they just got engaged

Andy Williams · Apr 12, 2004

you never know what you'll find in the five minute walk through nyc's grand central terminal. that's what i love about candid and street photography ... you can do it all day or you can do it in five minutes, like i did tonight on the way home from the city. by the way, the may 2004 issue of popular photography has a really good article on street photography - makes for good reading.

they just got engaged - and they were getting a few shots taken in gct. i watched, shot off a few frames, and then everybody in the terminal applauded... it was a grand thing to be part of, and shows the true spirit of new yorkers. we really do stop and appreciate the little, and big, things in life....

canon rebel, with 50mm f/1.4 aboard. 1/30th sec, f/2.8, iso 1600. in post, noise reduction (fred miranda's isox pro).

not everybody applauded ;-) ... this fellow didn't look up from his book during the whole time. i've watched him for weeks now, he reads here most every afternoon, usually the same spot. today i shot him. done.

canon rebel, with 50mm f/1.4 aboard. 1/30th sec, f/2.8, iso 1600. in post, noise reduction (fred miranda's isox pro).

enjoy (jamming as much in five minutes as you can) photography,

-- andy

http://www.moonriverphotography.com -- galleries

Ray Chen · Apr 12, 2004

The blurred surrounding from motion further separates the couple. My eyes are drawn right to them instantly.

--
Ray Chen

It's not about the equipment, but even the best photographer can't make a white wall interesting with a pinhole camera.

Doug Kerr · Apr 12, 2004

Hankster65 · Apr 12, 2004

Andy,

Three things strike me when I look at your images...

1. You have a tremendously talented "eye" for getting everything just right. What's photogenic, what's the proper perspective, what to include, what to exclude, and on and on.

2. Your post processing is absolutely right on in every respect.

3. You have a love and understanding of NYC that shines through in your images.

And let me add a fourth....your shots are absolutely FABULOUS!

Well, I guess you get the idea...I like them a lot.

--

The Hankster

http://www.pbase.com/hankster65/galleries

jaadwa · Apr 12, 2004

Andy Williams said:
you never know what you'll find in the five minute walk through
nyc's grand central terminal. that's what i love about candid and
street photography ... you can do it all day or you can do it in
five minutes, like i did tonight on the way home from the city.
by the way, the may 2004 issue of popular photography has a really
good article on street photography - makes for good reading.

they just got engaged - and they were getting a few shots taken in
gct. i watched, shot off a few frames, and then everybody in the
terminal applauded... it was a grand thing to be part of, and shows
the true spirit of new yorkers. we really do stop and appreciate
the little, and big, things in life....

canon rebel, with 50mm f/1.4 aboard. 1/30th sec, f/2.8, iso 1600.
in post, noise reduction (fred miranda's isox pro).

not everybody applauded ;-) ... this fellow didn't look up from
his book during the whole time. i've watched him for weeks now, he
reads here most every afternoon, usually the same spot. today i
shot him. done.

canon rebel, with 50mm f/1.4 aboard. 1/30th sec, f/2.8, iso 1600.
in post, noise reduction (fred miranda's isox pro).

enjoy (jamming as much in five minutes as you can) photography,

-- andy

http://www.moonriverphotography.com -- galleries

You always have a human side that one is pulled to. Excellent!!!!

----Daniel----
http://www.pbase.com/jaadwa

Eric Lamont · Apr 12, 2004

I caught this thread over in STF (I get around a bit...) and I gotta say, while the B&W version of the first shot is awesome, the color one is even better! I just love it. Did you say anything to the couple? I know they would love to see it, and probably even throw some greenbacks your way for a decent sized print of it.

Good stuff as always.

Eric

Andy Williams said:
you never know what you'll find in the five minute walk through
nyc's grand central terminal. that's what i love about candid and
street photography ... you can do it all day or you can do it in
five minutes, like i did tonight on the way home from the city.
by the way, the may 2004 issue of popular photography has a really
good article on street photography - makes for good reading.

they just got engaged - and they were getting a few shots taken in
gct. i watched, shot off a few frames, and then everybody in the
terminal applauded... it was a grand thing to be part of, and shows
the true spirit of new yorkers. we really do stop and appreciate
the little, and big, things in life....

canon rebel, with 50mm f/1.4 aboard. 1/30th sec, f/2.8, iso 1600.
in post, noise reduction (fred miranda's isox pro).

not everybody applauded ;-) ... this fellow didn't look up from
his book during the whole time. i've watched him for weeks now, he
reads here most every afternoon, usually the same spot. today i
shot him. done.

canon rebel, with 50mm f/1.4 aboard. 1/30th sec, f/2.8, iso 1600.
in post, noise reduction (fred miranda's isox pro).

enjoy (jamming as much in five minutes as you can) photography,

-- andy

http://www.moonriverphotography.com -- galleries

--
Eric Lamont
http://www.pbase.com/elamont
http://www.pbase.com/ericlamont (formal portfolio for now...)

