Sweeping Shadows
I think that this is one of my favorite spots in all of Central Park…Bethesda Arcade. It’s a small little tunnel that connects the Central Park Mall to Bethesda Terrace. It’s adorned with amazing stonework and beautiful tiles that make it a true work of art.
Sweeping Shadows belongs to the following groups:
Alternative Process and Experimental Photography, Candid Photography ( 1/24 ) and New York City Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Anthony Mancuso
Superb image Rebecca! Excellent composition and tone!
RebeccaT replied
Thank you Anthony!...I appreciate the compliment. :)
Taylor Dacey
awesome.
RebeccaT replied
Thanks Taylor! :)
LisaR
Fantastic image!
RebeccaT replied
Thank you so much Lisa! :).
Colleen Milburn
LOVE this – instant fave – one of my faves on RB :)))))
RebeccaT replied
Awwww….I’m so flattered :D. Thanks so very much Colleen!!
ElYPares
I love the sepia and shadows in this. Beautiful capture.
RebeccaT replied
Thank you my friend… :).
Robert Armstrong
Wonderful capture, great light, composition and processing!
RebeccaT replied
Thank you so much Robert for that thoughtful comment…and thanks for adding it to your faves..such a wonderful compliment! :).
IRISHPIX
Beautiful talented creation.

RebeccaT replied
Thanks so much Joe!...and thanks for that sweet little star…so adorable!
Gino Pavan
I really really love this…quite stareable..if that’s a word.
RebeccaT replied
If it’s not…it should be! LOL :D – Thanks so much Gino!
Leslie Wood
Great shot!
RebeccaT replied
Thanks so much Leslie! :)
Martin Mullen
Great image and a great title!
RebeccaT replied
Thanks Martin…I appreciate the wonderful compliment! :)
elliewinds
awesome image!!! love, love, love it!
RebeccaT replied
Thank you so much Megan! :). ...(Love your new images) I see you’ve been getting the rain again…as we’ve been getting the snow. Just when I thought we’d seen the end of it. :).
serpentwhisper
I love the depth of this shot. And the architectural shapes. It feels harsh and soft at the same time. Very pretty, Beck. I love the idea of the title. Very appropriate and gives even further depth to the image…
RebeccaT replied
Thanks Meg…such a lovely comment :). So happy you like it. :).
Adam Gormley
Hi Rebecca, what a beautiful and moving image, brilliant photography :)
RebeccaT replied
Thanks Adam…I really appreciate that! :).
Antanas
lovely work
RebeccaT replied
Thank you Antanas! :)
Jeff Clark
I love this spot too, makes me want to find the shots I took there despite them not being anywhere near this good.
RebeccaT replied
Oh yes..you should defintely search them out…I’ll bet they are lovely! :). Thanks so much for that sweet comment Jeff! :).
Ryan Green
great image…..!
RebeccaT replied
Thanks Ryan, I appreciate that! :)
Ralph Olsson
Outstanding work Rebecca…well suited to the Candid group:)
RebeccaT replied
Thanks Ralph…I appreciate that!...Just joined and added :).
Ralph Olsson
Congrats…your work has been Featured in Candid Photography
RebeccaT replied
Oh Wow! – :) – Thanks so much!!! – That absolutely just made my day! :).
Ralph Olsson
It’s a good shot, well deserving:)
RebeccaT replied
Awww…You are too kind :) -...Thanks again Ralph. :).
Spidermike
wonderful work!
RebeccaT replied
Thanks Spidermike! – :)
AmyRalston
Rebecca, I love this image! It is a favorite for me.
I have been to CP countless times, ironically, not to Bethesda Arcade …since I was born in Bethesda, MD. After this image Iwill go next time I’m in the city. Congrats on the Feature!
RebeccaT replied
Thanks so much Amy! :) I myself have only started visiting the arcade…it was just re-opened in 2007 – Lot’s of years of restoration to get it back to it’s former beauty. I had no idea it was even there before the restoration. – Definately worth a visit :).
phil decocco
rebecca, great title, fantastic image!!
phil
RebeccaT replied
Thanks Phil! :).
lazydaze
Rebecca ur work has a very unique and interesting style about it…its VERY good! u have alot of tallent !!!!
RebeccaT replied
That’s such a wonderful compliment! Thank u so much…!! :).
AmyRalston
Ah, I don’t feel so bad that I haven’t been to the Bethesda Arcade, since I left NYC in Dec. 2004 …and was back for several months in 2006. It’s on my list for 2009!
melbourneguy75
This is gorgeous – it has a classic, timeless feel to it. Fantastic image :)
RebeccaT replied
Thank you David!...I appreciate that :).
