Street Photographer Miriam Danar : November 2014

Thursday, 27 November 2014

Springtime In NYC by Miriam Danar

A Little Bit Of Spring In The City
Spring is busting out all over; even the buildings seem to be jumping for joy as both branches and bricks stretch to the sky. We can look forward to more blossoms appearing as the days get warmer and spring advances!

New York City Street Scene - The Flowering Tree

Springtime In New York 6 - New York City Street Scene

Springtime In New York 8
This beautiful blossoming tree is seen in silhouette against the hard lines of tall city buildings, just as the first spring blooms are beginning to appear. It makes for a lovely abstract, almost like a Japanese print.

Springtime In New York by Miriam Danar

Springtime In New York 3 - New York City Street Scene
This is part of my Springtime in New York series ... there are many images that you can find here on my site. I was surprised to find so much of the natural world breaking through the brick and concrete of the city's winter face; a welcome sight after many months of ice, cold, and snow. No matter: spring is here, and the warmth of summer is not far behind! This was taken in midtown Manhattan on my daily photographic treasure hunt.

Spring Blossoms In The City - New York
This beautiful blossoming tree is seen in silhouette against the hard lines of tall city buildings, just as the first spring blooms are beginning to appear. It makes for a lovely abstract, almost like a Japanese print.

Springtime In New York - New York City Street Scene
This beautiful blossoming tree is seen in silhouette against the hard lines of tall city buildings, just as the first spring blooms are beginning to appear. It makes for a lovely abstract, almost like a Japanese woodcut print.

Umbrella Haven

Monday, 24 November 2014

And The Forecast - Is - Rain Again

Taking Shelter From The Rain
This is one of the streets of New York, with one of its superheroes: in this case, a construction worker, taking shelter from the onset of a sudden thundershower. I ducked into a doorway, too, waiting for it to pass, before continuing on my way. Just another day in New York City.

Light Blue Light Rain
A light rain on a chilly street is but a minor interruption to those who have somewhere to go.

Green Umbrella - Rainy Day In New York
This is one of the streets of New York, where you'll find people going about their daily life. In this case, it's a very rainy morning, as people get their morning paper, scramble for a cab, or just plain try to avoid the raindrops.

Music Break - with - Geordie's Choice

Rihanna - Umbrella Dance Remix

Music Break - with - Geordie's Choice

Yellow Boots by Miriam Danar

Yellow Boots
These yellow boots are sure to brighten anyone's rainy day, though the furled umbrella and delicate orange and gray shopping bag don't seem to indicate rain on the horizon! Perhaps this interesting footgear serves mostly as a fashion statement, this day.

Raining in NYC by Miriam Danar

Rainy Day In The City - Blue Pink And Polka Dots
These ladies are having a great time on their city trip. Looks like they've been shopping, judging by the bags. Got to wonder just what's making them laugh, though!

Grand Central Rain - 42nd Street
A great rainy day in New York City makes for dramatic photos; in this case, Grand Central Station on 42nd Street, with folks running in-between the raindrops, seeking a cab. Good luck!

Saturday, 22 November 2014

Take A Closer Look

Miriam Danar is an experienced street photographer who often enhances her work digitally, producing striking images, using a technique that I have not previously encountered. It is especially effective when added to images taken during or after a downpour.

The distorted light of New York street signs and neon lights shows a view of the city as seen through rain-covered glasses, the windows of taxis or otherworldly camera lenses.

The basic technique is relatively simple to master, as my first attempt at a 'Danargam' demonstrates, but a closer look at Miriam's work shows just how intricate the method can be, with each image taking hours of work to produce.

Please click on the picture links in the following posts to see the work at a greater magnification, where you will get a better understanding of the time and effort required to produce such work.

Times Square NYC by Miriam Danar

At The Altar Of Light - Times Square New York
There is something about the crystalline beauty of light that supersedes the sheer commerce of it all; the ethereal quality of the light itself is something to behold. It merits a moment or two of reflection in the awesome that is Times Square.

Times Square At Night - Ruby Foos
Times Square, New York, NY. With so much to see and do, from Les Mis to Ruby Foo's, it's a wonder anyone can make up their mind. Neon lights, the haze of the city streets, and the hubbub of taxis and people ... Just another day in New York.

Times Square At Night - Le Funk
This is one of the streets of New York: in this case, a night spot in Times Square, a good place to enjoy a tune or two or simply to people-watch. Neon, lights, and the magic of the night: just another day in New York City.

Times Square - The Lights Of New York
Times Square, New York, NY. A fine place for a night out on the town ... the neon lights beckon and the streets awaken to the sounds of traffic, people, car horns and music wafting from a million night clubs and restaurants. Just another day in New York.

Times Square With Runaway Horse
This is Times Square, New York, NY, with all the magic and romance of the bright lights of Broadway, the cop on horseback, and the neon reflecting off the rain-soaked streets.

Times Square New York City Links

Times Square New York City

On The Town - Times Square New York
This is Times Square, near the Great White Way, Broadway ... with its 24-hour neon signs, crowds of people, and the ever-present taxi. Not to mention the occasional policeman on horseback or guy dressed entirely in purple.

Times Square New York - Nanking Restaurant
Times Square presents an endless source of inspiration, fun, and color amid the lights of Broadway. The streams of people strolling the streets, the lively cityscape with its restaurants, giant street signs, and local color abound whether it's a rainy night in New York, or not. Times Square is, truly, timeless.