New York: Central Park
Inspiration: I was photographing this tunnel again when a couple sauntered through. Then they stopped, seemingly unaware of me and my camera. He stared at her for the longest while. . . and she at him. Even though I couldn't wait for them to keep walking so I could photograph the tunnel without people, it was so romantic to see. Then, as he leaned in for a kiss, she said in a rather matter of a fact manner: "I am sorry. I don't kiss on the first date." Suddenly, the romance that previously filled the tunnel fled through the end of it. The poor guy seemed so deflated afterwards . . .
What an incredible moment captured nevertheless! Beautiful photograph, did they notice you taking it?
xx
Posted by: Brigadeiro | April 13, 2011 at 09:22 AM
You should just call the picture that: "I don't kiss on a first date", that would make the whole picture + title absolutely terrific.
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PS. Of course, I don't understand the point of not sleeping, not kissing on a first date, but then, I am not a NYer & I am still struggling to understand the concept of dating (I always thought it is something people only do in movies).
Posted by: davidikus | April 13, 2011 at 09:42 AM
This is a beautiful photography. Truly. Thanks for also sharing the story behind it. It's still a very romantic image.
Posted by: Alice Olive | April 13, 2011 at 10:41 AM
Maybe I should have kept the reality of the scene to myselfand left you guys with just the romantic image! Thanks for the comments!!
Posted by: The Photodiarist | April 13, 2011 at 10:45 AM
nice picture
Posted by: Eline | April 13, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Oh no, the poor guy. You know the back story gives this picture so much more. Good of you for sharing. It's sort of voyeuristic in a way. No?
Posted by: the nyanzi report | April 13, 2011 at 12:15 PM
It is although they definitely knew I was there. Was in the tunnel taking photos (a reflexive instinct) before the walked by me. Then he suddenly stopped her and the romantic staring began....
Posted by: The Photodiarist | April 13, 2011 at 02:20 PM
aside from your fashion week pics the tunnel pics are always my fav!
Posted by: audrey | April 13, 2011 at 11:48 PM
I never tire of your tunnel shots, honestly. This one is great.
Posted by: Nadine | April 14, 2011 at 10:26 PM
Thanks Nadine and Audrey!
Posted by: The Photodiarist | April 15, 2011 at 08:24 AM
This is beautiful. I haven't seen your other tunnel shots but tunnels are so full of character -- sinister, or in this case, romantic!
Posted by: The Foolish Aesthete | April 15, 2011 at 11:40 AM
Brilliant shot but I am loving the other tunnel shot more, I think.
Posted by: Alexandra | April 16, 2011 at 08:14 AM
this is crazy!
I went to New York a few years ago with my dad and took a picture in this tunnel as well!
check it out http://www.flickr.com/photos/mylifeinapapercup/5363258498/in/set-72157625833793620
Love your work!
Posted by: Jennifer | April 17, 2011 at 02:23 PM
Great photo. Love the shadows and how you just see their silhouettes.
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Posted by: My Style Canvas | April 20, 2011 at 09:14 PM