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Moses


Moses
Photo Information
Copyright: Hugh Siegel (bombilla) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 308 W: 85 N: 147] (1950)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-02-22
Categories: Daily Life, Transportation
Camera: Nikon D50, Nikkor 18-55mm AF-S DX f3.5-5.6, UV Filter
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-02-26 10:23
Viewed: 438
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is Moses. Because the trains are so irregular and undependable in New York City, the people get very agitated. His soothing music calms the air. I told him he was performing a public service, and that the city should put one of him on every platform. He said that it was interesting that I should say that and showed me an inspirational quote that he had printed on the back of his "Thank You" card. "There's something so amazing about music; it can transform the dullest of environments into beautiful places. Put it on, hear it out, look around, revel in the moment. Here lie the beauty and clarity that get you through your day" - Tristan Prettyman, musician.

34th Street station, New York City, February 22, 2007

Another on TrekEarth.
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To rewshearer: Deep thoughts!bombilla 1 02-26 16:45
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  • Great 
  • Shogun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 824 W: 52 N: 418] (10391)
  • [2007-02-26 10:31]

nice shot Hugh. great timing to capture the train and cool blurrs. tfs

Shogun

Saludos Hugh

Linda composición y el artista posande he no aguanto no ver a la camara bien realizado gracias por compartir

Nat

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  • salil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 581 W: 18 N: 295] (2106)
  • [2007-02-26 11:53]

This is a wonderful image. A picture of stability in a state of unrest and movement. Very well exposed. And perfectly composed. I only wish Moses was looking away ...
Salil

Your note was very interesting to read. This is a nice shot of Moses playing some music for the commuters. I like the closer version of Moses on TrekEarth.

hello hugh!
wonderful subway photo,great movement.
tfs
zoran

Nice shot of this musician performing in an environment where it is perhaps appreciated more than in any other venue ... (people just don't realise it.) Once again, a good idea to wait for a moving train before taking the shot, it adds drama and context.
You have to wonder about the evolutionary significance of music, how and why we gained an appreciation of it. Social glue? An unintentional side-effect? Or proof of a Creator?
Thanks for sharing
Rew

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  • debz Gold Star Critiquer [C: 68 W: 0 N: 7] (280)
  • [2007-02-26 14:00]

This is a WOW photo. I always give time to all buskers on London Underground.

Now they have licences to play. What your musision friend says is absolutely true. More and more people stop to give them money but also, more importantly, to talk to them. All are very talented and their music certainly makes us happy, sad, thoughtful and richer in heart on our way through the metropolis.

Wonderful photo

tfs
debz

hi Hugh,

You have a great eyecontact with the man. I always find that interesting in a photo, i makes it more alive. Great photo.
greetings, inn

Great shot! But I like the TreakEarth version better.

beautiful image here, ordinary daily scene brilliantly captured with an impact in this pic.i love how u framed the musician aka'the calmer', the passenger, & the fast gone train.
pts later

excellent subway photo hugh
good movements

koh :)

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