Begging c. 1949

"Begging" is a 1949 black and white photograph by American photographer Saul Leiter, known for his distinctive use of reflections and colors. The image captures a fleeting moment on a city street, focusing on the leg of a woman wearing a dark coat and a reflection of a stroller in a storefront window. Leiter's masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of intimacy and isolation, characteristic of his street photography style. The composition emphasizes the urban landscape, highlighting the interplay of light and shadows through the storefront glass, blurring the lines between reality and reflection.