Bowdown to Pio - post some tribute shots

[cosworth]

If I could name someone who recently has made an impression on my style of shooting I have to tip my hat to BottomBracket. (TheHoff is a close second). As I wade though my shooting styles and what people tell me are my strong points I find myself in awe of friends that I've made here.

We all think the last shot we took was the best one ever. We all think that maybe one day we'll have a gallery opening that wows or shoot the biggest celeb wedding for $50k or just get recognized by peers. I see images form users here all the time that inspire me to reach for that brass ring. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brass_ring)

Pio has displayed some images of late that have validated what I like in shooting. I've been lucky enough to meet and shoot with him. I'm posting my best impersonation in colour (Times Sq. deserves colour). Find a shot in your NYC arsenal that is PIOific and post. Anything below 45th qualifies. If there was an urban shooter award for 2007 or 2008 I'd be casting my vote thusly.

http://www.jasonhollister.com/images/portrait.jpg

[CDickey]

Nice idea. I admire his work. Its actually ispired me to jump on the LIRR a litte more often. I'll post something when I get home from work in the am.

[Flo]

Wow.great photo Jason...what luck to have that yellow cab going by at that time to frame the mans head!!!

Only from what I have seen here.I agree 100% about your comments.

BTW.your B&W street photos are in a class by themselves as well.

[BottomBracket]

I have been in my own surreal world for the past couple of days; I was battling the flu and sleeping most of the time. Man this is a welcome respite though I dare say a bit surprising, as there is much talent in the Urban forum and POTN in general, and particularly from the OP himself, Jason. Hey Cos, thanks for this tribute (but aren't tributes reserved for those in decline or *shudder* no longer with us?) and coming from you it is indeed high praise. I just strive to be the best I can in my photographic niche which is the income-challenged field of street photography. Though I have been a film user for many years, my current work would be nothing if it weren't for the tips and advice that I soaked in from POTN.

For example, I just placed in an order for a 5D, but I just read Jason's IQ test for the 5D, 1D, and 20D. Now I am seriously considering withdrawing my order and go for a 1D camera. GGrrrrrrrr my mind was already set and now I am reconsidering.

Great photo by the way Jason, lots of stuff going there - I like the expression of the artist's subject with the cabs whizzing behind him. Oh yes, and I agree with the color saturation here, it is Times Square after all.

Thanks Flo and CDickey! I am now off to drink some flu meds.

[<AkulA>]

Hey Pio, what IQ test are ya talkin about? Sounds like good reading!

[condyk]

Very nice shot and great subject just a waitin' and a posin' there for ya!

Pio, you are the King of Konurbation Klickery sir. A richly deserved accolade, even if it does only come from Cossie ;-)

[cosworth]

http://jasonhollister.com/blog/?p=44

[Grace]

dang!!! All my shots are tied up on my POS harddrive that is waiting for a new case!

I'd love to post one! I have two in mind!!!

[ErikM]

Here is a shot from NYC 07. ALMOST stood in the same spot as ya Jason ;) Wicked shot might I add!

I agree... Pio is the urban master!

I will be visiting NYC again in May and I am REALLY excited because I will actually get to shoot ALL day, EVERY day for 4 days straight! :D

http://www.netengine.ca/photos/NYC_07/timesquarenight.jpg

[SoloDallas]

I realize only now that I had been liking both you - cosworth - and Pio.
Regarding Pio, I even remember coming back here to POTN to look again for him to bookmark his collection of photos, to which I go back often.
Just the other day Cosworth, I found myself doing the same with your photos - the ones on the street thread.
I find it an amusing coincidence that you are tributing Pio now. The two of you are my most favourite city/people/street photographers here and I have been inspired by you both.
Cheers,
Fil, Italy

[WaPat]

Jason,

Just newbie curiosity.....was the above shot handheld at the 1/10" SS or do you carry a tripod/monopod when street shooting?

Thanks,

Pat

[cosworth]

My apologies WaPat I'm not sure what I had done there, but I have been quite known for carrying a monopod.

[WaPat]

Certainly no apologies necessary, Jason.

