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Sidewalks Of New York
Sidewalks Of New York
choltmeier


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Challenge: Movie Titles II (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Location: West 42nd St. at Bryant Park, New York City
Date: May 18, 2008
Aperture: f/1.8
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/90
Galleries: Urban
Date Uploaded: May 18, 2008

 Sidewalks of New York is a 2001 Paramount Pictures film
//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidewalks_of_New_York_(film)

I had been in New York for 3 days on business. I had to leave for the airport at 9 AM on Wednesday. I got up early to see what the challenges were for the week and had about an hour to find something that was right for the challenge, while still saving time to finish packing and get myself to the airport. I was pleased that I came upon this and had a good movie title to go with it.

The shot was taken on the sidewalk at Bryant Park, on W. 42nd St. near 6th Ave. in New York at about 7:30 AM. His sign reads, "Tell Me Off for $1". I asked if I could take his picture instead of telling him off and he happily obliged and posed for multiple shots.

I had another shot that was closer in and had showed more expression on his face. I decided the environment was key to the shot so I opted for this one. While the yellow glasses show personality, I would have loved to see his eyes. That would have strengthened the human connection.

Post Processing:
Camera Raw - clarity, saturation, contrast, blacks
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Tried black & white conversion but opted for color
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AuthorThread
 06/18/2008 06:32:24 PM
Chris, you have the gift of the gab or charm, if you like. That's at least as important as knowing how to use the camera in this hobby. You came from out of town and did NYC justice with that lens of yours. I'm enjoying your portfolio, by the way. Just found it.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/25/2008 11:26:28 AM
Very nice capture. Like the reflection in the glasses. Did I see this photo on JPG also?
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 05/24/2008 03:43:25 PM
A very appropriate title. Good use of color here.
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 05/23/2008 03:04:29 PM
Homeless people are such a common site in New York, sometimes we don't even se them anymore.
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 05/23/2008 02:58:28 PM
Wooow... Homeless and beggars always are an interesting story. You are brave, I'm afraid to shoot them. Great composition, nice colour scheme, excellent detail, good match on the movie title.
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 05/23/2008 01:15:27 AM
This image really tells a story. Really great job. I like this alot. What'd he think about getting his picture taken? :oP
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 05/21/2008 08:09:14 PM
I swear i met that guy
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 05/21/2008 07:35:01 AM
Pawdrix? Either way, great portrait and composition.
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