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PHOTO OF THE DAY, Surry With a Fringe on Top

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Real Estate Agent with Captain Bill Realty, LLC

PHOTO OF THE DAY,  Surry With a Fringe on Top

 

This photo was taken around 1986 when I was based in New York and had a commuter apartment in Queens near the airport.

During a day off between flights I took my camera to Central Park to see what shots I could get in the park. It was a cold, dreary, overcast winter day, and I wasn't having much success.

After almost giving up for the day, I spotted this area where carriages were coming by on their way back to their starting point, and I loved the backdrop. I used a telephoto lens and got far enough back that I wouldn't be noticed easily because I needed the occupants to be oblivious of the camera.

I took about 10 photos of carriages and this was the perfect shot for me.

The pastel colors of the horse, carriage, wheels, road and background were accented by the red fringe and white Christmas ornament on the canopy. (Remember Oklahoma and the song, "Surrey With a Finge on Top?")

This carriage is a Surrey, and the driver probably installed the fringe as a conversation piece for his riders. Now they could say they rode in a Surrey with a fringe on top -- In Central Park!

The horse, driver and occupants seemed to be in a very relaxed state which tied into the overall tranquil mood of the photo. 

Someone wanted to buy the photo from me to use in a calender but I couldn't sell it because it would require model releases from the occupants.

Central Park Horse Carriage

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Comments (2)

Chris Hill
Century 21 New Millennium - California, MD
Your Southern Maryland Real Estate Professional

Bill, Great shot! I Love it!!! It's funny how if you look hard enough at your surroundings you can most times find something beautiful. Thank you for sharing your photo.

Aug 27, 2010 01:05 AM
Bill Travis
Captain Bill Realty, LLC - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner

Hi Chris: Yes it takes some time but it can be found

Aug 27, 2010 06:28 AM