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lorrainemd β Waiting for the rain to stop
Published: 2003-06-02 07:49:53 +0000 UTC; Views: 8368; Favourites: 136; Downloads: 1093
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Last weekend it poured in NYC. I ducked out of the rain into the foyer of the public library to find this archway and another wet soul also waiting for the rain to cease.This seems like a metaphor for my entire life...as a photograher I am always waiting for the sun...for that perfect light. As a human being, I am trying to weather the storm with the hope of better days to come.
Full view is nicer.
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What a hot guy! I hope you chatted him up!!!!!
Beautiful shot!
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beautiful shot. the architecture is very lovely.
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trully a work of art. There isn't much I can comment on...
If there were no other benches there, this would be a master piece imho...
you're awesome.
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beautiful shot! the architecture is amazing.
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The angle is nice, I like the perspective in this shot.
good work!
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my oh my...
this is such a classic pic
not only you captured the beauty of the building, but you added soul to the pic by capturing the guy.
i want this in my gallery!
so it's gonna be my fav for today
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The color of the picture matches well with the archtecture of the place. The guy is also a complement. Great eye.
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funny that i click on this, as i am currently trying to write my high school salutatorian speech and decided about a week ago that i was going to use rain as my central metaphor, but present a view of rain in an unconventional way.
think about it this way: you say that as a photographer you are always searching for the SUN, but why? one of your best photos (this one) has come as a direct result from the rain. If it had not been raining, would that man have been sitting there? Would you have ducked into that library? Would you have caught this amazing image? No. Rain is powerful and just as beneficial as the sun. Use it to your advantage And if you still prefer the sun...well, just know that rain is never not trailed by the sun.
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Very beautiful shot. I love how you capture the immensity of the building around the individual.
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This is a timeless shot... so quiet, so perfect. It's great!
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l33t image man. we got a church here that looks quite similar, mebbe i should try this out too
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Great shot, the lighting and detail is fantastic. Nice description to.
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Wow .. Realy nice .. The angle you took the picture is perfect ...
The man sitting there makes it perfect!
The colors are also amazingly soft..
The ting that i like the most is that the light is entering the building... That looks so nice!!
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Keep up the good work
+ Fav for you my friend!
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exellent composition; beside this, the light control is professional - could be also a foto under the topic: manΒ΄s lonleyness WOW!
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that's pretty amazing. What size format do you use? 35mm. ?
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sweet capture.. the way the subject looks like he is off in his own little world is great !!
the tone and composition is also awesome
well done !
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Wonderfull composition! The man compared to the huge arches makes him look small...overal this is a fav.
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that's gorgeous
so clean, and the almost monochrome colors
nice work
-jc
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Inspiring photo. Love the detail in the arches.
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You could go on and on about all the symbolism in this picture but I won't. Only that it means something to me and I'm so glad that you put it out here for the rest of us to see.
Thanks!
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In sunny days I always wait the clouds to take photos with density and soft light.
Good work!
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im really loving these soft creamy hues as of late! this really strikes me right in my center. the massive size of the arch and the smallness of the person.. really brings in to focus the greatness of life and yet how small we each play a part in it. this is stunning! wish i could have been there.
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Beautiful metaphor, and a soulful shot, art IS everywhere is it not?
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Oh wow... I LOVE this picture! The man sitting there seems very deep in thought, and the angle that you used really shows the fine details of the Archway. What really caught my attention though, was the light fixture in the corner.
My girlfriend is travelling to NY this summer, and I really wish I could go along. This picture makes me want to go even more... Awesome job! +fav
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Great shot. Its always nice to not only get a architectural element but to also tie in some emotion. I think shots on the fly are some of the best.
[ph0ton]
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thats a beautiful pic...the serenity is intoxicating.
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Wow, wow, WOW ... looks unreal. Where in NYC is this? It looks amazing... I totally have to see it...
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Your composition on this piece and perspective are incredible. This is just an all around amazing shot. A +fav for sure dear
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Beautiful shot here. I really like the angle, and the architecture is gorgeous. I also like the symbolism that you mentioned in the description; I think it adds to the overall feel of the piece. Great job and congrats on the DTF.
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So beautiful
Thanks for sharing this girgeous piece
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wow.. i love the composition in this, very very nice work.
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I love the looming arches. It feels like they could come sraching down upon the poor, unsuspecting man below.
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Wish i was in a places where shots like this happened. Good job. Love the arch.
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Fabulous. The library is one of my favorite places to shoot, because the stone has such great texture. Any light at all dances so nicely off it. I'd love to see the place lit with candles. I don't suppose they'd agree to lighting it that way just so I could snap a few pics, though.
This one is filled with a great quiet solemnity ... a modest peace.
JJ
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Gran fotografΓa, me gusta mucho la iluminaciΓ³n.
Great photo!
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I love this picture, the person's position, the atmosphere that is believed, is a great picture
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I love this, there is nothing I dislike about it
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Excellant photograph! Very well executed, and in such beautiful architecture! I really like this photo a lot.
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Excellent work on this, Lorraine! I love the textures and contrasts of line and tones, nice geometrics, and of course, the angle and the person add so much drama to this beautiful capture.
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