'Above all, it's hard learning to live with vivid mental images of scenes I cared for and failed to photograph' - Sam Abell

Olga Johnson · Apr 12, 2004

Andy,

They are some lucky folks especially if you got their names and gave them yours.

One of your absolute best, IMHO, captures (not that you ever have any bad ones.)

The older guy reading the book is a very interesting tidbit. Only someone who hangs around GC would know his habit.

Hard to believe that someone is able to concentrate on a book with all the action that's going on around him. Great shot!

Olga

Delirous · Apr 12, 2004

Andy Williams said:
you never know what you'll find in the five minute walk through
nyc's grand central terminal. that's what i love about candid and
street photography ... you can do it all day or you can do it in
five minutes, like i did tonight on the way home from the city.
by the way, the may 2004 issue of popular photography has a really
good article on street photography - makes for good reading.

they just got engaged - and they were getting a few shots taken in
gct. i watched, shot off a few frames, and then everybody in the
terminal applauded... it was a grand thing to be part of, and shows
the true spirit of new yorkers. we really do stop and appreciate
the little, and big, things in life....

canon rebel, with 50mm f/1.4 aboard. 1/30th sec, f/2.8, iso 1600.
in post, noise reduction (fred miranda's isox pro).

not everybody applauded ;-) ... this fellow didn't look up from
his book during the whole time. i've watched him for weeks now, he
reads here most every afternoon, usually the same spot. today i
shot him. done.

canon rebel, with 50mm f/1.4 aboard. 1/30th sec, f/2.8, iso 1600.
in post, noise reduction (fred miranda's isox pro).

enjoy (jamming as much in five minutes as you can) photography,

-- andy

http://www.moonriverphotography.com -- galleries

Awesome shot! and that article in pop photo mag was pretty good. Makes me want to do some street photography.

fobturbo · Apr 12, 2004

I gotta agree w/all 4 points with the 1st picture. AWESOME shot.

Hankster65 said:
Andy,

Three things strike me when I look at your images...

1. You have a tremendously talented "eye" for getting everything
just right. What's photogenic, what's the proper perspective, what
to include, what to exclude, and on and on.

2. Your post processing is absolutely right on in every respect.

3. You have a love and understanding of NYC that shines through in
your images.

And let me add a fourth....your shots are absolutely FABULOUS!

Well, I guess you get the idea...I like them a lot.

--

The Hankster

http://www.pbase.com/hankster65/galleries

waterwagen23 · Apr 12, 2004

Hankster65 said:
Andy,

Three things strike me when I look at your images...

1. You have a tremendously talented "eye" for getting everything
just right. What's photogenic, what's the proper perspective, what
to include, what to exclude, and on and on.

2. Your post processing is absolutely right on in every respect.

3. You have a love and understanding of NYC that shines through in
your images.

And let me add a fourth....your shots are absolutely FABULOUS!

Well, I guess you get the idea...I like them a lot.

--

The Hankster

http://www.pbase.com/hankster65/galleries

--
http://www.vwvortex.com

Trogdooooooooooooooor! Burninating the countryside!

LeeBase · Apr 12, 2004

I asked my wife to be to marry me near the Buckingham Fountain in Chicago. It just happened that a guy with a poloroid was there to take our pict and sell it to us.

It is truly priceless. Even without the wonderful quality of yours

To us anyway! Sure hope you have a way to give them (sell them) that pict.

