Parallel
Composition sketch, showing foreground/background parallels and relative offset of the two walkers. |
As the title implies, this photo makes extensive use of both horizontal and vertical parallel lines. There is an implicit horizontal line where the foreground crosswalk would be (partially made explicit by the pattern of the churned snow) that pairs with the background crosswalk, with the two walkers at first- and third-quarter marks along their relative paths.
Falling and fallen snow adds texture to the shot, and the exaggerated grain from the push helps emphasize the visibility conditions on that day. This was taken during my morning commute, and I initially focused on the walker in the foreground, figuring his dark clothing would contrast well against the (admittedly rather New York-gray) snow. I was incredibly pleased to discover that a second person was crossing at the same time when I scanned the roll in, and put together with the numerous leading lines throughout the frame, they make for a winning moment.
As an aside, I do miss having a walking commute. At the time, I lived about a half hour away from my job by foot, bus, and train, and I typically walked whenever I could. It provided just the right amount of time to decompress before and after work, and I almost always ran into scenes of interest that I could try and capture with my camera. I used a BlackWidow Spider Holster at the time to carry my TX-1. This combination served me well for a long time, but failure to use a washer and tighten the carrying stud with a wrench led to an unfortunate drop in 2022 that damaged both my camera and 45mm f/4. Be extremely cautious when securing your gear!
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