Before we left for New York I was thinking about what kind of photos I wanted to take. I was pretty sure that I could easily skip images of buildings - firstly, I had taken tons of those back in 1997, but more so that there are so many much more interesting photos of New York's buildings that the world really doesn't need mine as well. However, what DID I want to photograph? I found myself looking for street lights, bridges, fences, stairs, interesting architecture like the Vessel. I also knew from my earlier visit that I liked the benches in Central Park and I wanted to take pictures of them - and one of those turned out to be the image of the month.
I'm often drawn to curved and round shapes, which is probably the reason why I like these benches. I knew that I wanted to take photos of them with the focus on the circular armrest. Isn't it wonderful how you can see through them like through a - very light - tunnel? How the eye is drawn further into the image? It gives subtle direction while your eyes can rest at the same time. It's a bench after all - for rest.
This is my last "An Image and Its Story" - after two years I think it is time to put it to rest (I guess I have a "rest" theme going on here). It was always enjoyable to look for the monthly photo that would make the cut and tell the story behind it. Thank you for following along.
Wonderful perspectives here! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteWell Carola, your creative juices flowed in profusion. This is a really fine shot embodying all the photographic skills that I can conceive, the use of light, depth, perception, composition - only apparent to a creative mind. Far, far, superior to one more shot of the Empire State Building. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThat is an awesome shot - sad you wanna stop this!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful!!!
I love reading the story, Carola. All special images have them.
ReplyDeleteDas ist ein ganz wichtiges Bild. Als wir 2016 in NY waren, waren wir sehr begeistert von den zahlreichen Bänken in den Parks und auch auf der Promenade am Hudson River. Mein Mann ist gehbehindert, da waren die Bänke ein Geschenk.
ReplyDeleteLG und alles Gute für 2020,
Magdalena
That is an incredible and evocative image. I love that your artist's eye saw (and captured) the potential in park benches.
ReplyDeleteMega thanks.
Great view. I love your clever take photo Carola. Looks like you are having some nice winter weather in CA, even if you took the photo awhile back. Happy January. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThose bench arm rests really are gorgeous. Probably not arm rests, actually but what a marvelous architectural element.
ReplyDeleteYou have captured so many amazing images, this one is spectacular. You are blessed to be able to see things in a very different and artistic way.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful image, love the angle you've taken it from.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan