I think it would be interesting to go on a photo walk with you. I look for interesting people, and then go from there. I think you look for interesting angles or settings or something about the backdrop, and then you wait for the right subject to complete the image. It'd be interesting to see you work like that.
Thanks Doug, GE and yes these could be a part of a larger body of work.
Thanks Ron, the first one I was down on the river walk in Chicago and saw this wonderful hat on the older woman but I just wasn't seeing anything when I was at her level We were walking in the same direction and I thought that if I could get her from above in side it might be something. I then saw the bridge ahead so I ran up the steps and hoped I could get there before she went under. I did, I waited and then hoped she would remain alone. She did I saw what I thought was an interesting shot quickly framed it and shot.
# 2 was just these two guys in theses white cowboy hats in Wicker Park at a street fair. I saw the hats and thought if I put them low in the frame, didn't show their faces and used that wonderful sky (Leica M Mono and red filter to really darken the sky) I might have something interesting.
I really go out blank with no preconceived ideas and look. I kinda get in a state where I am constantly looking for interesting things to happen. Not generally good company (LoL). Usually pre focused (DoF scales) and I have the exposure set just waiting for something I find interesting to happen.
Congrats Allen!
Hats are one of my favorite subjects. They are returning to style now. I really enjoy visiting local churches at Easter when some ladies wear some of the greatest of hats! Or Churchill Downs at race time.
Well done!
Dan
