Andy, man this shot just blows my mind. The perspective used is so creative and super well executed. Details, contrasts, exposure bang on. Simply excellent. Your ARE the master of movement in the street!
Andy, man this shot just blows my mind. The perspective used is so creative and super well executed. Details, contrasts, exposure bang on. Simply excellent. Your ARE the master of movement in the street!
AJ
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Cool shot! How long did you stand there waiting for the right person to walk by? This was pre-planned, right? How did the water stay so smooth - traffic didn't ruffle the water surface at all?? Nicely done!
Cool shot! How long did you stand there waiting for the right person to walk by? This was pre-planned, right? How did the water stay so smooth - traffic didn't ruffle the water surface at all?? Nicely done!
it was preplanned, in that as i was approaching the intersection, i noticed the big puddle and folks' reflections in it as they were walking by. i didn't stand there at all, as i got to the intersection, i paused, waited about 2 seconds for the two folks to appear in my viewfinder, and i snapped the shutter. i was on my way immediately afterwards. for me, street shooting is a very fluid thing for the most part. only occassionally will i stay in one spot and fish for a shot.... harry used to get very upset when i would do this, as it would delay his arrival at virgil's for bbq ribs
thanks for the comment, and the kind words about my work!
it was preplanned, in that as i was approaching the intersection, i noticed the big puddle and folks' reflections in it as they were walking by. i didn't stand there at all, as i got to the intersection, i paused, waited about 2 seconds for the two folks to appear in my viewfinder, and i snapped the shutter. i was on my way immediately afterwards. for me, street shooting is a very fluid thing for the most part. only occassionally will i stay in one spot and fish for a shot.... harry used to get very upset when i would do this, as it would delay his arrival at virgil's for bbq ribs
thanks for the comment, and the kind words about my work!
Andy.. thats a perfect shot. I bet you were so excited when you caught it..
"Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph, is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk." - Edward Weston "The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over."-Hunter S.Thompson
Andy, telling you that a shot like this is great seems superfluous. You knew it was a great shot the minute you took it. Everyone has told you it was a great shot. PF asked how you got it and your answer makes it clear that you have a zone for street photography that's pretty enviable.
So let me try to tell you a little more. This is a really unusual composition, the focus of interest, the face is upside down and in the lower right sweet spot. The lines and the shadows on the street have a very interesting diagonal pattern. It is counterpointed by the reflection of the torso and it's diagonal reflection. The walking feet give the picture a sense of motion. But they are walking out of the shot. No matter, the reflected torso is walking into the shot.
But wait, there is more. The subject is split in two, but in the most unusual way. Both halves are here, but one has to look at the picture for a while to assemble them. The strong abstract composition force this to happen. Cool.
But wait, there is more. This picture is a reference to the famous Cartier-Bresson "Behind the Gare St. Lazare"
HCB also managed to get an upside down face as a focus of interest in the lower right sweet spot. He also has the subject running out of the shot. You shot is almost a Cubist take on the puddle subject, compared to HCB's late Impressionism. I don't know if you were consciously thinking of this when you decided on a B&W conversion. That decision might have made sense in isolation. But I happen to know that you know this HCB picture very well. For me, this reference makes the B&W decision very natural, something I don't always think.
I also like the way this shot reflects on your own work. The shot of the man walking away in the rain with the umbrella. (I couldn't find this in you online gallery) uses similar angles and rainy B&W mood. It was also a "decisive moment" with a sense of diagonal motion.
In short, a very original image with refereces in one of the greatest photographs of all time.
Andy, telling you that a shot like this is great seems superfluous. You knew it was a great shot the minute you took it. Everyone has told you it was a great shot. PF asked how you got it and your answer makes it clear that you have a zone for street photography that's pretty enviable.
So let me try to tell you a little more. This is a really unusual composition, the focus of interest, the face is upside down and in the lower right sweet spot. The lines and the shadows on the street have a very interesting diagonal pattern. It is counterpointed by the reflection of the torso and it's diagonal reflection. The walking feet give the picture a sense of motion. But they are walking out of the shot. No matter, the reflected torso is walking into the shot.
