Hi Peter, Nice shot. I was in Toronto recently for some street shooting and it looks like we nearly bumped into each other: http://blaubacphoto.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/wpid-dsc04501.jpg … much to my annoyance a few moments later I missed a skateboarder going through the fountains while I was fiddling with my ISO setting.
Hi Chris, yes, it’s a small world.
Speaking of annoyances, I almost had *the* shot, 8 min prior to this one… but somebody got in my way and I didn’t get the angle I wanted. I might post the shot tomorrow (still thinking about it because I nailed it @ f/0.95), but the angle ruins what could have been a wonderful and spontaneous image. Oh well.
I’m thinking I won’t post it.
An interesting comparison of the same area between Chris’ image and yours. I wonder if the difference stems (in part) from someone who lives there to that of a visitor.
I’d say “no” in this case, as this was my first time photographing this area containing the fountains.
In terms of difference I’m not sure if I would rate that particular shot of mine very highly. I am currently experimenting with a new focal length, 28mm, a new camera, and a new style…more of a snapshot aesthetic.Although the guy in the shot has character I don’t think there’s really much of a story there. It also lacks my usual focus on more formal composition. Anyway it’s always good to experiment…but Peter’s is the better shot.
…but…but…the rain is going UP! (So why isn’t he holding the umbrella upside down??)
🙂
Love it!. Reminds me of the “Thomas Crown Affair” where everyone had bowler hats and the sprinklers were triggered. Great movie. Great shot too!
All the best,
M.
It’s a crazy world Mark.
Peter, your focus, timing, and composition are excellent! The more I look, the more interesting the story is. I think I can see raindrops in the bottom right corner of the photo and the pavement on the right is wet beyond the reach of the fountains … but if he can just get through it, the pavement is dry on the other side.
Prosophos 
Nice shot! Good story!
Thank you Jeffrey.
Fantastic!
Thank you Andrew.
Hi Peter, Nice shot. I was in Toronto recently for some street shooting and it looks like we nearly bumped into each other: http://blaubacphoto.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/wpid-dsc04501.jpg … much to my annoyance a few moments later I missed a skateboarder going through the fountains while I was fiddling with my ISO setting.
Hi Chris, yes, it’s a small world.
Speaking of annoyances, I almost had *the* shot, 8 min prior to this one… but somebody got in my way and I didn’t get the angle I wanted. I might post the shot tomorrow (still thinking about it because I nailed it @ f/0.95), but the angle ruins what could have been a wonderful and spontaneous image. Oh well.
I’m thinking I won’t post it.
An interesting comparison of the same area between Chris’ image and yours. I wonder if the difference stems (in part) from someone who lives there to that of a visitor.
I’d say “no” in this case, as this was my first time photographing this area containing the fountains.
The difference(s) stem from countless variables. For a more detailed explanation, please see my article on “INFUSION OF SELF”: https://prosophos.com/2013/01/10/my-photography-workflow-part-4/
Peter.
In terms of difference I’m not sure if I would rate that particular shot of mine very highly. I am currently experimenting with a new focal length, 28mm, a new camera, and a new style…more of a snapshot aesthetic.Although the guy in the shot has character I don’t think there’s really much of a story there. It also lacks my usual focus on more formal composition. Anyway it’s always good to experiment…but Peter’s is the better shot.
…but…but…the rain is going UP! (So why isn’t he holding the umbrella upside down??)
🙂
Love it!. Reminds me of the “Thomas Crown Affair” where everyone had bowler hats and the sprinklers were triggered. Great movie. Great shot too!
All the best,
M.
It’s a crazy world Mark.
Peter, your focus, timing, and composition are excellent! The more I look, the more interesting the story is. I think I can see raindrops in the bottom right corner of the photo and the pavement on the right is wet beyond the reach of the fountains … but if he can just get through it, the pavement is dry on the other side.