Thanks for the response......monopod seems like a good idea for those types of shutter speeds.

Pat

[cosworth]

I realize only now that I had been liking both you - cosworth - and Pio.
Regarding Pio, I even remember coming back here to POTN to look again for him to bookmark his collection of photos, to which I go back often.
Just the other day Cosworth, I found myself doing the same with your photos - the ones on the street thread.
I find it an amusing coincidence that you are tributing Pio now. The two of you are my most favourite city/people/street photographers here and I have been inspired by you both.
Cheers,
Fil, Italy

Wow. I'm sure I speak for both of us in thanking you for the compliments.

[<AkulA>]

I think this would be a nice place for Pio to chose his 3 favorite urban shots to post... as a tribute to himself!

[BottomBracket]

Thanks SoloDallas, I am glad you enjoy the photos.

Hey Brandon, it so hard to pick just three, that's like asking me who my favorite child is. Oh wait, I only have one. :D I'll take you up on that, though it would be funny to call it a tribute to myself! Thanks guys - been receiving lots of pm's, emails by the way asking for PP tips - all answered. Give me some time to pick 3.

[BottomBracket]

Had a difficult time picking, but here are three shots that I like:

"Drenched Dog Afternoon"
http://piofort.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p658003885-4.jpg

"Shelter"
http://piofort.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p603701108-4.jpg

"Self-Picture With Family"
http://piofort.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p708015086-4.jpg

[<AkulA>]

I knew the first 2 would be included - but I'm actually surprised about your 3rd! I don't think I've seen it before... marvelous!

[cosworth]

What I like about Pio's work is that he captures people without them being part of the photograph directly. They frame the shot or the shot frames them.

I have a very interesting book on 20th century photographers. The amount of street and urban in there is immense. I'd love to see where we look back at our time - 40 years from now and who are the celebrated shooters.

[eddarr]

40 years from now and who are the celebrated shooters.

That's going to be tough. 40 years ago there maybe was 1000 people shooting urban (or any discipline for that matter). Now there are 5000 "good" shooters mixed into 20,000 "other" shooters. There is so much saturation that distinguishing the good from the others is hard now. And it will only get harder.

That's the wonderful thing about this thread. The acclaim for the good shooters will have to come from peers in the future and from places like this forum. The general public just can't swim through the ocean of images to find the ones that should stand out.

Pio and Jason absolutely deserve respect for the quality of images they produce. There are quite a few people here on POTN that consistently produce solid work. And it's good to see that recognition coming from their peers.

[<AkulA>]

I think thats another reason why the POTN photo books are such a good idea. A sort of way to immortalize good photos and shooters, and bring them to the for-front of the sea of images floating around the internet.

[BottomBracket]

Brandon - if I were to pick my favorite photo out of all the ones I took, it would have to be the third one. It has 2 of the people who mean everything to me, and in it I am doing something that I love most.

Hey Jason, thanks for the insight on how I take pics, I never thought of it that way. And to be considered, even faintly that I may be a 'celebrated shooter', well that really blows my mind. I'm just here enjoying myself, perhaps I should find a way to break into the art scene.

Eric thanks too - POTN does have lots of talent, and if I am a doing well in my photography it is a testament to the numerous wonderful advice and helping atmosphere here in the forum.

[adam*]

Keep up the good work pio. Shame i've not posted in here in a long time, i've just not had that much time for urban shooting. I do have at least one from my travels in eastern europe which i'll post when I get round to editing.

I'm in the same situation as you too pio although I already have the 5D. I'm considering swapping for a 1dmk2/n.

