Avatar Posted July 29, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 29, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I covered this Rally two weeks ago in Times Square. It was very peaceful and it was nice to hear how many people were thanking the police.I hadn't expected that. I made a slideshow with music and the link is here And as recently discussed at length in another thread, please do not make any political comments. Thanks for looking Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/231297-times-square-rally-in-support-of-israel/?do=findComment&comment=2639351'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 Hi Avatar, Take a look here Times Square: Rally in support of Israel . I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
colonel Posted July 29, 2014 Share #2 Posted July 29, 2014 you really got close and personal there very atmospheric! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted July 29, 2014 you really got close and personal therevery atmospheric! I have never taken pictures more up close and personal, as I intentionally walked through the crowd that was packed as tightly as sardines in a can. I walked through the crowd and got to the next block only to see this young Hasidic couple actually trying to go the other way while pushing a young child in a stroller (what is wrong with people?). I looked at them and told them I will escort them through the crowd, so I turned and went back gently pushing people out of the way (no one had a problem as it was a very calm mob.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted July 29, 2014 Share #4 Posted July 29, 2014 Lovley reportage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted July 29, 2014 Share #5 Posted July 29, 2014 Love the series and the up close and personal nature of them. Some very clever composition, as well. Vey well done! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted July 29, 2014 Share #6 Posted July 29, 2014 An excellent job of reportage in which you have captured many of the emotions from the rally. Great photography. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'acieL Posted July 30, 2014 Share #7 Posted July 30, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) reportage is well done and a wonderful b/w Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted July 30, 2014 Thank you for the comments. I was at this rally to cover it..all of it and to me covering it is really to get in more than one side..this rally was rather boring for that sort of thing.. I will post a few more tomorrow...and it might surprise some to see the dissenting parties. Hint: It's Times Square but it's not Spiderman or Captain America. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted July 30, 2014 ah, who needs sleep anyway! Here's some more...I didn't see any, not one group or person holding up any sign, zero expressing other sides and the NYPD will happily (and probably insist) that other protestors at events are across the street from one an other for obvious reasons. I point this out to make it clear I cover things to cover them not to make political commentary. I don't have a problem with those who do but I look more for irony rather than the obvious..I look for upside down signs and for things not necessarily expected. I don't go for all banners as to me that's boring and obvious and not what I do. In fact some might say this is good 'reportage' and maybe it is but I'm not trying to 'report; and my favorite images will make the viewer think and maybe have some fun seeing what might not be expected.. This shoot is not any great example of that but it was fun to attend. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/231297-times-square-rally-in-support-of-israel/?do=findComment&comment=2639725'>More sharing options...
MarkP Posted July 30, 2014 Share #10 Posted July 30, 2014 This is a great thread with excellent reportage photography. It is most amusing to see the orthodox ant-Zionist protesters holding their banners peacefully side by side with the others Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedi996sps Posted July 30, 2014 Share #11 Posted July 30, 2014 I covered this Rally two weeks ago in Times Square. It was very peaceful and it was nice to hear how many people were thanking the police.I hadn't expected that. I made a slideshow with music and the link is here And as recently discussed at length in another thread, please do not make any political comments. Thanks for looking Hi Avatar, I think the reportage works better in B&W.. I am going to another event in London this weekend and inspired by your close up and personal style, will have a go at doing similar.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted July 30, 2014 This is a great thread with excellent reportage photography. It is most amusing to see the orthodox ant-Zionist protesters holding their banners peacefully side by side with the others As Erl pointed out, the camera is the ultimate liar.. What this was specifically was literally 22 Hassids who like any other group in the US is allowed to protest and express their beliefs. The police have these things down to a science or it wouldn't be pretty. The Hasids got one corner and were protected. There were in my estimation 3000 supporters of the rally and 20 or so protesting and expressing their opinion that God was on their side. As can be seen in my slideshow, my intent was to capture this and hope to get one image if I am lucky that standing on it's own would be interesting in years to come, not due to political expression much in the way Garry Winnongrand did. IN fact exactly as Garry Winnogrand did. That's a lofty goal I easily admit but it's the standard that I have in my head as I am at these things. I am detached from my own belief system as I am shooting. The slideshow and choice of music was peaceful and a bit sad, I don't know what the words meant. I included a person dressed as a cartoon character, A handful of shopping bags that were ironic to see at this rally (funny to me), The "Repent" shot of someone holding up what I think is a bible. In variably I did include some placards as they were germane to put it all in context. What is missing but what I wanted was more diverse opinion exactly as another poster shot in his coverage of an event. I'd love to have had those exact shots mixed in and without a question or a doubt it would create a more interesting story. