Bowdown to Pio - post some tribute shots

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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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!!!

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!

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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

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

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

Certainly no apologies necessary, Jason.

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

Pat

SoloDallas wrote in post #5245419
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.

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