The Lady

Posted by PD (Overland Park, Kansas, United States) on 19 November 2008 in Miscellaneous and Portfolio.

I know every tourist takes pictures of the Statue of Liberty... but this was my first time seeing her and she is quite amazing. We were able to climb up to the top of the pedestal that she stands on, but they were not allowing people to climb up in the statue itself anymore.

6th in my New York Series

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Comments (18)

Kyle from Manhattan KS, United States

Wow, Lady Liberty is really luminous here. I just love the light on her face, great angle.

19 Nov 2008 5:55am

@Kyle: Thanks Kyle. I must admit I did bump up the luminosity of the blues and greens a bit.

Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Good approach and great light on the statue. Well done.
We have to photograph the things that al the people photographs, of course!!

19 Nov 2008 6:43am

@Paco Díaz: Thanks Paco! I probably took 50 - 75 shots on this trip to the statue.

Bill from Belton, United States

The lighting and exposure is superb Paul! I've not seen a nicer image of the Lady!
Definitely 5 stars!

19 Nov 2008 8:12am

@Bill: Thanks Dad

Kathryn from Warburton, Australia

wonderful light shining on her face and lovely cool colours! i think this is the best i have seen her! great shot and i am very glad you did take it, though i don't think it would be possible anyway to see her and not photograph such a lovely beauty!

19 Nov 2008 9:55am

@Kathryn: Thanks Kathryn. No, I couldnt visit without taking photos!!

GJC from Kyoto, Japan

Fine, dramatic shot. Thanks for sharing.

19 Nov 2008 11:05am

@GJC: Thanks GC

Mary from PA, United States

Gorgeous color and light PD !! Wonderful image thanks for sharing it...It's very beautiful to look at.

19 Nov 2008 11:47am

@Mary: Thanks Mary! It was a nice day when we were there.

Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands

Amazing picture! I can imagine Americans are inspired by this lady to climb up from any troughs in their history. Please support your new president!

19 Nov 2008 3:19pm

@Illuci: Yes it is very inspiring. My mother-in-law came to the US through Ellis Island when she was very young and saw this site.

ninni from Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Wow, I like the colours and the light!

19 Nov 2008 3:47pm

@ninni: Thanks ninn

MaryP from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

Excellent shot. Beautiful colour and superb detail.

19 Nov 2008 3:56pm

@MaryP: Thanks MP

MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany

Cool shot - and a different one, as there is no scale for its true size.

19 Nov 2008 4:12pm

@MadScientist: Good observation. She is big!

grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom

The limited colour palette makes it. glow.

19 Nov 2008 4:47pm

@grouser: Thanks grouser!

Batkoï from Salon de Provence, France

the color of the lady is so well captured, nice shot

19 Nov 2008 5:04pm

@Batkoï: Thank you Batkoi

Ted from South Wales, United Kingdom

I agree with Bill...I'm not sure I've seen the lady shot from such a good perspective and so well done!

19 Nov 2008 5:22pm

@Ted: Thanks a lot Ted!

JJ from Jersey City, United States

It may be a subject snapped by so many tourists, but not photographed so brilliantly as this the detail and colors are astounding

19 Nov 2008 5:52pm

@JJ: Thanks for the great comment JJ !!

Kylie Greenan from Australia

I don't think I have ever seen her look quite so magnificent as what you have captured here, the light and colour is really beautiful and you have done this very well. Great work PD!

20 Nov 2008 1:48am

willow from Chelsea, United States

She is stunning, indeed. I like your perspective here. I haven't yet had the pleasure, but I'm sure that I'll have to snap a few shots if I ever get the chance, too.

20 Nov 2008 2:27am