Well, when it came to the last slot in my New York week posts, I had to chose between Edwin Townsend and Earle Forbes, both excellent photographers. I went with Mr. Forbes because I had more high quality photos by him than Mr. Townsend, who will get a future standalone popup set.
that is a beautiful photograph
ReplyDeleteA personal all time favorite since the day I first saw it.
DeleteI love this one!
ReplyDeleteThe great Alfred Stieglitz, ca.1930.
DeleteThat is as sensational a photograph as it is architecture - both using light. That is what happens when talent collides with talent.
ReplyDeleteThe best of the best in both elements.
DeleteGreat image, as if in a cathedral of light.
ReplyDeleteIt's like those cloudy days and the rays of the sun pierce through the clouds
and it looks as though God himself is reaching out to us.
I imagine Earle Forbes himself walked through that grand concourse, off to see another bodybuilder for a posing session or finding some well-built man in the crowd and talking him into a posing session.
Grand Central Station and Earle Forbes, legends of New York City.
- Rj/IE
There is one small detail which is outstanding, how a man on the lower right while fully in shadow, whatever he is reading is fully illuminated.
ReplyDeleteIf that was by chance, then miracles do happens...
It is indeed remarkable, especially if by chance.
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