[Billo78]

Here's a few urban landscapes I shot when in New York for a few days last year, not sure if they fall into the Pio tribute category or not though!

http://lh3.google.co.uk/simon.bills/R0SFCu1wEDI/AAAAAAAAEJM/vYRHcn3a-18/s800/IMG_5113.JPG.jpg




http://lh5.google.co.uk/simon.bills/R0SFKO1wEHI/AAAAAAAAEJs/zgzigk2se68/s800/IMG_5141.JPG.jpg


http://lh5.google.co.uk/simon.bills/R0SGHO1wEfI/AAAAAAAAEMw/iBgdN242PH4/s800/IMG_5355.JPG.jpg


http://lh6.google.co.uk/simon.bills/R0SGee1wEpI/AAAAAAAAEOE/PSCFnXHgvj4/s800/IMG_5440.JPG.jpg

[<AkulA>]

I think the 2nd one looks really "Pio'ish" lol

[Flo]

Pio, I love that third photo.so unique.

[BottomBracket]

Thanks Adam. I have a brand new 5D sitting in a box here, unopened. Reading that darn test of Cosworth had me getting a 1D body, and it is on its way here as I type :) I may end up returning the 5D, or perhaps sell it here, maybe even keeping it, I don't know.

Billo, I like those pics! 1, 2, and 4 for me. The second one does look like something I would take, hmm perhaps desaturated a bit, and the glass reflections brought out? Thanks for sharing!

Flo, thanks! It is the photo I like most. We were at a Japanese restaurant, and I went outside after ordering since I spied something that might make a fine photo. I took it, and when I turned around I saw my family nicely framed in the window, and I saw my reflection.

[adam*]

Thanks Adam. I have a brand new 5D sitting in a box here, unopened. Reading that darn test of Cosworth had me getting a 1D body, and it is on its way here as I type :) I may end up returning the 5D, or perhaps sell it here, maybe even keeping it, I don't know.

Billo, I like those pics! 1, 2, and 4 for me. The second one does look like something I would take, hmm perhaps desaturated a bit, and the glass reflections brought out? Thanks for sharing!

Flo, thanks! It is the photo I like most. We were at a Japanese restaurant, and I went outside after ordering since I spied something that might make a fine photo. I took it, and when I turned around I saw my family nicely framed in the window, and I saw my reflection.

Which 1D did you go for?

[BottomBracket]

Adam, I went for the Mk2. I thought about the mk3, but I held off. Let's see how this camera works out. I sometimes shoot in the rain, and so far my 20D's are still fine from a little soaking. I'm not really ready to risk a new 5D to rain, but I think I will have no problems with the 1D. I am sending back the 5D today, and maybe I will pick up the Sigma DP1 in a moment of weakness.

[NeutronBoy]

Love that shot of the dogs. Here is one of my NYC photos - it got panned, but it is still one of my favorite shots and I think it's PERFECT: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=356567&highlight=NYPD

[BottomBracket]

Hey thanks NB! Your photo is very NYC, Times Square too right? Street photos are rife with technical flaws, but it is all about capturing the moment. If your photo reflects what you saw and felt during that moment, then you have done well.

[Kevan]

Okay...how do you do it? How do you face perfect strangers and take their picture? Do you ask first? Poi, that guy wrapped in the yellow plastic standing in the doorway, did he give you the nod? Do you incurr their wrath? Do you pay them? Do you simply set up the camera just off scene and then at the last second bring your subject(s) into frame and click? Have you ever had "I your face moments" when you thought you were going the be repayed with a blackeye and broken camera?

The photos shared here are thoroughly entertaining. Thanks

[NeutronBoy]

thanks BB !! - yes it was the TS area.

[prcrstn8]

This might fit in the blurry cab category ...

[mrbojangles13]

all the images here are great, except the one posted by the op. lol jk i think that one might be my fav

[BottomBracket]

This might fit in the blurry cab category ...

Interesting shot - there's no doubt this is NYC, with the hot dog stand, speeding yellow cab, and ESB's lights reflecting off the building. Love it, grain suits the photo well too.

[BottomBracket]

Okay...how do you do it? How do you face perfect strangers and take their picture? Do you ask first? Poi, that guy wrapped in the yellow plastic standing in the doorway, did he give you the nod? Do you incurr their wrath? Do you pay them? Do you simply set up the camera just off scene and then at the last second bring your subject(s) into frame and click? Have you ever had "I your face moments" when you thought you were going the be repayed with a blackeye and broken camera?

