stuny Posted November 1, 2011 Share #1 Â Posted November 1, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Saturday there was an unseasonable snowstorm (first time since the last ice age, or something like that), and with the trees still nearly in full leaf there was a tremendous amount of damage as the heavy snow stuck to the leaves and branches. These photos are from a bit after noon, taken from Restaurant Robert on the 9th floor of the Museum for Arts and Design (MAD). I was shooting the storm over Columbus Circle when I noticed what appeared to be a woman in a pink balerina's dress dancing in the snow and slush, remarkably surviving the cold. I mentioned her to the restaurant manager who said she's out there dancing every day. Perhaps it's her bid at celebrity, much like the Naked Cowboy in Times Square, who I haven't seen this cold week. Â What looks like a body on this side of the monument is actually her coat and bag. Â [ATTACH]285611[/ATTACH] Â [ATTACH]285612[/ATTACH] Â [ATTACH]285613[/ATTACH] Â [ATTACH]285614[/ATTACH] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 Hi stuny, Take a look here Perhaps madness runs in her family - 4 images. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Timmyjoe Posted November 1, 2011 Share #2 Â Posted November 1, 2011 Remarkable Stuart. Thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted November 1, 2011 Share #3 Â Posted November 1, 2011 Stu, nicely done. She & her partner are there every day & every night, dancing. I've photographed them many times at night. She has battery powered lights for her costume. Nice colors. I had to drive out to Long Island on Saturday & the afternoon snow was as thick as thieves. Very strange happenings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernstblofeld Posted November 1, 2011 Share #4 Â Posted November 1, 2011 Incredible and beautiful! Â Ernstblofeld Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted November 1, 2011 Share #5 Â Posted November 1, 2011 What beautiful images! I particularly love the second one due to its complexity. There's the interaction between the dancer and the person on the side; the individual with the red umbrella and dark coat--a dramatic image in itself; all capped off with the yellow taxi, the sculpture and, of course, the beautiful falling snow. I could easily see that image blown up, framed and hanging in a gallery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted November 1, 2011 Share #6 Â Posted November 1, 2011 Stuart, Â Thanks for that delightful series. She must be a hearty gal to brave the weather. I understand Central Park has a great deal of damage to the trees. (something like a thousand trees damaged or destroyed) That is a shame. Â Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted November 1, 2011 Share #7 Â Posted November 1, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Stuart, these are wonderful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Thompson Posted November 1, 2011 Share #8 Â Posted November 1, 2011 The first image is excellent for its simplicity - the pink dress surrounded by monochrome tones. A perfect example where less really is more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin Posted November 1, 2011 Share #9 Â Posted November 1, 2011 realy good to see, such a strange moment in the snow and you got it, perfect! Â thanks for the story Ben, but where are your dancing queen shots? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
likalar Posted November 1, 2011 Share #10 Â Posted November 1, 2011 What a dreamy scene. You captured it quite beautifully. Â Larry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-hawinkler Posted November 1, 2011 Share #11 Â Posted November 1, 2011 Stuart, Â New York is such a special place. Enjoyed your amazing images. I hope she doesn't catch a cold. Â Thanks for posting, K-H. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted November 1, 2011 Share #12 Â Posted November 1, 2011 The first image is excellent for its simplicity - the pink dress surrounded by monochrome tones. A perfect example where less really is more. Â I fully agree! Thanks for sharing with us Stuart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George James Posted November 1, 2011 Share #13 Â Posted November 1, 2011 Stuart, Â Just wonderful ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywolf Posted November 1, 2011 Share #14 Â Posted November 1, 2011 I particularly like No. 3. there is a surreal feel to it and the contact between the two dancers binds them together so that they appear remote from the other people and the incongruity of their surroundings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin T-M Posted November 1, 2011 Share #15 Â Posted November 1, 2011 Amazing series! Thanks for sharing Stuart! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosophos Posted November 1, 2011 Share #16 Â Posted November 1, 2011 That first photo is a wonderful, wonderful moment you've captured. Congratulations Stuart. Â Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglouis Posted November 1, 2011 Share #17 Â Posted November 1, 2011 Unusual capture. Well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager Posted November 1, 2011 Share #18 Â Posted November 1, 2011 What lovely spirit that woman exudes, captured with such quiet elegance by you, Stuart! Â Your first image is extraordinary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.S.ZOELLER Posted November 2, 2011 Share #19 Â Posted November 2, 2011 Ja, very nice! Â Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share #20 Â Posted November 2, 2011 desd, Francois, Guyhein, Horea, Jager, JC, Melca, Tim, Ernst, Brent, Paul, Michael, John, Martin, Larry, K-H, Mike, George, GW, Martin, Peter, Big & Peter - Thank you. Â Ben - Thank you. Any idea what sort of schedule they keep? Please post some of your photos of her. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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