But wait, there is more. The subject is split in two, but in the most unusual way. Both halves are here, but one has to look at the picture for a while to assemble them. The strong abstract composition force this to happen. Cool.
But wait, there is more. This picture is a reference to the famous Cartier-Bresson "Behind the Gare St. Lazare"
HCB also managed to get an upside down face as a focus of interest in the lower right sweet spot. He also has the subject running out of the shot. You shot is almost a Cubist take on the puddle subject, compared to HCB's late Impressionism. I don't know if you were consciously thinking of this when you decided on a B&W conversion. That decision might have made sense in isolation. But I happen to know that you know this HCB picture very well. For me, this reference makes the B&W decision very natural, something I don't always think.
I also like the way this shot reflects on your own work. The shot of the man walking away in the rain with the umbrella. (I couldn't find this in you online gallery) uses similar angles and rainy B&W mood. It was also a "decisive moment" with a sense of diagonal motion.
In short, a very original image with refereces in one of the greatest photographs of all time.
wow what can i say, john - but thank you and ... to be compared like this is such high praise. to be sure, when i'm shooting, i'm heavily influenced by hcb and erwitt - it's really nice to know exactly how the shot made you feel and react, john.
After this you are no longer allowed to refer to yourself as "second rate" this is the kind of inspired photography that makes people famous! Such a great concept, I think that's what makes the difference between good shot and a great shot.
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but that's just one of the reasons its a fantastic shot
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Is the street wet? I too am trying to figure it out. Great wrok. Thanks for sharing.
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it was preplanned, in that as i was approaching the intersection, i noticed the big puddle and folks' reflections in it as they were walking by. i didn't stand there at all, as i got to the intersection, i paused, waited about 2 seconds for the two folks to appear in my viewfinder, and i snapped the shutter. i was on my way immediately afterwards. for me, street shooting is a very fluid thing for the most part. only occassionally will i stay in one spot and fish for a shot.... harry used to get very upset when i would do this, as it would delay his arrival at virgil's for bbq ribs
thanks for the comment, and the kind words about my work!
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Your work makes me miss my home town! :cry
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i hope you do shoot them, and share them!
thanks for the kind words.
thanks tim and aaron
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street shots, to date, IMHO
And boy do you do street shots well
Excellent shot and thanks for sharing it here.
Steve
That's a really nice coat, Charles...Brooks Brothers?
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Really nice shot.
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Was she aware?
thanks. you've *got* to come to ny, nir
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hiya, ann
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hey steve, thanks for looking and commenting.
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So let me try to tell you a little more. This is a really unusual composition, the focus of interest, the face is upside down and in the lower right sweet spot. The lines and the shadows on the street have a very interesting diagonal pattern. It is counterpointed by the reflection of the torso and it's diagonal reflection. The walking feet give the picture a sense of motion. But they are walking out of the shot. No matter, the reflected torso is walking into the shot.
But wait, there is more. The subject is split in two, but in the most unusual way. Both halves are here, but one has to look at the picture for a while to assemble them. The strong abstract composition force this to happen. Cool.
But wait, there is more. This picture is a reference to the famous Cartier-Bresson "Behind the Gare St. Lazare"
HCB also managed to get an upside down face as a focus of interest in the lower right sweet spot. He also has the subject running out of the shot. You shot is almost a Cubist take on the puddle subject, compared to HCB's late Impressionism. I don't know if you were consciously thinking of this when you decided on a B&W conversion. That decision might have made sense in isolation. But I happen to know that you know this HCB picture very well. For me, this reference makes the B&W decision very natural, something I don't always think.
I also like the way this shot reflects on your own work. The shot of the man walking away in the rain with the umbrella. (I couldn't find this in you online gallery) uses similar angles and rainy B&W mood. It was also a "decisive moment" with a sense of diagonal motion.
In short, a very original image with refereces in one of the greatest photographs of all time.
wow what can i say, john - but thank you and
thanks for the insights and comments.
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thanks steve, i really dig this one
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