The photos shared here are thoroughly entertaining. Thanks

Lol about paying! That's a rumor started by MDJAK ;) No I never pay my subjects to pose, I just take a photo of them. With street musicians and/or performers, I give them some change after I take a picture. I very rarely ask first, as doing so in my opinion will elicit an unnatural expression.

The guy in the doorway was taken during a rainstorm. I was standing on the street to get this photo, getting drenched. The beauty of taking photos in rain is that no one will ever accost you for doing so, they are too busy staying dry. Look at the dude at the middle of this pano, he doesn't seem too happy about me taking photos. But he's not going to go out and get wet just to tell me to stop.
http://piofort.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p595443922-4.jpg

In street photography, I love using wide angle lenses. The advantage is that you can put your main subject at the edge of the photo, and he may be looking at you but he's not sure if you're taking a photo of him because the camera really isn't pointing at him. After the photo is taken, I pretend to be interested in some other thing, so the subject relaxes and doesn't mind me anymore. See this photo:
http://piofort.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p755641626-4.jpg

I also love using my Canon G6 camera. Most people think it is a simple point and shoot camera, but it is really capable of much more than that. I have mine set on hyperfocal focusing using one of the custom function slots so that the camera is ready to take photos without the dreaded 'shutter' lag inherent in compact cameras. And the advantage of the earlier G-series cameras (G1 to G6) is the swiveling screen. With it, I can drop down the camera to waist level and take a shot without the subjects noticing it. In the following shot, if I lifted the camera to my face to take a photo (and especially if I use a big black dSLR), the people would most likely turn their heads away to hide their face.
http://piofort.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p1062665931-4.jpg

Have to cook dinner now! Will answer your other questions later ;)

[<AkulA>]

Love that last one man!

[shadowkipper]

Nice Pics!

I love your work :p

[prcrstn8]

Re: shooting people in the face - I asked a friend how he was able to get a full-face photo of a drug dealer in Portugal. He said it went like this:

Drug Guy: hey wanna buy some hash?
Me: No thanks
Drug Guy: it's good
Me: How about I take your photo instead?
Drug Guy: Ok.. 2 Euros
Me: 1 Euro
Drug Guy: Ok

The guy then poses and I take one rushed shot and then reframe to take another...

Drug Guy: You only get 1 shot for a Euro

[Kevan]

I'm a bit intimidated by the idea of street photography. Not so much the buildings and crowds, but the individual. Seeking them out and getting them to stare down the barrel of the lense. For that brief moment there's that personal connection that runs so contrary to city living, respecting other people's space, that some folk take it as being in their face.

Thanks Poi for the examples and suggestions.

Not to suggest you guys doing this are dressed like slobs, but does your own personal appearance contribute to your success in the click? I mean, I can't believe someone looking like a tourist is at all tolerated. Is there a common or lowest denominator approach that makes the photographer bend in, become acceptable to the target as someone who isn't playing with their souls?

[BottomBracket]

Actually looking like a tourist has an advantage - people somewhat expect you to take pictures, so they don't mind. That said, I dress up neither flashy nor trashy, as the more you blend in the crowd, the better.

[<AkulA>]

Look at the dude at the middle of this pano, he doesn't seem too happy about me taking photos. But he's not going to go out and get wet just to tell me to stop.
http://piofort.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p595443922-4.jpg





It's a bit small, but is that guy tossin ya the bird? lol

-

[BottomBracket]

I am pretty sure he did at some point. Some people here when they think their photo is being taken, subtly give you the finger.

http://piofort.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p164219334-4.jpg

[qtaran111]

Pio, that B&W shot above is fantastic.

[<AkulA>]

Some people here when they think their photo is being taken, subtly give you the finger.


Hahaha, their way of sayin "Welcome to NY buddy!" eh?

[Flo]

Brilliant photos Pio.I love the diner one.

[Razor524]

I love the diner photo. There is an artist named Thomas Pradzynski whose work it really reminds me of for some reason. He paints street scenes (although without people usually). Great shot!!

