I love the Bethesda fountain area in Central Park for taking people pictures. On this day I spotted a girl wearing a great ensemble far off to my left sitting under the edge of the overpass. She was so striking I froze in mid stride. I wanted to get closer, or switch to a longer lens, and most of all get to a lower angle than standing straight up, but there was no time. The girls pose wasn't just good or great, it was perfect. If she moved at all the best I could hope for was a pose just as good, and Murphy's Law clearly states that even that will never happen. So in a possibly vain attempt to not spook her and save precious seconds, I bent my right knee and leaned down lower as much as I could on one side, and tried to look like I was aiming the camera just off to her right and not directly at her. Then as I swung back to the left, I zoomed in as close as I could with my 16-85mm lens. Later when I got home I cropped the shot down to where I wanted it originally.
Most of the shots I took of her had people walking in front or behind her, but this one was perfect. As was her skin which was a wonderful contrast to the rough stone column. Funny thing is if I asked someone to pose for me, I could never dream up a pose this good. I'm terrible at posed shots. Candid's on the other hand...
Daniel Thullen Imagery
on March 13, 2017Nicely done street shot! Thank you for the additional info.
fotoeffects
on March 13, 2017Super shot!
Photo Donation
on March 13, 2017oops, forgot the stars
Photo Donation
on March 13, 2017Indeed a wonderful picrture
Byron Fair Photography
on August 14, 2015Nicely captured.
RonSunPhotography
on February 20, 2012perfection: lighting, background, subject ....
Carlos Hackmann
on December 16, 2010Nice capture. Awsome drama!
MauSca
on August 21, 2010Great lighting and atmosphere!
Jane Thomas
on August 20, 2010The lighting is so calming and beautiful - and she looks very peaceful.
219200roxanebay
on July 21, 2010This is my favourite of all your images (seen so far!) Excellent capture, did you approach her and offer her a copy of the image? I bet you would have a sale here!