Dry Bones in the Valley

For some reason this view to the Gapstow Bridge in Central Park brings to mind this phrase. Among the church going southern Baptist in my community a sermon on “Dry Bones in the Valley” ranks up there with a state of the union address. I don’t recall ever hearing such a sermon, but Ezekiel 37:1-14 makes sense.

To me, getting just a small a glimpse of the bridge may be unique in photographs shot in this area of Central Park, at least in my experience. The perspective, together with the lush vegetation, ties the image together.

Beautiful scene Wayne, with wonderful composition & colors. Take care,.............Patsy

A good eye. It may only be appreciated by photographers who trod the byways of a city. I like the angle and the choices you made. Including the tree trunk on the left against the buildings in the distance. A nook in the big city. Frederic Law Olmsted would approve. Big time.

I love the mix of time in city photo, congrats !

Thanks, Patsy. I keep returning to this site, hoping to image something close to the magnificent paintings I've seen of this bridge.

Many thanks, Michael. Excellent observation. I saw the bridge element as a small part of the composition.

Many thanks, Pierre.

Many thanks, Gerry. You are right. I did not think this image would get much notice - too subtle and not enough "umph". I struggled with the tree to the left, but it was there and I think I squinted to see it working in this image.

Like the composition of nature as welcoming place with the coldness of the city, well seen and presented.

Many thanks, George. You nailed why Central Park is so fascinating and alluring.