[BottomBracket]

Thanks folks. I really like the detail that I am getting from the 20D. I think that they are great cameras if you nail the exposure, and now that they are selling for cheap they really have incredible value. I wouldn't mind getting another one (I have 2) if the price is really low and is in great condition.

I better look up on Thomas Pradzynski, thanks for the tip. Actually I was thinking about Hopper's "Nighthawks" when I was taking this picture, although it is a bit presumptuous for me to compare my photo to that.;)

[nicksan]

I have been an admirer of Pio's work as well and like others here had the pleasure of meeting him earlier this year. Super nice guy to boot!

Here are my feeble attempts an "Pio-ism".:D

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p385680275-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p754188586-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p174177648-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p128023860-4.jpg

[shadowkipper]

WOW.

Loving those shots man

[Copilot]

I have been an admirer of Pio's work as well and like others here had the pleasure of meeting him earlier this year. Super nice guy to boot!

Here are my feeble attempts an "Pio-ism".:D



http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p754188586-4.jpg





Thats a great shot.

[BottomBracket]

Ah Nick, you are too kind, thanks. Your shots are not feeble - I really like #2, an unusual happening shot. We better shoot again sometime!

[MDJAK]

Pio who?

[MDJAK]

I wonder who put Cos up to this thread. Something ain't kosher. In fact, it stinks to high heaven.
http://www.pbase.com/mdjak/image/89859820.jpg

[MDJAK]

I once had a teacher whose name was Kimo Donohue. He was fifth generation American. Spoke, wrote and read nine languages fluently, including Japanese and Chinese. We were very good friends. I hadn't seen him for a while and when we met up again I was teaching in the same school as he. I said hello and he didn't respond. I asked him what was wrong. He said my wife didn't like him. (We had dinner together sometime before.)
I said that couldn't be further from the truth, that my wife liked him a lot.
His response to me was: "OH, BALLS." And he walked away. Those were the last words we ever spoke.
Here's my ode to that:
http://www.pbase.com/image/89584191.jpg

[BottomBracket]

Hey Mark, is that your pet Fluffy? ;) I have to say that the backside is, er, impressive, for lack of a better term. Here's a photo of Fluffy's more unfortunate cousins. Interesting story by the way. Why did he think your wife doesn't like him?

http://piofort.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p1027479034-4.jpg

[MDJAK]

I wondered what happened to fluffy's babies. :oops:

Never really knew the answer to why. I think he may have been gay and was jealous of her.

[nicksan]

You sure it wasn't b/c that she kept on staring at his...um...you know...uhhhh...yeah.

I wondered what happened to fluffy's babies. :oops:

Never really knew the answer to why. I think he may have been gay and was jealous of her.

[BottomBracket]

Hell has no fury like a.......... gotta admit those are substantial gonads.

[txduggan]

Man...have to visit this section more......just some awesome work....and I've been a fan of Cos and Pio (although a quiet one ;) )

So...here's my "homage", although monkey with epilepsy could probably do better :shock:

17th street:

http://tomduggan.com/0306nyc1/_MG_0469.jpg

Times Square:

http://tomduggan.com/030610D/Day%204%20-%20NYC%20-%20Manhattan/Times%20Square/_MG_2030.jpg

This is almost enough to get my buttocks out and start shooting again ;)

Tom D

[MDJAK]

Man...have to visit this section more......just some awesome work....and I've been a fan of Cos and Pio (although a quiet one ;) )

So...here's my "homage", although monkey with epilepsy could probably do better :

This is almost enough to get my buttocks out and start shooting again ;)

Tom D

Unfortunately, you're probably right, a monkey could do better.:p;):lol:

And I've personally witnesses that buttocks in question. Quite large and slow moving. It would take a real kick to get it moving. :lol:
me

[BottomBracket]

Great shots Tom! #1 is my favorite, it makes one wonder and make up stories as to what may have happened. I'm not sure if an epileptic monkey can take these though, these are definitely not green box mode shots.

LOL too funny Mark. Didn't Tom outjump you in a quadracer?

