On a recent trip to Montréal, Canada had the opportunity
to visit a small town away from the city. It was a rainy day and walking around
was not an option. Still, Saint Anne de Bellevue had a few moments for my
camera to capture from the covered patio of a restaurant.
The boardwalk was deserted given the heavy rain. Yet the two
trash bags seemed to get ready to take a seat on the outdoor chairs perfectly
positioned to watch boats going by.
The waitress was pleasant and happy to have customers in the
afternoon. And I wanted to capture her braided hair with my 105mm Nikkor lens wide
open to 2.5. The result was a perfect tonal range I still find as the central
attraction of B&W photography.
This man was the only one walking the boardwalk. His debonair
attitude and attire gave a harmony to the incessantly falling rain.
Finally, a moment of respite and the promise of sunshine. A
few folks walked the street which was the only main artery in this small town.
I noticed this woman with extensive butterfly tattoos on her left arm and
wanted to let her blend with the environment before I click. Here is the
composed photo.
And to show how well the butterflies blended with the
brouhaha of the casual clothing store, here is the enlarged portion. The timing
of depressing the camera shutter release was perfectly synchronized with her
walking pace.
August 26, 2016
© Vahé A. Kazandjian, 2016
come on! its a WOmen walking the boardwalk.
ReplyDeleteand agree about harmony, but its umbrella - funny to keep in the rain the curved handle and tickle your mouth when murmur the word surrounded by falling water ..