Robert Armstrong
Congratulations on the feature! :-)
RebeccaT replied
Thanks so much Robert! :)
Fergus Randall
just a magic image all round. congrats!
RebeccaT replied
Thank you Fergus…what a wonderful compliment…very kind of you :).
Ruadhan
i love this it brings back memories, congrats on the feature!
RebeccaT replied
So happy to hear that…Thank you Ruadhan :).
funkyfacestudio
Beautiful shot, Nice work !
RebeccaT replied
Thanks so much…I appreciate the comment and the fave! :) -
aglaia b
this photograph has so many interesting aspects and you have made it look like a true work of art!
lovely work rebecca!
;-) xox
RebeccaT replied
Thank you my friend for that wonderful compliment! Xoxo
Scott d'Almeida
such amazeing work.
RebeccaT replied
I appreciate that Scott, Thank you! :). (so sorry for the late reply..)
David Robinson
Wonderful image Rebecca … awesome!!
RebeccaT replied
Thanks David!! :)
J D
wow!
RebeccaT replied
Thanks Deepsha! :)
midzing
brilliant image,,, well done
RebeccaT replied
Thanks so very much Midzing!! :)
Elana Bailey
Fab play of light and shade. Love this gorgeous place and the silhouette too. Well done. An instant fave.
RebeccaT replied
Awww….thanks so much Elana for that wonderful compliment! :)
Cathi Norman
Stunning image!
RebeccaT replied
Thanks for that wonderful comment Cathi! :)
Mugsy
Excellent work!
RebeccaT replied
Thanks Mugsy! :)
Paul Vanzella
just superb, the light is so dramatic, yet the image seems calm and serene! LOVE THIS!
RebeccaT replied
Thanks so very much Paul…I appreciate that! :)
elfie
I enjoy this shot very much,,,someone not knowing it is Central Park would think it is in Europe somewhere in historical Rome, or France…fantastic shot…
RebeccaT replied
Thank you so much for that thoughtful comment..:). So sorry for the late reply… I seem to be missing things with this new RB format. Thanks again! :)
athex
Beautiful shot and great title
RebeccaT replied
Thanks so much Athex! I appreciate that :). So sorry for the late reply… :)
Heloisa Castro
fabulous image
RebeccaT replied
Thanks Heloisa! :)
Peter Denniston
This is perfect in so many ways
RebeccaT replied
Thank you so much Peter for that amazing compliment…truly appreciated :).
Phil Deaves
Wonderful…fantastic use of the light…really good work.
RebeccaT replied
Thanks Phil…I appreciate that…especially since the use of light always seems to be my biggest challenge – always too much or too little of it. :)
PPPhotoArt
gorgeous shot indeed!!! really well done
RebeccaT replied
Thanks so much! – glad you like it! :)
Etienne RUGGER...
Wonderful light and action !
RebeccaT replied
Thank you very much Etienne…and thanks for the fave…such a wonderful compliment. :)
waitin' for rain
stunning !
dropped here from the 15×100 blog
congrats on feature
RebeccaT replied
Thanks so much Victor! I just finished posting a journal entry directing people to the site! – such an exciting honor to be chosen. :)
Paul Louis Vil...
This is absolutely gorgeous! :D
RebeccaT replied
Thank you so very much Paul… I truly appreciate your wonderful compliment. :)
George Swann
What a beautiful contrast between the shadows inside, and the sunlight streaming in from outside, and of course the man going about his work, adds so much life to the Image! well done on the feature, well deserved!!
RebeccaT replied
Thank you so much for that thoughtful comment George :) – I appreciate the kind words. – I’m glad you like the man sweeping…It’s funny because I was actually waiting (and waiting) for him to get out of my shot…and to pass the time snapped a few – and ended up really liking what he brought to the image… :).
LTPhotography
I agree, this is a great spot in Central Park, the architecture is amazing and this image is a great capture with the light and the tones and composition
RebeccaT replied
Aww…thanks LT – I could shoot in Central Park for days…such great photo-opportunities all over the place :) -
Larry Butterworth
Absolutely a miraculous scene and shot, a slice of live of the common people, just excellent Rebecca
RebeccaT replied
Ooops… I didn’t see this comment ‘til just now…so sorry Larry :) – Thanks very much for such a wonderful compliment :).
hsien-ku
lovely poetic image. well seen – an expert capture
RebeccaT replied
Thanks so much Hsien-Ku :).
Sharon Mau
It is sensational. The tonality is fascinating. Beautiful work.
RebeccaT replied
That is very kind… thank you so much Sharon:).
Pipewrench67
amazing image
very, very nice
RebeccaT replied
Thanks again Pipewrench… really appreciate all of the wonderful comments and faves! :).
Scott d'Almeida
fabulous