Man and (Urban) Nature by taffy

Man and (Urban) Nature

Taken at Daley Plaza on a bright sunny day.
Thank you for your comments and thoughts on my two shots yesterday in color versus b&w. I always find it interesting to learn what makes one over the other more appealing.
Taken with the street photography theme in mind.
The fountain water looks so white - did they put soap in their recipe! Makes a great B&W photo particularly with the bendy tree trunks!
April 29th, 2015  
Great shot
April 29th, 2015  
Given the limitations of your gear, I really like this image: The frozen streams of the fountain first catches my eye before I wander to the reflections in the window and the man, also seemingly mesmerized by the fountain and deep in thought...about what? Great story, great composition, great B&W.
April 29th, 2015  
a great urban feel to this Taffy
April 29th, 2015  
great capture of the movement!
April 29th, 2015  
fantastic photo!
April 29th, 2015  
Wonderful capture of the water.
April 29th, 2015  
Lovely shot. I really enjoy watching water fountains. The man in the picture looks to be in a world of his own. So relaxed.
April 29th, 2015  
Really nice candid image, love the splash of the fountain :)
April 29th, 2015  
Neat composition.
April 29th, 2015  
very cool
April 29th, 2015  
Nice capture.
April 29th, 2015  
Great candid and composition.
April 29th, 2015  
A great candid capture Taffy
April 29th, 2015  
Great mono candid
April 29th, 2015  
A nice street shot. It makes you wonder what he is thinking. A picture that tells a story.
April 29th, 2015  
Awesome shot
April 29th, 2015  
I like the way this picture has me wandering around the shot looking at different parts of it.
April 29th, 2015  
This still photo has a very sculptural appeal!
April 29th, 2015  
Cool shot. Nice effect in the water.
April 29th, 2015  
Nicely composed candid
April 29th, 2015  
Absolutely gorgeous! FAV
April 29th, 2015  
Cool shot, great capture :)
April 29th, 2015  
Super candid shot...great capture of water movement, neat composition
April 29th, 2015  
This water seems to be alive, just like some kind of un-earthy creature. I very much like the contrast between the white foamy non-transparent water and the dark background.
April 29th, 2015  
Love the image of the tendrils of water shooting up- frozen in mid air! Cool shot!
April 29th, 2015  
Cool urban atmosphere!Love the window reflection,looks like a poster.
April 29th, 2015  
Fabulous candid capture
April 29th, 2015  
A great candid shot!! I wonder if he waiting for someone or just resting. Love shots which make you wonder!!
April 29th, 2015  
He looks like he is in a world of his own. Lovely frozen splashes in the water fountain. They almost look alive.
April 29th, 2015  
Lovely high-contrast shot, makes you wonder what he is thinking about
April 29th, 2015  
A lovely water feature capture
April 29th, 2015  
Great capture.
April 29th, 2015  
Love the froth of the water, the bendy tree trunks and the man staring into space
April 29th, 2015  
Its the guy sitting there that makes it for me. All this excitement in front of him and he just sits, seeming unfazed
April 29th, 2015  
Excellent composition, the various components of the shot work so well together. I just can't get up the courage to do street photography - apart from in very touristy places!
April 29th, 2015  
Tom
A very different composition for a street shot really interesting and creative
April 29th, 2015  
@paulaw I can relate -- I'm sure he had no idea I was also photographing him. And he was far enough away I didn't feel the need to ask for permission.
April 29th, 2015  
Good shot- I really like the reflection in the window- almost as much as the fountain caught in mid-splash.
April 30th, 2015  
Cool capture!
April 30th, 2015  
Great candid street shot! The water looks mesmerizing.
April 30th, 2015  
Very thought provoking, Taffy. I like it!
April 30th, 2015  
Beautifully timed and looks great in B&W
April 30th, 2015  
great shot!
April 30th, 2015  
I like all the elements in this shot.
April 30th, 2015  
Great for the street photography The fountain and reflections in the window are lovel y.
April 30th, 2015  
Fabulous b&w.
April 30th, 2015  
Well seen and rendered in mono.
April 30th, 2015  
fabulous shot! like how you framed this with the water to one side and the man on the other!
May 1st, 2015  
The white of the fountain water makes for great contrast Taffy.
May 1st, 2015  
You know what I love about this? The left side of the window appears to be bent/curved, and I really like that slight anomaly....also, the fact that the person sitting on the bench is on that side of the building with the fountain balancing the right side! Well, I might as well have said that I like the composition!! :-))
May 2nd, 2015  
Nicely captured and composed, and there are so many interesting things that catch my eye, like the bent trees, the contrasts between the light and dark.
May 3rd, 2015  
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