[txduggan]

Unfortunately, you're probably right, a monkey could do better.:p;):lol:

And I've personally witnesses that buttocks in question. Quite large and slow moving. It would take a real kick to get it moving. :lol:
me

I'm sending my trained marmoset over to fling poo in your Bentley ;)

-Me 2

[txduggan]

Great shots Tom! #1 is my favorite, it makes one wonder and make up stories as to what may have happened. I'm not sure if an epileptic monkey can take these though, these are definitely not green box mode shots.

LOL too funny Mark. Didn't Tom outjump you in a quadracer?

Oh no..no..no.....Mark's the quad rider....I just pretend to be ;)

#1 is my favorite too...to date *sigh*

Hopefully, I'll make one of these POTN shoots...SOMEDAY! ARG!

I still owe Mark some trail time on "the mountain"......

I'm putting a request in for more hours in the day....LOL!

Thanks for the kind words :D

Tom D

[BottomBracket]

Hey will be glad to see you in one of the meets someday Tom. So Mark was the one flying in the quad? I had it wrong all along. You're the one straddling the bike rack right?

[Calzinger]

Here are a few I took a LONG time ago. I always used to use a telephoto for street shooting, but I've been really pushed to start using a midrange zoom or even normal prime lately. Problem there is that I don't own either. :|

Anyway, sorry for the quality. I had to pull these off facebook as I was too lazy to go dig through my hard drives.

[txduggan]

Hey will be glad to see you in one of the meets someday Tom. So Mark was the one flying in the quad? I had it wrong all along. You're the one straddling the bike rack right?


Hmmm...that image is a scary one...and can't remember it! LOL!

Nope....this is muddy ole me:

http://tomduggan.com/misc/td/TomD_atv.jpg

See??? No straddling! LOL!

Tom D

[txduggan]

Here are a few I took a LONG time ago. I always used to use a telephoto for street shooting, but I've been really pushed to start using a midrange zoom or even normal prime lately. Problem there is that I don't own either. :|

Anyway, sorry for the quality. I had to pull these off facebook as I was too lazy to go dig through my hard drives.


Rightmost shot is uber powerful......nice....

Tom D

[Calzinger]

Rightmost shot is uber powerful......nice....

Tom D
Thanks a bunch Tom. It's actually a shot taken back in the summer of '06. I was digging through some old folders and found it, totally brushed by it when I first looked through the folder however many years ago. Just goes to show ya, unless a shot is completely OOF or very poorly exposed, it might not be worth deleting!

[BottomBracket]

Tom, that looks like fun! How come the quad is muddy, and you're clean as a whistle?

Chris I remember these photos. Quite touching, and the sepia treatment is well applied here. When are you going to get a normal zoom?

[txduggan]

Been out of circulation for a while...GAGH!

Reason I'm "clean" is that the tires ROCK! LOL!

They just threw the muck in the right direction....

Tom D

[i_am_hydrogen]

It isn't New York, but...

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7176/peepsthreados9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[BottomBracket]

Been out of circulation for a while...GAGH!

Reason I'm "clean" is that the tires ROCK! LOL!

They just threw the muck in the right direction....

Tom D

Lol, I wish they have that for mountain bikes!

It isn't New York, but...

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7176/peepsthreados9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Excellent capture Kevin! It could very well be a scene from NYC. Where was this at?

[tsw910]

im not sure if you remember these Pio ... but these are the closest to Pio Style i can get .. thanks for the inspiration

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4010/14ky0.jpg

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/985/13wy9.jpg

[BottomBracket]

Tom, I do remember these - saturation does work for these photos, I love them. I like the inclusion of a person beside the Number 9 sculpture, and the taxi shot is a good slice of life photo. Dude seems to be staring at you by the way.

[tsw910]

thanks Pio ... we have to get together one day and have a " walk around NYC " once i get my gear back again lol

[kenyc]

If I could name someone who recently has made an impression on my style of shooting I have to tip my hat to BottomBracket. (TheHoff is a close second). As I wade though my shooting styles and what people tell me are my strong points I find myself in awe of friends that I've made here.

