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He casts a long shadow...


He casts a long shadow...
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Copyright: Paul Jenkin (rushfan2112) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 702 W: 58 N: 821] (2957)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2007-11-09
Categories: Decisive Moment
Camera: Leica M6, Voigtlander 28mm/f1.9 Ultron, Kodak T-Max 400
Exposure: f/11, 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): treasure chest [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-11-25 1:34
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[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Another shot from the first experiments with my M6. I took Friday as holiday a couple of weeks ago and decided to go into London to see some of the tourist sites I never get to see because I commute / work there.

Anyway, this was about 08:30, maybe 08:45 and the sun was just starting to peep over the tops of the buildings adjacent to St Paul's Cathedral in Westminster.

I spotted the light on the cobblestones outside the west transcept and saw a couple of shadows flash across and thought they might make a good shot.

As the camera I was using is a manual only, film camera, I had to decide what aperture / shutter speed to use. I wanted to get everything sharp - so f8 or smaller would be necessary with the 28mm according to the lines on the lens.

I took a reading off the back of my hand (a great makeshift grey card if you ever need one) and I settled on 1/125 at f11.

To be fairly sure of getting the shadow in the right place, I took two shots - fairly comfortable that I could get a result, even if the guesstimated metering was a stop or two out. Film allows you that much luxury.

It's been scanned to a 2Mb JPEG using an Epson 4990 and converted in CS3. Slight work on some lens flare and some work on getting detail into some of the darker shadows. Then 'smart sharpen' to finish.

Hope you like it.
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Hello Paul..long time...Interesting the way you have worked out the configuration on a manual machine..quite inspiring as the finish is always unknown..keeps one waiting...good job witht this one..

An impressive play of light and shadow..till the lower tip of the shot..well done

Cheers
Sayeed

you can never fail with this camera can you? the Black and white adds personality and the sharpness on the shadows near his legs came out well too!

Great work Paul !

The result of your work is very impressive. A subject at the right place, a composition perfectly managed with the large amount of space needed for the shadow, and a camera perfectly controlled for an overall result that lets me think about pictures of great photographers of the early 20th century.

Very well done !

this is really cool paul... dont know why but he looks like james dean to me.. amazing light and shadow play, and fine details on the cobble stones... very moody shot, congrats...

cheers

korkut

Ciao Paul,
very interesting scene with a superb long shadow. Great B&W image and nice vertical format.
Anna

Hi Paul, very nice image!
i like a lot the use of the pavement..the texture is well taken
and the shadow well captured too..
very good!i like this type of image
ciao!
Valeria

Hi Paul. Beautifully composed in B/W. The long and soft shadow even with the slightly raised left foot came off so nicely. A good POV as well. Regards.
Partha

Paul,

Beautiful shot. Impressive manual work... maybe one day i'll be able to work a manual :)..

-jon

Yes! Compliments...You know what I think:-), was waiting for it.

Full of atmosphere, the cobblestones are gorgeous, the light too, great composition in curves, the long shadow...well done Paul, I love this.

Good old film...and camera...
Thank you also for the very interesting note.

Take care
TFS
Michèle

Paul, this is definitely one of your best. I like it so much. The curved cobble stone pavement, the elongated shadow, the spotlight cast upon him, the stairs in the bg and finally your super lean vertical cadrage are all amazing. I also love this aged, jaded James Dean with his outdated hairstyle and the defeated look in his posture. Great photo! I'm adding it to my "wish I had taken it" theme.
Love,
Fuusn

Hello Paul,
Interesting game with the long shadow...the low sun of winter i ideal for that...good timing on his step,lovely texture of the shining cobblestone,
well done,
vincent

salut Paul très jolie image en noir et blanc bon cadrage et beaucoup de détail fin amitié harold

It is a long shadow. You've captured a scene with spectacular lighting here. I like your cropping.

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  • Brian Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 243 W: 12 N: 149] (1171)
  • [2007-11-25 16:13]
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Hey Paul,
Awesome work man.. I'm guessing this is commute photo on your way into work. Perfect timing. You got the guy's shadow nearly touching your toes. I like how you took note of everything you did using your M6. It helps me out.

Take care,
Brian

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  • elmec Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1724 W: 63 N: 774] (12184)
  • [2007-11-26 5:57]
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Hello Paul!
Great scene You catch!
I like the shadow on the old stones!
The light looks very nice in silver tones!
Best regards!

hi paul,
i see a james dean look in this gentleman, the way he carries the walk with both hands kept inside the pockets. if he were smoking, james dean, this is!
the light that illuminates the casted shadow is what i admire most in this compo, you so well captured "naturally".
bendict

Really love this one, right place, right time.

Hello Paul,
the long shadow and the cobblestone are very cool...even moody with the man with the hand in his pockets.
The curve in the stones i a delight as well. Did you find your spot and waited until someone passed by? Or was it really a luck: you saw the light, you saw the stones, you saw the man, oh my god, click!!
Cropping to keep only the shadow is really not an option here in my opinion. I like seeing the shadow getting "borned" at the feet of the man and following it all the way down. I also like the attitude of the man too much.
Very very good,
Marc

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