Photograph copyright: DAVID MCMAHON (Image ID: USA2010-NYC02July-1050)
There aren't many shots I take with a focal length of only 18mm, but this is one of them. It was shot late on a perfect evening in early July in New York's Central Park, as a single batter limbered up, with long shadows showing how late in the day it was when I took the photograph..
The range of colours, as well as the strong horizontal patterns, had to be captured against that beautiful sky. For us, it was strange to be walking through Central Park in shorts and T-shirts, because frosty Melbourne was in the grip of winter when we flew out.
Ah, summer at Cental Park... wonderful shot David.
ReplyDeleteMakes me miss my son's days in little league.
ReplyDeleteLovely shot displaying the beautiful colors and activities of the summer!
ReplyDeleteFrosty Melbourne???
ReplyDeleteI'll show you frost :-)
Have a nice weekend!
Goodness David, you sure do get around! You've captured the moment beautifully, as ever.
ReplyDeleteSummer in NYC can be very hot and sweaty but there is usually a breeze in the park on the ballfields
ReplyDeleteI love the sky. So blue.
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Nuts in May
It makes me miss Summer...........pretty
ReplyDeleteDid you stay to watch the game?
ReplyDeleteWOW. That's one of my favourites.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot, David with your wide angle lens. Just had a look at it blown up.
ReplyDeleteIt would be a good place to learn to throw the athletic hammer I should think.
You just gotta love that northern and southern hemispheres thang, right?? HAAAAA
ReplyDeleteI love your titles as you know, and North America awaits your creative titles on my blog. HURRY D, fabulous prized will NOT be awarded! :) Don't miss out!
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It was the first time I've been to NYC, Jane - and one of the highlights was meeting fellow blogger DarylE
ReplyDeleteFor me, it was a unique experience, Charles. First visit to NYC ....
ReplyDeleteThanks, Artist Unplugged - it was a huge reversal in temperatures!
ReplyDeleteRuneE - There is NO way Melbourne can compete with your wintry temperatures!
ReplyDeleteShrinky, it was such a pleasure to be there with the whole family, especially since I had never been there before.
ReplyDeleteFunny you should mention that, Daryl. Our first five days in Long Island were REALLY hot, but our time in Manhattan was quite temperate. We were lucky!
ReplyDeleteMaggie, NYC was such a visual city. I can't wait to go back.
ReplyDeleteJoan - we're only a few days away from the official start of summer here.
ReplyDeleteTechnoBabe - we were in a hurry, so I'll have to take in a game next time we're there.
ReplyDeleteJewels, that's so kind of you. It was also novel for us to see sprinklers being used. We've had a drought for a decade, so sprinklers (and fountains) are banned!
ReplyDeleteAye, Eddie - but I'm not sure I'm the right one to try tossing the hammer.
ReplyDeleteVirginia, very kind of you to comment on the title. My thanks. On my way to your contest now ....
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