U = UMBRELLA (a Goddess, provoking a man to hesitate)

...some people put plastic bags over their heads, protecting themselves against the pouring rain, others ran into small shops, this woman left aristocratically with an English-style umbrella the Public Library, 42nd Street, Manhattan…
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compare:
an old BLURB-book, where you can find this NY street-shot too......
www.blurb.com/books/60079
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Joe Wig commented: ...She's the beauty who has to battle the elements. You can feel the wet environment The man's an afterthought. In fact, you wonder why he's slowing down since it IS raining.
comment by thorvaala: I suspect she's a goddess and that has caused the man to hesitate.
comment by theouterpoint: the mirrored strides and turned heads . . .
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compare: flickrcomments.wordpress.com/2012/06/29/weekly-photo-chal...

Comments and faves

  1. MadalenaPestana, Claude Renault Photography, Ms. Kathleen, SJKen, and 848 other people added this photo to their favorites.

  2. Anthony Cronin (72 months ago | reply)

    love this ...

  3. Ms. Kathleen (72 months ago | reply)

    Nice capture...my son lives near there.


    Beautiful Capture Award

  4. Anamitra Chakladar (72 months ago | reply)

    Awesome , you have captured the moment.

  5. Kamala L (72 months ago | reply)

    Well-captured! I feel as though I am right there.

  6. zoom_nudetruth [deleted] (72 months ago | reply)

    I know those stairs...i've been studyin there !!!
    Great photo...

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  7. sanja.hr (72 months ago | reply)

    increadible capture...breathtaking!!!

  8. R-Rated Birdman (72 months ago | reply)

    Man, that is not how they dress in El Paso.
    Excellent shot.

    Seen in my contact's excellent photostream
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  9. andzer (72 months ago | reply)

    Chercher la Femme
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  10. Mastronardi (72 months ago | reply)

    solitude also?
    ... perfect sensitive..
    m

  11. Rita Crane Photography (72 months ago | reply)

    just fantastic! wonderful image and moment!
    bravo!

  12. kuuan (72 months ago | reply)

    captivating! - wonderful.

  13. msamaclean ©...be back soon!...;-) (72 months ago | reply)

    Great capture & mood! welcome to 'our side of the pond'.

  14. Frizztext (72 months ago | reply)

    oh, found her on explore, june 5th, page 10:
    www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/2007/06/05 /page10/
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  15. beatnickfly [deleted] (72 months ago | reply)

    Cool and elegant rainy shot : )

  16. Anuj Nair (72 months ago | reply)


    A+++ Grade Photo

  17. Andreas Resch (72 months ago | reply)

    I like that moment a lot ...


    A+++ Grade Photo

  18. frazz46 (72 months ago | reply)

    Nice capture....!!!!

    A+++ Grade Photo

  19. Ilayaraja.v's creayacolors (72 months ago | reply)



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  20. michaelab311 (72 months ago | reply)

    Wonderful capture!

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  21. blende (72 months ago | reply)

    This is indeed a 'cultural capture' and one of splendid beauty as well.

  22. jessally (72 months ago | reply)

    Your excellent photo deserves a Tornado Award.

  23. seelview (72 months ago | reply)

    I like the look on that guy's face =))


    A+++ Grade Photo

  24. Lourdes Place (72 months ago | reply)

    Wow.. it's a very nice shot!!!

    Your excellent photo deserves a Tornado Award.

  25. jalalspages (72 months ago | reply)

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  26. Wolfgang Staudt (72 months ago | reply)

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  27. jessleecuizon (72 months ago | reply)

    very beautiful!
    love the sepia feel!



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  28. Kieran Lynam (72 months ago | reply)

    Great capture - nice tones


    Your Photo Wins a Heart
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  29. dgjean [deleted] (72 months ago | reply)

    Wonderful shot!



    This is an Amazing Shot!
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  30. GönüL* (72 months ago | reply)

    This brilliant photo is like a shooting star, splendid!
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  31. jk10976 (72 months ago | reply)

    This brilliant photo is like a shooting star, splendid!
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  32. Ashelia (72 months ago | reply)

    This brilliant photo is like a shooting star, totally inspiring!
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  33. designgallery (72 months ago | reply)

    Your excellent photo deserves a Tornado Award.

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