Standing in a park, dozens of bicyclists swirling past me,
I caught sight of the woman’s hands first. Hands with a history.
As I turned my full attention to her, I saw her lovely face,
lined with the same history as her hands.
I saw her companion quietly and patiently waiting
as she readied herself for their ride.
I saw a simple scene that filled my mind with so many thoughts.
I knew I had to capture it.
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A woman of style, it takes one to know one and you caught her so beautifully!
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This is wonderful Stacy, both the photo and your thoughts! 🙂
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Thanks, Elina. I always love to hear your thoughts 🙂
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Lovely image that produces, as you said, so many thoughts in viewers mind. The woman herself is an amazing subject that easily would make the whole photo. Including the man gives another wonderful interpretation (s); a totally different story. In addition, the gorgeous B&W treatment adds the perfect final touch to alow your imagination blow away! Congratulations Stacy; every time, much better!!
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I’m so happy you like the image, Jaime! And thanks for leaving your comment here. You’re such a wonderful blogging friend 🙂
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I just love this scene and the earlier post from your mom. 🙂
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Thanks for finding me over here, Karen! And my mom? 86 years old and commenting on my posts – how’s that for a rockin’ mama?? 🙂
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Reblogged this on Visual Venturing and commented:
If you love black and white photography, you’ll love Monochromia. Heck, you’ll love it even if you prefer color photography! Stop by and visit. You’ll be glad you!
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Wonderful details .Sharp as a tack :0)
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David, thanks for your comment, and given that sharpness is something I’m most trying to conquer at the moment, I appreciate you mentioning it!
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This gives such a clear impression of the relationship between the two; the woman slender and engaged in what she is doing, the man solid and still as he watches. Very nice shot!
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What a lovely comment – I think you beautifully put into words an additional aspect of the scene that subliminally struck a chord with me. I just didn’t realize it until you said so. Thanks so much.
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Very nice Stacy! Lovely!
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Appreciate your comment, Meho. Thanks!
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Reblogged this on The Visual Chronicle and commented:
Love black and white images ? Visit Monochromia – https://groupexpo.wordpress.com
Photo by Stacy !
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Thanks, Joe!!
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Just an overall “nice” shot. What I mean by that is that you haven’t over-processed such a quiet moment with too harsh a highlight or too dark a low light. The processing fits the mood- which I like. Also, I think I’m in love with this woman. There’s just something about her. Yes, the history in her face and hands. But she just looks like someone very “nice”. Pleasant! 🙂
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Thanks, Emilio. Now you’ve inspired me to go for the “wow” shot 🙂 As for the woman, I can see what you mean, but does your wife know? 😉
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It’s a beautiful photo – and I like your words just as much!
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Oh, I appreciate your comment very much. It took me a few tries to put into words (at least in a way that made sense) why I took the photo. So thank you for liking them!
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This is an awesome image Stacy 🙂 You captured the perfect moment with beautiful lighting, very well done.
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Thanks, Joe. As my camera was on a tripod in anticipation of shooting something else entirely, I wasn’t sure I was going to get a good image. I was surprised that I went unnoticed as I was not at all far from the couple, and whipping my zoom lens around to fire off a few shots was hardly discreet 😉 In any event, this was a fleeting moment’s capture that made the afternoon session worthwhile 🙂
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