Lee

Andy Williams said:
you never know what you'll find in the five minute walk through
nyc's grand central terminal. that's what i love about candid and
street photography ... you can do it all day or you can do it in
five minutes, like i did tonight on the way home from the city.
by the way, the may 2004 issue of popular photography has a really
good article on street photography - makes for good reading.

they just got engaged - and they were getting a few shots taken in
gct. i watched, shot off a few frames, and then everybody in the
terminal applauded... it was a grand thing to be part of, and shows
the true spirit of new yorkers. we really do stop and appreciate
the little, and big, things in life....

canon rebel, with 50mm f/1.4 aboard. 1/30th sec, f/2.8, iso 1600.
in post, noise reduction (fred miranda's isox pro).

not everybody applauded ;-) ... this fellow didn't look up from
his book during the whole time. i've watched him for weeks now, he
reads here most every afternoon, usually the same spot. today i
shot him. done.

canon rebel, with 50mm f/1.4 aboard. 1/30th sec, f/2.8, iso 1600.
in post, noise reduction (fred miranda's isox pro).

enjoy (jamming as much in five minutes as you can) photography,

-- andy

http://www.moonriverphotography.com -- galleries

Ephsns611 · Apr 12, 2004

and looks almost identical to a photograph I have from my Grandma and Grandpa when they were married. The angle and style of clothing along with the black and white post processing are beautifully emotional.

It exudes a feeling of reverence and love.

Great job!

Pam

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PBase supporter. Checkout my small, but growing gallery of photo's at http://www.pbase.com/photosbypj

JWP · Apr 12, 2004

like them both a lot. I was wondering how the B/W version would look with just the flowers in color. hmm. But anyway you just keep supplyin' us with inspiration! John

Andy Williams said:
you never know what you'll find in the five minute walk through
nyc's grand central terminal. that's what i love about candid and
street photography ... you can do it all day or you can do it in
five minutes, like i did tonight on the way home from the city.
by the way, the may 2004 issue of popular photography has a really
good article on street photography - makes for good reading.

they just got engaged - and they were getting a few shots taken in
gct. i watched, shot off a few frames, and then everybody in the
terminal applauded... it was a grand thing to be part of, and shows
the true spirit of new yorkers. we really do stop and appreciate
the little, and big, things in life....

canon rebel, with 50mm f/1.4 aboard. 1/30th sec, f/2.8, iso 1600.
in post, noise reduction (fred miranda's isox pro).

Andy Williams said:
not everybody applauded ;-) ... this fellow didn't look up from
his book during the whole time. i've watched him for weeks now, he
reads here most every afternoon, usually the same spot. today i
shot him. done.

canon rebel, with 50mm f/1.4 aboard. 1/30th sec, f/2.8, iso 1600.
in post, noise reduction (fred miranda's isox pro).

Andy Williams said:
enjoy (jamming as much in five minutes as you can) photography,

-- andy

http://www.moonriverphotography.com -- galleries

--
JWP

Carlos Andre · Apr 12, 2004

Thank you so much for sharing that with us. I really enjoy when someone post such wonderful photos with a story behind it. The image and background (story) actually brought a tear to my eye...Maybe I'm just really sensitive! Either way, great shot and thanks again.

--
Carlos Andre

http://www.photo.net/photodb/member-photos?include=all&user_id=587641

revdave · Apr 12, 2004

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cleaf · Apr 12, 2004

Looks like it was ripped from the pages of LIFE in the 40's.
Always a pleasure to see your work Andy.

Karen

Andy Williams · Apr 13, 2004

thanks, ray, very much ;-)

andy

Ray Chen said:
The blurred surrounding from motion further separates the couple.
My eyes are drawn right to them instantly.

--
Ray Chen

It's not about the equipment, but even the best photographer can't
make a white wall interesting with a pinhole camera.

--
-- andy

http://www.moonriverphotography.com -- galleries

antidote · Apr 13, 2004

well done andy. yours shots inspire me to do better.

the first picture has a early 19th century look to it (B&W with the couple clothing).

radamo107971 · Apr 13, 2004

I agree with Karen. This looks like it was cut out of Life magazine in the 40's. What a beautiful capture. The composition and the "feel" of this image are just perfect.
Thanks for sharing.
RA

cleaf said:
Looks like it was ripped from the pages of LIFE in the 40's.
Always a pleasure to see your work Andy.

Karen

--
http://www.pbase.com/radamo/faves

moe · Apr 13, 2004

I've been in this forum , for a quit a while now and let me tell you this , I've ever seen any shot like your b&w one , it is just amazing shot,
well done dude

they just got engaged

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