Street Photography

A GR moment dissected: Candy, Soda & Cigars

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This shot was taken on one of those rainy days – and I was the only one walking down 7th Avenue-seriously, there was no soul in sight, until I spotted the two Japanese tourists. The tension in their body language, their out of place appearance in front of the soda/candy/cigar landmark called for a classic composition. The whole scene felt unreal, the clear air, vibrant colors and the lack of traffic transformed this moment into a different time period.
Shot with the GR at 1/400 f6.3 at ISO 3200. (You can order the Rico GR here at BH and Adorama)
Processing: +25% saturation, that took care of the reds.
Now this shot also reveals a lot about the quality of the sensor/lens combination – for the pixel peeper in us ;) find out after the break

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NYC Underground: It’s the journey, not the destination

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If you have been to NYC or live here you know this was a special moment, I am not talking about the subjects discussing the deeper meaning of life but the emptiness surrounding them. This shot was taken on the upper platform of the Union Square subway station, one of the busiest in the city.
Ricoh GR and the GW-3 wide angle attachment, which is truly fantastic, review coming soon!
Update: In stock at Adorama-don’t wait, click here to get one.