‘Misanthropes Reunited’
‘Misanthropes Reunited’
So I just had to return to this location tonight to make the most of the reflections in those elusive pools of water that are not there too often. I’m there about 30mins shooting test shots, getting the focusing right, the framing and trying out some lighting effects. When my head torch is off - which is most of the time- it’s dark down there under the dual carriageway (video later).
Suddenly I get a start as a bulky silhouette lumbers down the embankment next to my location: a man with a small rucksack registers in my peripheral vision. I freeze. I stare hard at the figure. Where did he come from? Why is he here? What will he do? For a fraction of a second he pauses there and he could continue either way: left towards my position in the shadows, or right away from me to pass under the motorway. I hold my breath. He turns to the right, away from me and I remain stock still as I watch his shadow recede further away under the motorway. I stayed on another half hour but was not as relaxed as beforehand. Seldom do I meet people in these unusual locations but whenever I do it’s invariably memorable!
‘Misanthropes Reunited’
‘Misanthropes Reunited’
So I just had to return to this location tonight to make the most of the reflections in those elusive pools of water that are not there too often. I’m there about 30mins shooting test shots, getting the focusing right, the framing and trying out some lighting effects. When my head torch is off - which is most of the time- it’s dark down there under the dual carriageway (video later).
Suddenly I get a start as a bulky silhouette lumbers down the embankment next to my location: a man with a small rucksack registers in my peripheral vision. I freeze. I stare hard at the figure. Where did he come from? Why is he here? What will he do? For a fraction of a second he pauses there and he could continue either way: left towards my position in the shadows, or right away from me to pass under the motorway. I hold my breath. He turns to the right, away from me and I remain stock still as I watch his shadow recede further away under the motorway. I stayed on another half hour but was not as relaxed as beforehand. Seldom do I meet people in these unusual locations but whenever I do it’s invariably memorable!