The Photodiarist In Color

A Majestic Profile

New York: Union Square

Inspiration: Even with his simple woolen cap and worn barn jacket, this man has the majestic profile of a biblical king.

"Change For Burma" Rally, Pt. 2

New York: Union Square

Inspiration: Because I took a ton of photos at Saturday's Change Burma rally, I offer you Pt. 2.

And also because I love the colors in these shots so much . . .

I took several shots of this boy.  There's a black and white photo similar to this one posted on The Photodiarist.  You'll probably like the color version better.  I have to admit that I do - and I generally prefer black and white photos.

"Change For Burma" Rally

New York: Union Square

Inspiration: Even during a very busy day yesterday, I made a little time to walk to Union Square with my camera. In my humble opinion, this park, along with Washington Square Park, is one of the best places to take candid street shots. As I neared the park, I heard cheers and chants. Someone screamed into a microphone and the crowd roared in response. Seconds later, I was taking these shots at the "Change for Burma" rally.  In anticipation of a significant U.S. policy change with respect to Burma (now known as Myanmar) that will challenge the current regime (widely considered to be brutal) and push for the release of political prisoner, Aung Sun Suu Kyi, local organizers for change in the government of Burma gathered in Union Square to make their own stand in support of the U.S. move.  

P.S. I ought to warn you now.  This is a rather long post with several photographs.  So be sure to scroll down.

New York: Union Square

Inspiration: In addition to the wonderful photographic moments and array of brilliant color, I soaked up the passion and fervor of the rally. You know, despite the problems in the U.S., we are secure that regardless of the party in power, we don't have to fear drastic upheavals in our political system. It's so easy to forget that. Okay . . . I am stepping off the soap box now.

This is the guy who led much of the rally.

By the way, Union Square is no stranger to political demonstrations.  In fact, the park has been the venue for rallies since the 1860s.  Moreover, the first Labor Day parade occurred here (back when Labor Day signified more than the end of summer).  See here for more about Union Square's history.

One of several participants in the rally.

Inspiration: Intense shades of red . . .

 . . . and orange.

"In Living Color"

New York: Union Square

Inspiration:  The beauty of that vibrant head wrap with the light playing on the top of the cloth.

Cello Days

New York: Union Square

Inspiration:  This guy made his cello electronic (see the wire)! It sounded amazing.

A Red Hot Moment

New York: Harlem

Inspiration: Don't worry.  She wasn't really pointing/screaming at me.  She was talking to someone on her cell, trying to figure out how to get across the street, which was barricaded because of the parade in Harlem this past Sunday.

Basking

New York: Central Park

Inspiration:  Basking in the sun with a good book and my i-pod on a lazy weekend day is one of my favorite things to do.  

Spot of Red Pt. 2

New York: Bryant Park, Last Day of Fashion Week

Inpiration: I loved the texture of her wrap.

Spot of Red

New York: Bryant Park

Inspiration: The shoes.  I loved them. And the guy's reaction to her, of course. 

Spotted

New York: Bryant Park

Inspiration: I "spotted" the legs first.  Who wouldn't.