We all think the last shot we took was the best one ever. We all think that maybe one day we'll have a gallery opening that wows or shoot the biggest celeb wedding for $50k or just get recognized by peers. I see images form users here all the time that inspire me to reach for that brass ring. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brass_ring)

Pio has displayed some images of late that have validated what I like in shooting. I've been lucky enough to meet and shoot with him. I'm posting my best impersonation in colour (Times Sq. deserves colour). Find a shot in your NYC arsenal that is PIOific and post. Anything below 45th qualifies. If there was an urban shooter award for 2007 or 2008 I'd be casting my vote thusly.

http://www.jasonhollister.com/images/portrait.jpg


Love that shot, the man posing and the blur-taxi and perfecto!

KAC

[pmk]

I don't think this is very Pioific but maybe he's ridden his bike here?

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p884592472-4.jpg

pmk

[i_am_hydrogen]

Excellent capture Kevin! It could very well be a scene from NYC. Where was this at?

Thanks. It was taken downtown on State near Jackson. I jokingly thought about trying to pass it off as NYC but figured some eagle-eyed member might be able to tell the difference.

[bryanj87]

I've been following this thread from day one. I really admire not only Pio's work, but Cosworth's as well. I used their work and this thread as inspiration on a recent trip to NYC to try and capture something worthy of posting in this thread. Here is what I came up with:

http://www.bryanbzdula.com/newpics/albums/userpics/bowdown-to-pio.jpg

[BottomBracket]

Love that shot, the man posing and the blur-taxi and perfecto!

KAC

I quite agree, that photo of Jason in the initial post is an amzing street photo. Every time I look at it, there seems to be something new to see. Very well captured, Cos...

[BottomBracket]

I don't think this is very Pioific but maybe he's ridden his bike here?

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p884592472-4.jpg

pmk

Philip, it actually looks like something that I have taken in the past. I think I have an eerily similar photo, taken at a spot very near this one. I will look for it in my archives. Well captured!

[BottomBracket]

thanks Pio ... we have to get together one day and have a " walk around NYC " once i get my gear back again lol

Tom, I would like that, perhaps we can schedule a mini POTN meet this May or June. What happened to your gear?

Thanks. It was taken downtown on State near Jackson. I jokingly thought about trying to pass it off as NYC but figured some eagle-eyed member might be able to tell the difference.

It could pass off as an NYC photo, but the bus gives it away ;)

[BottomBracket]

I've been following this thread from day one. I really admire not only Pio's work, but Cosworth's as well. I used their work and this thread as inspiration on a recent trip to NYC to try and capture something worthy of posting in this thread. Here is what I came up with:

http://www.bryanbzdula.com/newpics/albums/userpics/bowdown-to-pio.jpg

Bryan, I think this is an excellent capture! I like the static pedestrians juxtaposed against the rushing train. So very NYC. Good job!

[Liphotoman]

Just stumbled on this FOrum (And will be back regularly), and I think this shot would fit the Pioific definition. Especially since he is in Pittsburgh right now at a Chess TOurney.

This certainly defines the Diversity that is New York City!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a365/gwesq/New%20York%20City/ChessGame1Small.jpg

[Village_Idiot]

Don't forget, Pio travels to the not so deep south on occasion too.

One from DC.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2410/1737233602_085e8dfdd8_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cokronk/1737233602/)

[tsw910]

Tom, I would like that, perhaps we can schedule a mini POTN meet this May or June. What happened to your gear?


that would be awesome .. may or june ..

i've sold my gear due to getting married and bought a new condo .. so i had to scrape up as much cash as i possibity can lol ... but its all coming back to me now lol ..

[BottomBracket]

that would be awesome .. may or june ..

i've sold my gear due to getting married and bought a new condo .. so i had to scrape up as much cash as i possibity can lol ... but its all coming back to me now lol ..

Ah good for you! Hope you get your gear soon!

[BottomBracket]

Just stumbled on this FOrum (And will be back regularly), and I think this shot would fit the Pioific definition. Especially since he is in Pittsburgh right now at a Chess TOurney.

