29 March 2020. '2-Metres'
It is with some trepidation we decided to go into town to complete some food shopping this morning. It is curious how the thought of food shopping is not appealing at the best of times, but more so now ;( - but it's a must-do.
We were going to get food via the tandem bike but realised we could not carry it all. So succumbed to driving the van in. Lack of traffic provided an added atmosphere of eerieness. Arriving at the supermarket, which we had avoided to this point, only Jo could go in while I waited in the van. What struck me as people walked past, was how anxious and scared they looked. It hit me how sad and what a massive effect this is going to have on communities, individuals and many groups.
It also struck me that if you have the ability to have space you are privileged. I considered all the people I have seen in countries like India and Africa in my travels and how thousands of people do not have the ability to have a 2-metre space. It will be devastating to their lively hoods, income, families, and survival.
So my message to everyone that has a 2-metre privilege, a roof over your head, food on the table - be grateful every day! Make a list of what you are grateful for daily and tell a loved one or friend. Remember to put a smile on the dial - like my beautiful wife - as what we know may not last and every day you have what you want is a blessing.
Cover Image
Canon EOS R, f/20, 1/800sec, ISO-200, 200mm (70-200, f/2.8) hand-held.
Thank you to all those who continue to work and provide essential services. No matter what you do like this chap we applaud what you do. Thank you so much! :)
29 March 2020. '2-Metres' - 'Shopping'
Canon EOS R, f/7.1, 1/160sec, ISO-200, 20mm.
Transferring items from the trolly to the crates I realised the light was good and to this was the start of many moments in the way we will do things now. I love this lens - its become one of my favorites (Sigma 20mm, f/1.2). The wide-angle prime gives me a wonderful perspective and I use it in many tight situations. A prime lens is often crisper given the fewer lens elements. Once again it was a moment in time I had to be quick to capture, and at the same time wait for the moment I wanted. Luckily the action repeated a few times allowing me to select the best time to shoot the camera.
29 March 2020. '2-Metres' - 'Put a Smile on the Dial'
Canon EOS R, f/2.8, 1/500sec, ISO-200, 200mm (70-200, f/2.8) hand-held.
Jo had just returned from putting the trolley away and saw me with the camera. This moment I could not have asked for or created. I had all of 3sec to pull it off. She was looking back through the window and I quickly focused and shot. I like the softness the glass provided and the blur on her hand, and of course her stunning nutty smile.
Andy`s Photography Tip: ‘Street Photography’
Rule #1: Always photograph people that will produce an image showing them in the best way and is not degrading to them.
Rule #2: Tell a story, show emotion, link it to what you want to portray.
Rule #3: I choose camera settings either shutter priority (TV) - no less than 1/200sec, or aperture priority f/5.6 depending on what Depth of Field (DOF) I want to create.
Rule #4: Be prepared for rejection, don't photograph in private premises ie malls, inside shops, and be prepared to show people your images and if they want it deleted do so - honour their mana.
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Andy Thompson