Library Steps, New York

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Along the lines of An American Girl in Italy by Ruth Orkin – though someone told me that shot was setup. I don’t know that for sure; though this was definitely not setup, just a matter of lingering on the corner.

This entry was posted by dave on July 29, 2010 at 12:02 pm under black and white photography. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

10 Comments

Steve Rosenbach says:

This photo is a lot of fun! I immediately saw the 3rd guy from the right on the lower step, with that great expression, checking her out. But as I kept on looking, I found seven more guys doing the same thing, with various degrees ranging from complete openness to a sly glance.
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July 29, 2010, 1:47 pm
Lester says:

This is a misleading photo, Dave. I’m sure that many of the construction workers chose to take their lunch break inside the library.
July 29, 2010, 2:51 pm
Steve Rosenbach says:

I think Lester is right. And the fellow in the hardhat and his bearded companion are not ogling the girl… they are discussion Schopenhauer’s criticism of Kant. My bad!
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July 29, 2010, 3:53 pm
Craig Nisnewitz says:

I like it. Glad you got at least one construction worker with a hard hat.
July 29, 2010, 4:03 pm
Phill says:

“I immediately saw the 3rd guy from the right…”

Yes, Steve, that’s exactly what I saw. The girl appears to be gritting her teeth. I think she’s been in that situation before.
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July 29, 2010, 6:48 pm
Greg L'E says:

beautiful shot!
July 30, 2010, 1:04 am
Pasquier says:

Hi Dave
For the story behind the Orkin photo refer to:
http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/the-story-behind-the-3635/
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July 30, 2010, 9:37 am
dave says:

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July 30, 2010, 1:57 pm
dave says:

Thanks! I didn’t know the details behind the Orkin shot.
July 31, 2010, 6:27 am
Jeff Damron says:

I like the guy that is walking up the steps and looking over his shoulder at the same time. It must be grueling to be an attractive woman in New York City.
July 31, 2010, 10:02 am