Sunday, November 14, 2010

Coco didn't make the cover

Coco the dog was not actually part of the plan.
I know, hard to believe - she just seems made for this shot. We spotted this designer canine tottering through Glebe Park enjoying the warmth of the day and simply couldn't resist her. A big thank you to the very obliging owner who let us borrow her for a shot or two - the camera loves her! So much so that this was originally our cover shot.

We first envisaged the lovely Miss Luton and her boyfriend Daniel Saunders enjoying an urban bike ride through the city. The shot just wasn't working for us, and when some early showers began to rain on our parade we moved the show to this beloved green space.

By then the rains had stopped and there was this angelic, post-sunshower light filtering through the canopied pathways. It resulted in the shot that bumped poor Coco off the cover (but we still love you, girl).



It was a unanimous vote, there were no two words about it. When we saw this shot, we knew it was our Summer 2010/11 cover. A far cry from what we first envisioned, but in this business you learn to roll with the punches.

We think this shot really captures on film Canberra City through our eyes - spacious and beautiful. We hope you like it, too.

For the behind-the-scenes shots of the cover shoot, visit the Gallery.

2 comments:

  1. Congratulations to In the City for highlighting the need for Canberra to repeal the Mandatory bicycle helmet law, what your models shows that it is safe to ride a bicycle on formed cycle paths. The safety of the style of bikes which is much safer than the racing or mountain bikes. This is cycle chic for Canberra, women & men can dress up and go to the shops, meet friends without having to carry a helmet with them. Great stuff lets hope that our politicians will look at the law soon.

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  2. Hi Martin,

    Thank you for your feedback on the magazine. We had enormous response to the cover on this edition. Your comment was published in the Autumn edition of In the City magazine and we would be delighted to send you your Dendy Premium Lounge tickets. Please notify us of your forwarding address by emailing inthecity@canberratimes.com.au
    Thank you again for your interest.

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