Last year, +Scott Wyden Kivowitz and I met up in NYC and spent the day shooting random areas of the city. The shot below was taken at Chelsea Pier. The day started right off with a comedy of errors that ranged from forgotten cables, broken tripod legs, and the general harassment that comes along with being a photographer.
Still, that didn't stop us. And why should it? One critical component of being a successful photographer is how well you can adapt to unforeseen and inclement circumstances. Not everything goes according to plan and despite being a bit tongue-in-cheek, it is really important that you know how to work calmly and productively around calamity.
In general, so many of us focus on learning how to use our gear in happy day scenarios but we don't necessarily conduct our own fire drills. The real way to test your mettle as a photographer is not based on how you perform in perfect situations, but rather on how you perform on the hectic ones.
Not only will you learn just how strong of a photographer you are based on how you perform in these situations, but you'll also get a much clearer picture of your overall character. It's very interesting and should be considered by all of us.
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Where was my visit?? :(
Love your title, and the pic too! :)
+Joel Meisels Trust me, my friend. I was no picnic to be around. :)
Great post!
That's MY call to make, not yours LOL
Woah!
Nice shot, I am surprised the pyles are still there and nothing has been done with the area. I worked near there for years.
What a collection! Thank you.
the + was for the text and the pictures
What a fun day and a fantastic shot! Nicely written as well dude!
That is the straight dope. So true. Difficult situations are what separate the mice from the men.
it's amazing.
I completely agree. In both my personal and professional photography I find that I need to deal with changing circumstances that aren't always under my control. A good photographer will make a good photo regardless.
excellent.
Perseverance always pays off. Well done Brian.
Nice contrast
This series did not dissapoint, very nice compilation of images. Great work!
very amazing. please check out my photo page! http://www.facebook.com/juliadphotography
Amazing, I am one of your fans Brian.
I would be in heaven with that many pilings. And b&w works brilliantly with this scene!
Solid shot man – interesting area to photograph, and well done on the B&W conversion.
Nice thoughts and pic Bri.
Nice !
Congratulations, +Brian Matiash 27 awesome TOP photos published by G+ photographers!
+Javier Esvall Thanks for that but what are you referring to, just out of curiosity?
Good shot, good treatment. Here is your chosen photo. http://www.photoextract.com/plus-extract/2011/10/11