Very nice shots, Bob. I like the one where the blond model spotted you.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Bob Whitmire" <bwhitmire@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2013 12:14 PM
Subject: [OM] More from NYC
> Okay, probably the last of the New York City shots from the first of this
> month (June).
>
> You can go here and get the whole TOPE gallery, new shots and old.
>
> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=5736
>
> Or, links to just the new, with a little narrative to accompany.
>
> Encountered this family early morning, Sunday, June 2. Pay no attention to
> the time and date in the exif. I screw up during setup, Since been
> rectified, I hope. The dog seemed unconcerned about photographers, which
> is a good thing, because I was probably just a little short of a mouthful
> for him. The little girl is just, well, too cute.
>
> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=6580
>
> It became apparent while we were there that at tourist spots at least,
> even native New Yorkers were not shy about asking strangers to take their
> pictures. And, of course, predatory photographers like to take pictures of
> people taking pictures.
>
> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=6610
>
> I believe he was asking her, but I'm not sure. In the immediate aftermath
> of this moment, he turned toward me and started walking, and she turned
> back to her phone. Neither looked or headed in the direction they had just
> been pointing.
>
> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=6616
>
> Another in the two-shot Point series. This was shot on The Highline, and
> the gentleman was pointing to something off the park.
>
> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=6622
>
> What's a trip to NYC without trying a few architecture shots? This one
> went HDR, which I know isn't everyone's cuppa, but I rather like it. Tanks
> atop buildings are frequently the subject of New York art.
>
> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=6613
>
> More of a traditional architecture shot. I'm partial to the colors in this
> one. And the placement of the moon, which I had nothing to do with.
>
> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=6619
>
> Señorita Alert!
>
> This woman seemed worried about how to frame her shot.
>
> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=6589
>
> Ah! Got it!
>
> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=6592
>
> Professional shoot right around the corner from our brownstone. Lots of
> gear. Three rental vans, portable generator, lights, cameras and people.
> At first I thought it was a gaggle of rubber-neckers, but soon discovered
> it was the crew. New Yorkers don't rubber neck this sort of thing. Never
> did get angles I liked, but no one tried to stop me from taking pictures.
> The models aren't particularly young, which leads me to believe this shoot
> was intended for an upscale lifestyle publication of some sort.
>
> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=6598
>
> I particularly like this one because while the blond saw me, the brunette
> is having one of those unguarded moments.
>
> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=6601
>
> My personal favorite view while on The Highline. It was all I could do to
> keep from stalking this woman. Well, if you were to see my outtakes, you
> might come to the conclusion that I _did_ stalk her.
>
> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=6583
>
> No clear view here. But senoritas nevertheless.
>
> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=6607
>
> Very hot that day up on The Highline. Then we noticed it was late enough
> all the food vendors were closed. Except for the gelato cart. There we
> found the prettiest smile in New York. Okay, she got a little
> self-conscious when the camera came up. I had to go all special effects on
> this one because it was so noisy. I had deployed the flash, but it
> wouldn't fire. Didn't figure out until later that the brim of my baseball
> cap was depressing it just enough to keep it from firing. So this image
> has come up a _long, long_ way out of darkness.
>
> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=6625
>
> Went back the next day, in better light, and captured her along with her
> comrade. Alas, I didn't get the smile.
>
> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=6595
>
> That's all, folks!
>
> C&C always.
>
> --Bob Whitmire
> Registered Neanderthal
>
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