This certainly defines the Diversity that is New York City!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a365/gwesq/New%20York%20City/ChessGame1Small.jpg

Excellent shot LPM! It really show the diversity of NYC's communities, and how chess is one endeavor that brings everyone together. Except for sore losers of course. Such a timely shot, I just returned from Pittsburgh with my son where he compete in the Chess Nationals. Thanks for sharing!

[BottomBracket]

Don't forget, Pio travels to the not so deep south on occasion too.

One from DC.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2410/1737233602_085e8dfdd8_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cokronk/1737233602/)

VI, I really like this. It has all the elements of my ideal NYC photo - grit, angst, shadow. Excellent capture, thanks for sharing!

[bluesmap]

If I could name someone who recently has made an impression on my style of shooting I have to tip my hat to BottomBracket. (TheHoff is a close second). As I wade though my shooting styles and what people tell me are my strong points I find myself in awe of friends that I've made here.

We all think the last shot we took was the best one ever. We all think that maybe one day we'll have a gallery opening that wows or shoot the biggest celeb wedding for $50k or just get recognized by peers. I see images form users here all the time that inspire me to reach for that brass ring. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brass_ring)

Pio has displayed some images of late that have validated what I like in shooting. I've been lucky enough to meet and shoot with him. I'm posting my best impersonation in colour (Times Sq. deserves colour). Find a shot in your NYC arsenal that is PIOific and post. Anything below 45th qualifies. If there was an urban shooter award for 2007 or 2008 I'd be casting my vote thusly.

http://www.jasonhollister.com/images/portrait.jpg

can you perhaps indulge a little bit about how this masterpiece was created? more often than not when im out at time square im trying to figure where to place my shutter.
whats your exif on this? this is a masterpiece on such many levels


the other photos to follow are incredible also

[<AkulA>]

Exif shows manual exposure: f/4, 1/10, ISO 125

[greygoose]

just my share. times square


http://grayfilm.com/images/20080413174721_img_9547.jpg


http://grayfilm.com/images/20070918224253_img_6501-3.jpg

[tony rage]

Geez! Ive been checking this thread and now I want to go dow to booooooring downtown Orlando for shome shots, It could be a good lil trip because dt orlando has lots of homeless people.

[BottomBracket]

Greygoose, thanks for sharing. That second one is excellent! Posed shot?

Hey Tony, I am glad that the photos shared by the people here inspired you to go out, I hope to see the photos you take sometime. Though taking photos of the homeless is part of street photography, there is much more than that. That said, the best homeless photos shroud them in a bit of anonymity and draw attention to their plight while affording them a bit of dignity.

Thanks for the comments!

[pmk]

Bryan's excellent subway shot reminds me that I took one while visiting our daughter earlier this year. I like the reflection of my wife on the subway as it screams along.

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p598685854-5.jpg

pmk

[greygoose]

pmk. i actually do agree. that is an incredible photo. the reflection and just about everything else. was that the sigma 10-20 or the 24-105

[<AkulA>]

exif shows the shot was taken at 10mm

[BottomBracket]

Bryan's excellent subway shot reminds me that I took one while visiting our daughter earlier this year. I like the reflection of my wife on the subway as it screams along.

http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p598685854-5.jpg

pmk

Philip, that is a cracking photo. The reflection on the speeding train makes this photo. I hope we can shoot together next time you are down here. You have a lovely wife by the way.

[pmk]

Thanks, Pio. I'd love to shoot with you ... on one condition -- we do an urban assault singlespeed ride to hit multiple locations. Camera, bike, action! :)

My daughter's staying in New York this summer (Brooklyn, actually), so I hope we can hook up during one our visits.

pmk

[BottomBracket]

Thanks, Pio. I'd love to shoot with you ... on one condition -- we do an urban assault singlespeed ride to hit multiple locations. Camera, bike, action! :)

My daughter's staying in New York this summer (Brooklyn, actually), so I hope we can hook up during one our visits.

pmk

Hey we can do that! I do that sometimes, I cover a lot of distance that way. Just don't leave me behind if I decide to bring my folder (or my singlespeed!).