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Coffee at Grand Central....

Posted by Charles (New York, United States) on 16 February 2009 in Cityscape & Urban.

"If you are out there shooting, things will happen for you. If you're not out there, you will only hear about it." ....Jay Maisel.

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Comments (16)

Maxine from Rangiora, New Zealand

To stand having coffee and watch the world rushing around beneath you must feel like real time out. Great composition and movement in this image.

16 Feb 2009 5:54am

@Maxine: Thanks Maxine.

Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand

Brilliant image!! It really doesn't look as busy as I thought it would! Great shot!

16 Feb 2009 6:55am

@Linerberry: This was taken after rush hour so there usually are not as many people strolling about. Thanks Liner.

Elena Kotrotsou from Drossia, Greece

Great image, I agree with Linerberry!

16 Feb 2009 10:26am

@Elena Kotrotsou: Thanks Elena.

mo.langel from Courtelary, Switzerland

Excellente image! Belle ambiance! J'aime!

16 Feb 2009 10:38am

@mo.langel: Merci.

Scene by Sharon Photography from Kingston, Ontario, Canada

I agree with Maxine - the movement in the photo is wonderful

16 Feb 2009 12:00pm

@Scene by Sharon Photography: Thanks.

Sugata from Newark, United States

Ah... I love this place. I would like to take so many pictures, but the light is alwaws too low :(
Fantastic capture, this one!

16 Feb 2009 5:13pm

@Sugata: It is dark in that place. I find shooting in raw helps because you can adjust the exposure a little in post processing.

Laurie from New Jersey, United States

Excellent composition with the people watching people.

16 Feb 2009 6:31pm

@Laurie: Thanks Laurie.

Anna.C from LA ROCHELLE, France

not so busy ! I like the composition with people in foreground

16 Feb 2009 8:46pm

@Anna.C: Thanks Anna C.

Taylor from Charlotte, United States

Good use of the architecture as compositional elements... I also like the grainy texture.

16 Feb 2009 8:58pm

@Taylor: Thanks Taylor.

Giovanni from Milan, Italy

Fabulous composition! The two people in the foreground really makes the photo. Well done!

16 Feb 2009 9:21pm

@Giovanni: Thanks Giovanni.

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

I figured it would be more busy. That is a cavernous hall. Those tones are very nice.

17 Feb 2009 1:03am

@Steve Rice: This was taken after rush hour so not as many people. I think they do a pretty good job staggering the trains so things don't get too crowded!

Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom

They have chosen and place to observe.... what a huge space.

17 Feb 2009 2:15am

@Observing: Thanks. It is rather large but you get used to it!

Monique from Koh Samui, Thailand

I see I'm not the only one who thought it would be much more busy! Great shot and a beautiful composition with the coffee drinking ladies watching all those people hurry!

17 Feb 2009 2:56am

@Monique: Thanks. This was taken after rush hour. During rush hour it can become quite busy (especially with other photographers!).

jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand

great shot Charles I agree with Giovanni

17 Feb 2009 4:03am

@jamesy: Thanks Debbie. I find myself agreeing with Giovanni a lot also!

pedro alexandre from loures, Portugal

great street scene, shows how i imagine the grand station, full of life and movement.

17 Feb 2009 9:54pm

@pedro alexandre: One of my favorite places in the city. Thanks.

bridget from Western WA, United States

after so many scenes of GC in movies and tv, i felt complete recognition of it when we visited last year; and as a writer, i could have spent all day people watching, drinking in the place - thank you for another view; the balance of light here is wonderful

19 Feb 2009 7:57pm

@bridget: Thanks Bridget. GC is one of my favorite places in the city.

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