So happy to see the response to this shot... 2009 had not been a great photo year for me, and I wasn't even positive about this shot, but all the comments and faves really made realize that I like it.
Thank you!
Taken in Central Park in February of last year, there is not much that keeps this guy from playing.
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Wow. That's an amazing street shot. What a moment in such an amazing setting. I love street shots and this is the best shot I can remember seeing... ever. I love your treatment of the image as well.
Great shot. I got a photo of this guy the other day during an engagement shoot. I love the light in this. I'm surprised there were so many people in the park during the blizzard.
9 - Very good. Excellent title. 'If only' the top of that lamp post - but this is probably one of those moments that there isn't enough time to get it all (maybe you don't even care for the lamp post).
EXCELLENT street shot , I really really love this , fantastic. This will the 1st time I give a 10 to a street shot (there is always a first). The shot truly appeals to me. 10!
It never ceases to amaze me that, no matter what, life goes on in New York as usual... and usually there's fun involved. I love this shot. And I love Central Park.
How wonderful, this makes me think of Christmas for some reason. Excellent capture of a wonderful moment, I especially like the color of the sax, very warm in such a cold scene.
Great framing, and I like that the only real color is the sax and the purse - they balance each other. I would probably darken the face on the far left, but that is minor. 9
This really amazes me - all grays and a lot of white, and yet the sax player and the person throwing money both stand out so clearly and bright. It's an awesome image - one of my favorites of this entire challenge.
Absolutely captivating shot, right down to the snow covered bag and the intensity in the musician's stance, leaning towards a potential "donor" :) The editing helps this even further. Nicely done! Love it!
Timing was right on in this street scene. I'm drawn to look at the various people in the entire scene. I like the bright gold of the sax of the street performer and the rainbow colors of the lady's tote bag; it keeps the focus on them. The layer of snow says a lot about how long the performer may have been at it. Like the capture of the lady's motion (blur of the money, her leg in motion) that she is passing by but "compelled" to give a donation. A statement with the rest of the people who are "in their own little worlds." An image to reflect on.
Tells a brilliant story. The instrument and handbag connects these two people (via Colour)more than her hand gesturing the giving. (partly why this wont work in b&w for me at least) This is absolutely fabulous. i have to give this a 10.
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