KM-25 Posted June 3, 2009 Share #1 Posted June 3, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) On May 20th I was in Times square shooting Kodachrome. The light was great, then I had the chance of running into Magnum photographer Bruce Gilden doing his thing: Bruce Gilden I even put on a 28 and SF-20 flash and tried my hand at his technique, it was fun but a little unnerving soon after I started. Gilden was using what he would normally use, a 283 or other flash, MP with a 21 and finder, I assume he was shooting Tri-X. Here is a shot I made of him using my M3, 50 Lux / asph at F/2, Kodachrome 25: 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/86863-portrait-of-a-fellow-leica-film-shooter/?do=findComment&comment=919767'>More sharing options...
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maurometallo Posted June 3, 2009 Share #2 Posted June 3, 2009 A very good portrait. Some of his photos are quite remarkable, but the way they are taken is just beyond me... His arrogance is unbelievable! I think that in Toronto he would be arrested after only a couple of hours... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rphenning Posted June 3, 2009 Share #3 Posted June 3, 2009 that is a really good portrait of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darkstar2004 Posted June 3, 2009 Share #4 Posted June 3, 2009 I love his images but hate his methods. Your portrait of him is outstanding. Excellent work!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM-25 Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted June 3, 2009 Here is a shot of him more like how he would do it: Ka-Boom! And then there is an image of a marine "Gilden" style... I know his style is rough, but it is not so sneaky...? You have no doubt that you just had your photo taken, LOL! Either way, it was a fun addition my project, my best images from Times Square were far from these though.. 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/86863-portrait-of-a-fellow-leica-film-shooter/?do=findComment&comment=919803'>More sharing options...
Guest maddoc2003jp Posted June 3, 2009 Share #6 Posted June 3, 2009 The first one is great ! (except for that pink shirt .... ) and I like the amazed face expression of the guy in the background in the second shot, too ! Compared to Bruce Gilden's shots yours show some motion blur, is it due to the different focal length or shutter speed ? Cheers, Gabor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhulbert Posted June 3, 2009 Share #7 Posted June 3, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have no problem with his technique. Arguably more "honest" than a sneaky hip shot or unseen telephoto shot. And he's funny (click "play essay" after it loads). Bruce Has a Ball | Magnum In Motion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM-25 Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share #8 Posted June 3, 2009 Compared to Bruce Gilden's shots yours show some motion blur, is it due to the different focal length or shutter speed ? He is shooting Tri-X with the flash as the main source, I am filling Kodachrome 64. Times Square feels like a blur to me, that is why I allowed the ambient to go a little jello in my shots. Natural light is more my style, it bounces around New York like a giant studio: 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/86863-portrait-of-a-fellow-leica-film-shooter/?do=findComment&comment=919838'>More sharing options...
rubenkok Posted June 3, 2009 Share #9 Posted June 3, 2009 Hi Daniel, Great story and excellent images. Like the shots '"Bruce Gilden " style. The white-shirt girls is for me the winner. Well done, thanks for sharing regards Ruben Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maddoc2003jp Posted June 3, 2009 Share #10 Posted June 3, 2009 Daniel, the last one I could imagine as a cover photo for Vogue or a similar magazine. Excellent photos ! NY really seems to be a large stage. Thanks for sharing ! Cheers, Gabor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted June 3, 2009 Share #11 Posted June 3, 2009 Daniel, Bruce is not really photogenic & his behavior is far from his personality. Love your shots in Kodachrome. The red shoes & the women putting on lip gloss are very fine captures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLV Posted June 3, 2009 Share #12 Posted June 3, 2009 Daniel, The red shoes and lipgloss pictures are winners.the lipgloss could be centerfold of any kind of glamour,fashion magazine! As a NYC addict, I feel sad beeing in south of France and not in the middle of this huge photo studio. All the best, Jean-Luc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloumum Posted June 3, 2009 Share #13 Posted June 3, 2009 Daniel All spectacular shots indeed.... I certainly like your style better than the "Gilden" style Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted June 3, 2009 Share #14 Posted June 3, 2009 Daniel - Interesting and excellent series. I agree with Ben. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted June 3, 2009 Share #15 Posted June 3, 2009 Your shots put his to shame, and you didn't even have to be a photo jerk to get them. I find his style assaultive and reprehensible. He literally ambushes his subjects and shows them no respect whatsoever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
proenca Posted June 3, 2009 Share #16 Posted June 3, 2009 Your shots are wonderfull : the red shoes and the gloss girl are fantastic. To be honest, his shots are from so-so to genious. But I would punch him and kick him. That is just rude. And the broklyn accent is utterly annoying. But I have to say, he has some nice pictures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonkirk Posted June 4, 2009 Share #17 Posted June 4, 2009 I like the 2d shot of Gilden, especially with the second figure in the background: & the double-image of the Marines with the face in focus. You learned quickly from him! His technique does make me uncomfortable, though: 'Mr. In-Your-Face." Kirk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEd Posted June 4, 2009 Share #18 Posted June 4, 2009 Great post! The critiques of Mr. Gilden's style is mum, he's his own man and technique, and that's it. To each his own. Great pictures. Thanks for sharing. Ed. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBA Posted June 4, 2009 Share #19 Posted June 4, 2009 Gilden strikes me as a typical brash New Yorker. Perhaps he chooses subjects who can't beat the crap out of him. I also do a great deal of street photography and always give my subjects the chance to refuse. Most don't and many even thank me for photographing them. Ambushing like Gilden does isn't very sporting, IMO. In any case, many of his photos are brilliant, and it's nice to see him using an MP, also my personal favorite. Dan, your Gilden-style portrait of Gilden really captures his essence. I must say, though, that I prefer your own style and your own photos, which are utterly gorgeous and inspiring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccis Posted June 4, 2009 Share #20 Posted June 4, 2009 The last one is the winner... Awesome! Quick question, I want to shoot some Kodachrome in a fancy Hamptons wedding I have coming up but don't know whether to use regular or professional... Is it all Marketing bs or should I really care? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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