New York Corner
It feels as if everyone took their proper places in this shot. Weather: film noir. Dogwalkers: Ready. Headlights on: Check. Now when I say ‘action,’ I want the lady with the shawl to step on the curb; and you - delivery guy on bike, make sure to take a beat before going on down 2nd avenue. Yeah, like that. Good.
Okay everyone. Roll film. Cue extras. Take one. Clapboard. Action!
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Comments
Comment from JeffK
Time: April 1, 2008, 4:53 pm
Hey Dave, are you turning off the autofocus or are you using it?
Jeff
Comment from dave
Time: April 1, 2008, 5:22 pm
I’m generally pre-focused; i.e. in this shot I’ve already focused on the curb (auto-focus) and I’m locking it by holding button on back of camera. I almost always work this way.
Comment from Lester
Time: April 1, 2008, 8:52 pm
What I love about this capture is the facelessness of all the human subjects but the old woman squeezed to the side and forced to find a safe path through all the dangerous action. Also the dogs, each pulling a different way, reflecting the city chaos
Comment from JB
Time: April 1, 2008, 11:56 am
Your last few shots are really very nice dave and certainly have that Leica “look”. Point being you’re not losing anything with the change in equipment other than perhaps a bit of stealth.