Couple Embracing on Urban Balcony at Dusk
Monday, November 8th, 2010 at 2:16:47 AM · 2010/sakura crossing/done/done
A couple, Dave and Penelope, stand together on a balcony or rooftop terrace in an intimate embrace while holding what appears to be a cat. The image is slightly motion-blurred, lending a candid, spontaneous quality to the scene. Behind them, the iconic Downtown Los Angeles skyline glitters at dusk with skyscrapers illuminated against a dramatic purple-gray cloudy sky. The foreground balcony features potted plants and planters, while the street below shows parking lots, roadways, and scattered trees typical of the South Park/downtown LA area. The wide-angle lens and low-light shooting conditions create a dynamic depth-of-field effect with the city spreading dramatically into the distance.
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