sure is picturesque allright. The effect of the waterdrops are pretty.
Posted by: Biana | July 27, 2010 at 08:24 AM
Very picturesque indeed.
In the second picture, she looks as if she's had enough from her facial expression.
Posted by: the nyanzi report | July 27, 2010 at 08:40 AM
the first photo is breathtaking!
Posted by: Marilynka | July 27, 2010 at 08:54 AM
I love following your blog it helps me think of new and different ways to look through my lens.
When you are shooting b&w do you actually shoot in b&w or do you shoot in color with the intention of turning them b&w? I'm taking a workshop and we are starting to shoot in b&w so I thought I would ask if you had any tips to share.
Thanks!
Carla
Posted by: Carla | July 27, 2010 at 09:19 AM
Carla: Thanks! When shooting digital, I almost always shoot in color with the intention of turning something into B&W. I think you get a better result when you can control the process as opposed to letting the camera control that process for you. So I am aware of shots with more contrasts in them, which work for well in black and white. I play with over- and under-exposure a lot. These photos were underexposed, which, combined with a very dark background created by leafy trees, created the heavy contrasts.
Posted by: The Photodiarist | July 27, 2010 at 09:24 AM
When the page loaded and I could only see the top half of the photo, I thought I was looking at stars in the night sky (when it truly was droplets of water).
Very beautiful! I adore this!
You are extremely talented.
~Zabrinah
Posted by: Zabrinah Blog | July 27, 2010 at 10:11 AM
WOW !
I love the lyrical side of these photos, especially on the first.
Wonderful details too !
It's simply beautiful ...
Posted by: C. | July 27, 2010 at 10:24 AM
Thanks for the technical info that helps alot!
I've only used the b&w feature on my rebel once at a very poorly lit music venue my husband's band played. Not exactly my best stuff but it was the only way I could get anything to work. He loved them but I wasn't as impressed. I'll try some of your tips before our fieldtrip this weekend.
Posted by: Carla | July 27, 2010 at 11:12 AM
I am really in love with the woman and baby in the background of the top photo! So candid and special.... :)
Posted by: Ken | July 27, 2010 at 12:25 PM
hi hi, dear - i just read your reply to cala - that was really insightful. I've always had this notion that analogue b/w somehow always possess better dynamic than digitally turned b/w - but, i never questioned about your b/w - i mean i never thought there were later-turned b/w. now, you give me a real good references to study - and work on my digital b/w version!!!
btw: how are you? enjoy summer so far??
xx
Posted by: UnoCosa | July 27, 2010 at 04:39 PM
beautiful photos!
xxx
t
Posted by: apparellel | July 27, 2010 at 10:54 PM
I love the mom&babe in the background like Ken. I hope this girl never loses her "who cares what I look like" appearance in attitude. It is so key to becoming authentic :)
Great shots!
Posted by: Nadine2point0.blogspot.com | July 28, 2010 at 12:02 AM
I love these photos! We visited the park whilst on holiday from Australia and loved Washington Square - we lost track of time watching some very entertaining street performers and the kids playing in the fountains. I love seeing someone else's perspective of the same place now that I've been there. I feel like I discover even more through each photo. Looking forward to browsing around your blog now!
Posted by: Lucent Imagery | July 28, 2010 at 07:38 PM
Stunning water drops^^
Posted by: Jennifer - Stylish Clin d'Oeil | July 29, 2010 at 10:17 AM