Nikon D7000 w/ 50mm f1.8 lens, 1/1600sec, f1.8, ISO400. © Andy Marfia 2011 All Rights Reserved.
The photo above was taken during a visit to the Occupy Chicago protests on Sunday, October 16th. I was down in the loop for Open House Chicago, and made a detour to take these photographs. It was a fairly sparse crowd on this particular afternoon, with no more than 75-- highly enthusiastic-- people holding signs and congregating at Jackson and Lasalle. I like this photo because it's both a portrait and a candid-- the man with the sign noticed me and was smiling for the camera, where as the "security" guy seems to be looking off at who knows what.
I don't intend this post to be a discussion of the merits of Occupy Chicago or the Occupy movement at large. There are other places for that. This is a photography blog, and my job as a photographer is to document interesting things happening in my city. This certainly qualifies. That said, I support everyone's right to peacefully protest their government, regardless of ideology. I believe the ability to do so is the cornerstone of a functioning democracy.
A couple of additional photos:
Nikon D7000 w/ 50mm f1.8 lens, 1/1600sec, f1.8, ISO400. © Andy Marfia 2011 All Rights Reserved.
Nikon D7000 w/ 50mm f1.8 lens, 1/3200sec, f1.8, ISO400. © Andy Marfia 2011 All Rights Reserved.
1 comment:
Excellent shots. My favorite is the last one. I can see why you left that in color- b&w would not have done her hair justice.
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