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted July 30, 2014 Share #13 Posted July 30, 2014 As Erl pointed out, the camera is the ultimate liar.. What this was specifically was literally 22 Hassids who like any other group in the US is allowed to protest and express their beliefs. The police have these things down to a science or it wouldn't be pretty. The Hasids got one corner and were protected. There were in my estimation 3000 supporters of the rally and 20 or so protesting and expressing their opinion that God was on their side. As can be seen in my slideshow, my intent was to capture this and hope to get one image if I am lucky that standing on it's own would be interesting in years to come, not due to political expression much in the way Garry Winnongrand did. IN fact exactly as Garry Winnogrand did. That's a lofty goal I easily admit but it's the standard that I have in my head as I am at these things. I am detached from my own belief system as I am shooting. The slideshow and choice of music was peaceful and a bit sad, I don't know what the words meant. I included a person dressed as a cartoon character, A handful of shopping bags that were ironic to see at this rally (funny to me), The "Repent" shot of someone holding up what I think is a bible. In variably I did include some placards as they were germane to put it all in context. What is missing but what I wanted was more diverse opinion exactly as another poster shot in his coverage of an event. I'd love to have had those exact shots mixed in and without a question or a doubt it would create a more interesting story. I know lots of Hassids personally (or Charedi as they should be known) and these guys you have pictured are not even a minority of a minority. Perhaps people who don't know their community would tend to lump them all together because of the way they dress but there is as much variation as in more secular communities. This particular minority is extremely vocal though. I remember once attending a local Barnet council meeting in London. There was a proposal to pull down a school and make it into a lorry park. You can imagine that this was quite emotive right ! Actually the truth was that the school only had a few pupils left who were due to transfer to other schools in the area and it was an old decrepit school that wasn't needed any more. However the locals had been complaining of long distance lorries parking on residential roads and this was an attempt to "take them off the streets". Anyway, speaker after speaker got up to denounce the proposal. Only one Councillor rose to support it. Frankly I thought it was doomed. Then it came to the vote. It was 95% in favour of the proposal to demolish the school and build the lorry park. This taught me a very important lesson in life. Its rarely if ever the ones who make the most noise have the most opinion behind them ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share #14 Posted July 30, 2014 Great story! and thank you for sharing it. You are absolutely right...I didn't even think of making the distinction as to me that's a given. But yes they are a tiny minority to the extreme..but they are very graphic looking and do look wonderful in black and white. Also, I needed some counterpoint of the slideshow would be boring Thank you for pointing that out as I know them too and they are fine with me but of course they are because they are all at BH Photo! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted July 31, 2014 Share #15 Posted July 31, 2014 but they are very graphic looking and do look wonderful in black and white. which is exactly how they think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted August 1, 2014 Share #16 Posted August 1, 2014 Adam, you got close & personal. Some very strong images there, a reflection of you. One suggestion, put a space or two between the frames, that way we can have a chance to breath. Keep up the great work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'acieL Posted August 1, 2014 Share #17 Posted August 1, 2014 super good reportage in b/w Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share #18 Posted August 1, 2014 Adam, you got close & personal. Some very strong images there, a reflection of you. One suggestion, put a space or two between the frames, that way we can have a chance to breath. Keep up the great work. Well Adam and I both use Monochroms and 28mm lenses and I think we both a huge fans of GW who at least I know greatly influences my work. Not sure how to put spaces in between the images but I agree and will if I can next time! Thank you for the compliments guys.. While I understand that it's a compliment to call it reportage, that is really not my main or even vague intention ever really. I don't shoot to cover news or share opinions about the news as a first choice. I'm only there following GW's advice...if you want to shoot people, go where they are..and there is also the expectation of photography which does make it easier. (as well as plenty of cops. lol) I look and try to capture images that might be interesting, humorous, ironic and quirky..I usually fail in this attempts. When I edit the shots for the day, sometimes I might make a slideshow that conveys what I felt or what it felt like to be at the event. Not to cover the event as 'reportage' but I take compliments whenever I can get em! Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted August 2, 2014 Share #19 Posted August 2, 2014 Not sure how to put spaces in between the images but I agree and will if I can next time! Just press the return key half a dozen times or so until you have a comfortable space between photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 2, 2014 Share #20 Posted August 2, 2014 After you have pressed insert image in the paper clip pulldown. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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